As Halloween approaches, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) and the Office of Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) are collaborating to ensure that haunted houses across Illinois meet safety standards for visitors.
National Surgical Technologists Week is observed during the third week of September to recognize the professionals who play a key role in patient safety during surgeries.
Illinois State Senator Sue Rezin marked staff birthdays with public acknowledgments on September 8, 2025 and responded to reports of violence at Utah Valley University two days later.
Governor JB Pritzker has appointed Timothy Nugent and Tracy Buckley to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board (PRB), a move that has renewed criticism from Republican lawmakers over transparency and oversight.
In light of recent increases in electricity rates across Illinois, new legislation has been introduced by Senate Republicans to help families facing higher utility bills.