Rep. Stephens Recognizes Rosemont Florist for September Small Business Spotlight

Edward Marshall September 26, 2023 No Comments

On Wednesday, State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) spotlighted Rosemont Florist in his inaugural Small Business Spotlight for September 2023. This is a monthly small business spotlight to honor local businesses [...]

Illinois Fall Colors Trip Planner

Edward Marshall September 25, 2023 No Comments

With the beginning of fall this past weekend, here is the ultimate guide for fall colors in Illinois from Enjoy Illinois! Discover the best places to find stunning fall foliage [...]

Oktoberfests Near the 20th District

Edward Marshall September 21, 2023 No Comments

Beer? Check. Brats? Yep. Games and other antics? Illinois’ got you! Find these and more at Oktoberfest celebrations around Illinois. St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest, Chicago West Lakeview’s iconic church hosts a bash [...]

Rep. Stephens Hosts Inaugural Middle School Essay Contest: Legislative Civic Honorees 2023

Edward Marshall September 20, 2023 No Comments

This fall, State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) is hosting his inaugural 20th District Middle School Essay Contest. 20th District fifth through eighth graders are invited to submit essays to be considered for [...]

Illinois Gaming Update: Casino floor opens at Chicago’s historic Medinah Temple

Edward Marshall September 18, 2023 No Comments

After a tech rehearsal demonstrated readiness for full operations, Illinois casino regulators granted full operating licensure to the Bally’s gaming floor in Chicago’s River North. The doors opened on Saturday, [...]

History of soft drinks produced in Illinois

Edward Marshall September 15, 2023 No Comments

Whether you call it soda or pop, Illinois boasts a number of unique soft drinks. The most popular of those brands include Green River, RC Cola, Ski and Dog n [...]

Illinois uncontested epicenter of Malört fandom

Edward Marshall September 14, 2023 No Comments

Jeppson’s Malört, a bitter liqueur that has become a cultural icon in Chicago for the past decade, is the creation of Swedish immigrant Carl Jeppson. During Prohibition in the 1920s, [...]

The economic impact of Scott Air Force Base

Edward Marshall September 12, 2023 No Comments

Scott Air Force Base in St. Clair County is integral to the economic growth and development of southwestern Illinois and the St. Louis metro region. Scott AFB is the largest [...]

Illinois Manufacturers’ Association ‘Made in Illinois’ program keeps focus on what’s made here

Edward Marshall September 12, 2023 No Comments

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association hosts a yearly contest called ‘Makers Madness,’ which involves a bracket-style tournament in which the public decides what product earns that year’s title of The Coolest [...]

Never Forget: 9/11/12

Edward Marshall September 11, 2023 No Comments

As we remember the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and American heroism in Flight 93 today, it’s also important to remember the lives lost at the American [...]

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