Wreaths Across America Day remembers the fallen and honors those who have served in the United States military. Today, volunteers across America will lay wreaths on the headstones of those…

On December 15th, 1791, the United States of America ratified the Bill of Rights, which included the first 10 amendments in the U.S. Constitution. These amendments are the bedrock of…

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…

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

Today is International Anti-Corruption Day. Following the ComEd Four Trials and indictment of former House Speaker Michael Madigan, this day is more important than ever. Let’s honor this day by…

Hanukkah begins this evening at sundown. This important Jewish holiday lasts for eight days and eight nights. Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! To learn more about Hanukkah, click here.

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…

Thank you to everyone who supported and donated to our recent Gift Cards for the Troops Holiday Drive. The gift card donations that were received were used to purchase important…

While during Thanksgiving, we focused on the popular Planes, Trains, & Automobiles for being filmed in Illinois, a Christmas movie by John Hughes has also been filmed in the north…

For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, and Thanksgiving brings that out even more. Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires with more than three…