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In less than three years, the United States will commemorate its 250th birthday, or Semiquincentennial, celebration. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, with the nation’s 250th birthday…

As the holiday season begins to unfold, towns and communities across the state compete to put on the best holiday celebrations. Cities and towns fully embrace the Christmas season and…

Happy birthday to the U.S. National Guard! Established in 1636, the National Guard is the oldest military organization in the United States. Thank you to all of the men and women…

Carbon dioxide (CO2) pipelines are essential components of carbon capture and storage systems which are proposed to reduce atmospheric emissions of man-made CO2, which is a greenhouse gas. Approximately 5,000…

IMMIGRATION Thousands of migrants crowd into Chicago without shelter as winter approaches. No plans existed for the more than 25,000 migrants now in the Chicago area who do not have permanent…

We can lower the cost of living for ALL Illinoisans by reducing taxes in our state and providing much-needed relief for the families and job creators who call the Prairie…

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day honors the 2,403 Americans who were killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on this day in 1941. We will always remember those who were…

Living in Illinois means homeowners have to always be prepared for changes in the weather. The climate encapsulates all four seasons in Illinois, and staying ahead of the game can save…

“Grandparent Scams” are often carried out over the phone by people claiming to be a relative of the victim, usually a grandchild, who claims to be in trouble and in…