If you’re planning to carve a jack-o’-lantern for Halloween, sip a pumpkin spice latte, or bake a pie for your Thanksgiving table, chances are your pumpkin had its start right here in Illinois. Illinois continues to lead the nation in pumpkin production, and according to the USDA, farmers harvested a little over 485 million pounds of pumpkins in 2024. The
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting screening, education, and prevention around the second most common cancer among American women. On average, every two minutes, a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer. The National Breast Cancer Foundation reports that one in eight women will face a breast cancer diagnosis at some point
The 35 Senate District, that Senator Syverson represents will see significant transportation investments in 2026, thanks to projects that got included in the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Multi-Year road Program. Through 2031, over $300 million in funding has been set aside for construction projects in the 35 District. These improvements will make travel safer, strengthen local infrastructure, and support
On October 1, Democrats shut down the federal government after rejecting a bipartisan plan that would have kept it open. The decision has triggered uncertainty across the country and in Illinois as families, service members, seniors, and small businesses brace for the fallout. Republicans point out that a bipartisan solution had already passed the U.S. House with support from both
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