WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced $789,426 in federal grant funding for fire departments in Illinois’ 13th Congressional District. The funds will be awarded to the City of Wood River, Chatham Village, the City of Collinsville, the Mount Olive Fire Protection District, and the Girard Fire Protection District as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. “I’m thrilled
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, asked for unanimous consent (UC) for the Senate to pass his bipartisan STOP CSAM Act alongside the bill’s cosponsor U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO). “I come to the floor today to ask the Senate to pass the STOP CSAM Act, bipartisan legislation that would finally open the courthouse doors to survivors of child exploitation and their families. Too many parents
What if a holiday celebrated for over two millennia still holds lessons about resilience, identity, and community that resonate deeply in today’s world? Hanukkah, often known as the Festival of Lights, is more than a festive occasion marked by candles and dreidels; it is a profound cultural emblem that reflects the enduring spirit of a people and their history. The Historical Roots of Hanukkah Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during the second centur
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today participated in a bicameral spotlight forum entitled “Our Values at Stake: DHS Overreach and Violations of U.S. Citizen Rights.” The forum, convened by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA-42), provided a public platform for five U.S. citizens, including Dayanne Figueroa of Chicago, to share their story of being arbitraril
CHICAGO — Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 states, sent a letter to congressional leadership urging them to reject attempts to derail negotiations around the extension of tax credits that are part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by tying them to unlawful restrictions on state ACA insurance plans that would prohibit coverage of abortion. In the letter, the coalition argues that such a proposal would violate state sovereignty, conflict with existing state laws
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced the third official notice of funding opportunity through the Illinois National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, which will provide approximately $65.6 million for the construction of charging stations across the state. The latest opportunity builds on the first two rounds, which awarded funding for 62 charging stations along Illinois interstates to help meet Gov. JB Pritzker’s goal to have 1 million electric
CHICAGO — Attorney General Kwame Raoul won his lawsuit against the Trump administration over its unlawful order to freeze all federal permitting of wind energy projects. In May, Raoul and a coalition of attorneys general filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s decision to indefinitely halt all federal approvals necessary for the development of offshore and onshore wind energy projects pending federal review. Today, a federal judge in the United States District Cour
EDWARDSVILLE - State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) has been named a 2025 Prairie State Policy Champion by the Americans for Prosperity Illinois Chapter (AFP-IL), recognizing her leadership on lower taxes, educational freedoms, and policies that make Illinois a stronger, more prosperous state. “I am deeply honored to be named a Prairie State Policy Champion,” said Senator Harriss. “When I came to Springfield, lowering taxes was my top priority. To be recognized in
On This Day, Dec. 10, 2007 ...The surviving members of Led Zeppelin – Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones – reunited for their first concert together in 19…
Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads. The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined bill sponsors, officials, and community advocates in Chicago’s Little Village to sign HB 1312. This pivotal legislation enshrines protections for immigrant families in Illinois in the wake of the Trump Administration’s lawless and aggressive immigration enforcement actions. “With my signature today, we are protecting people and institutions that belong here in Illinois. Dropping your kid off at day care, going to the doctor,
CHICAGO – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding customers that the state’s winter weather rule is in effect from December 1 - March 31. The winter weather rule limits utilities from disconnecting eligible customers who use electric or gas as their primary source of home heating. “Illinois winters are known for frigid temperatures and frequent snowfall. The winter weather rule protects customers who might otherwise struggle to stay warm during the coldest month
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued an updated standing order which adds Illinois public libraries to the list of locations that are permitted to keep a supply of opioid overdose reversal agents on hand, and to allow trained staff to administer them in the event of a suspected overdose on their premises. The revised standing order will make it easier for libraries to comply with new provisions of the Illinois Local Library Act which will take effect
To determine which states are lacking in traffic safety and which are ahead of the curve, the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety releases an annual report that grades every state on how safe their traffic laws are.
December 10th has long stood as a day marked by profound global significance. Arguably the most impactful event commemorated on December 10th is the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize. Established by the will of Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Peace Prize has been presented annually on this date since 1901, honoring individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to world peace. This tradition not only celebrates remarkable achievements but also serves as a beacon of hope and
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