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Thursday, September 5, 2024
IDNR Stresses Importance of Wildfire Safety

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources urges Illinois residents to become more vigilant and educated on wildfire safety so that incidents of fires can be prevented. Read more from the…


Friday, August 30, 2024
High School Football Kicks Off This Weekend

This weekend kicks off the high school football season around Illinois. Did you know the origins of high school football in Illinois date back to the 1880s? The Caucus Blog…


Thursday, August 8, 2024
Illinois History: Dennis Williams

Dennis Williams was a talented artist and friend to many prominent Springfield and Illinois statewide figures in the late 1800’s. A lucky find in a North Carolina thrift shop recently…


Saturday, April 6, 2024
Morel Mushrooms in High Demand

Unlike many other species of fungi in Illinois, morels are a sensitive variety of mushrooms that grow only during the spring months and only under the right conditions, meaning they…


Friday, April 5, 2024
Be Prepared to Safely View Total Solar Eclipse

On Monday, April 8, Illinoisans will get to experience one of astronomy’s greatest marvels – a total solar eclipse. Before you enjoy the out-of-this-world spectacle, you’ll want to take a…


Thursday, January 25, 2024
Illinois a Key Hub for Hydrogen Energy Projects in Midwest

Illinois has received a $1 billion federal funding award from the U.S. Department of Energy for the Midwest Hydrogen Hub. Learn more from this Caucus Blog post: The Caucus Blog…