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Monday, January 1, 2024
Happy New Year!

Happy New Year’s Day! Wishing everyone a healthy and happy 2024.


Sunday, December 31, 2023
New Year’s Eve

Happy New Year’s Eve! Wishing everyone a safe and happy night as we celebrate the beginning of the new year.


Saturday, December 30, 2023
Iroquois Theater Fire

On this day in 1903, the deadliest fire in the United States took place at the Iroquois theater in Chicago. This horrific event claimed the lives of over 600 people…


Friday, December 29, 2023
New Laws for 2024

Click here for a look at some of the 300+ new Illinois laws that will take effect in 2024.


Thursday, December 28, 2023
Pledge of Allegiance Day

Pledge of Allegiance Day commemorates the day that our pledge was adopted by Congress in 1945. First published in 1892, our pledge honors our nation’s values of freedom and liberty.


Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Back to Business Grants

The Illinois Back to Business New Business Grant Program will provide financial relief of up to $30,000 to businesses that started between 2020 and 2021 and faced hardship due to…


Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Happy Kwanzaa!

Today marks the first day of Kwanzaa. This is a multi-day holiday that runs through January 1st. Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate!


Monday, December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. Wishing you and your family a joyous day!


Sunday, December 24, 2023
Happy Christmas Eve!

Wishing all a warm and happy Christmas Eve filled with the beloved traditions that make this season bright.


Saturday, December 23, 2023
New Exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Museum

From Abraham Lincoln, to Michelle Obama, to Ronald Reagan, to Tina Turner, Illinois has seen it’s fair share of influential residents. You can learn about these famous Illinoisans and many…