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The month of October is designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and has been each year since 1989. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, one in three women and one in four men have experienced some form of physical or emotional violence by an intimate partner within their lifetime. Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the National Coalition Against

Archery deer hunting season has officially begun, and firearm season is just around the corner. Deer archery hunting season began Oct. 1 and will run through January. For Illinois residents, the application for a single deer archery either-sex permit is already closed. A combination deer archery permit or a single deer archery antlerless-only permit are still available for purchase over

As Senate Republicans continue to call attention to the rising cost of living and inflation, new data shows that for the first time since 2009, Illinois experienced a decline in personal income. According to revised data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Illinois was one of seven states to see personal income declines during the last year. This marks the first time

Illinois state lawmakers are set to return to Springfield Oct. 24 for the start of the General Assembly’s annual Fall Veto Session—a time designated to take up legislation vetoed by the Governor. State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) says Veto Session is scheduled for Oct. 24-26 and Nov. 7-9. Unlike last year, when the Governor vetoed only one bill, the

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois state lawmakers are set to return to Springfield Oct. 24 for the start of the General Assembly’s annual Fall Veto Session—a time designated to take up legislation vetoed by the Governor. Meanwhile, as Senate Republicans continue to call attention to the rising cost of living and inflation, new data shows that for the first time since 2009,