Paczki Day is a Polish tradition that takes place on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. This holiday is celebrated by eating paczki, which is a sugary pastry similar to a…

On February 12th, 1809, President Abraham Lincoln was born. President Lincoln had a profound effect on his home state of Illinois, and the entire nation, through his work to end…

The Family Farm Preservation Act is a step forward toward keeping family farms in families when facing Illinois’ burdensome death tax.  Read more here.

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association is awarding college scholarships throughout Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2024-25 academic year. Applications are due by March 15. Click here…

Happy National Pizza Day! How will you celebrate this holiday…will you grab a slice from your favorite local restaurant or make your own at home?

On this day in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America was founded in Washington D.C. by William D. Boyce of Ottawa, Illinois. Since then, this organization has grown exponentially and…

Black History Month is a time to recognize the history, culture, and achievements of African Americans. This month-long celebration has been observed since 1976. The 2024 theme for Black History…

On this day 113 years ago, President Ronald Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois. Happy birthday, President Reagan!

National Burn Awareness Week brings attention to the need for further burn awareness and prevention. This year’s theme is Flammable Liquids Burn, which acts as a reminder that flammable liquids,…

This year, I am hosting my fourth annual Valentines for Veterans program! Our veterans are a big part of our community, and these cards are one way for us to…