Advertisement
  • Chug A Lug Banner Advertisement

CATEGORY

Community

Governor Signs Law Expanding Poultry Processing Access for Illinois Farmers

“It gives small farmers the tools they need to succeed while respecting food safety and community traditions.” #farmers

Illinois Freedom Caucus Blasts Senate Energy Hearing on Rising Utility Bills

Lawmakers with the caucus blamed rising utility costs on state policies they say have reduced energy supply while demand continues to climb. #hearing

Letter to Editor: Clerk Monica Gordon

For decades, the Voting Rights Act has guided election authorities like the Cook County Clerk’s Office in our ongoing mission to protect and expand access to the ballot. #voting

Du Quoin State Fair Unveils Free Beer Tent Entertainment Lineup

Fair organizers have announced the full lineup of free live music set for the popular Beer Tent stage, offering fairgoers an array of afternoon, evening, and late-night entertainment from Aug. 22 through Sept. 1. #entertainment

Illinois Moves to Phase Out Toxic “Forever Chemicals” With New Law

Environmental groups praised the measure, calling it one of the strongest actions yet in Illinois to address the chemicals, which are nearly impossible to break down in the environment. #chemicals

Illinois State Fair Adds Cooling Centers, Free Water as Heat Index Climbs into Triple Digits

“Our goal is to make sure fairgoers can stay safe and comfortable while still enjoying everything the fair has to offer,” officials said in a statement. #temperature

Illinois Senate Schedules Hearing on Soaring Energy Costs

Members of the Illinois Freedom Caucus said the hearing is overdue, pointing to months of warnings about looming energy price spikes and grid reliability issues. #energy

Joyce Help New Law Gives Farmers More Tools to Manage Deer Populations

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 710 on Friday, a measure aimed at improving the state’s nuisance deer program and adjusting hunting tag rules. #deers

Du Quoin State Fair Announces Track Schedules

“Harness racing is a crowd favorite at the Du Quoin State Fair,” said Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II. #racing

Du Quoin State Fair Announces Twilight Parade Grand Marshal and Theme

Advertisement
  • Monica Gordon Cook County Clerk
  • Veteran's Memorial Park
Governor JB Pritzker announced that Dr. Glenn Poshard, former Southern Illinois University president and longtime public servant, will serve as Grand Marshal for the August 22 event, themed “Adventure Awaits!” #parade

Latest news