While traditional wisdom suggests that corn should be "knee-high by the 4th of July," advancements in farming techniques now allow corn to reach much greater heights by Independence Day.
Last week, the Illinois Secretary of State’s office announced the allocation of nearly $18 million in Public Library Per Capita Grants to 639 public libraries across Illinois.
As summer intensifies, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has shared guidance on avoiding sunburn, heat exhaustion, and water-related injuries.
Governor J.B. Pritzker recently traveled to Washington, D.C., where he defended Illinois' sanctuary state policies amid criticisms that these policies have incurred significant costs for the state's citizens.