Happy National Coming Out Day, Illinois! You belong here just as you are—we are so glad you’re part of our community.

No one should live in fear of a loved one. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month and every month, Illinois is doing the work to make sure we’re protecting survivors and ending gender-based violence. Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline: 877-863-6338. Call or text 24/7.

Mike Ditka is, was and always will be a legend. Sending prayers to his family and the many Bears fans who loved him.

Today is Latina Equal Pay Day—or how far into the year Latina women have to work to earn what non-Hispanic, white men made last year. We need equal pay now.

Our agriculture community is being squeezed in every direction during their busiest time of the year. This provides diesel fuel relief while helping farmers struggling because of Trump’s affordability crisis.

Since becoming the first state to outlaw book bans in 2023, our message has stayed the same—hate has no home here. This Banned Book Week, remember that Illinois doesn't ban books—we read and celebrate them!

Three years since the October 7th attacks, we take time today to honor the lives lost and pray for everyone still living with the pain. Everyone deserves to live peacefully, safely, and without fear—in Illinois and across the world.

Now more than ever, we're making sure our infrastructure meets the needs of Illinoisans. With this extension, we’re continuing to connect Illinois with the world.

An economic driver and an opportunity for our ever-growing arts community to thrive—Hollywood River Studio has found an amazing home in Southern Illinois!

Illinois’ future is bright because of our educators! On World Teachers' Day, we thank everyone who helps make our kids the best they can be!

As we see prices rise—from groceries to fuel—we're looking out for you.

The Restore, Reinvest, and Renew program helps repair communities through investment. Centro San Bonifacio—a previous R3 grantee—just opened their community garden. A wonderful celebration during Hispanic Heritage Month!

DYK Illinois has more than 86,000 miles of rivers and streams? It’s World Rivers Day and as the Chair of the Rivers of Illinois Coordinating Council, I know that our beautiful waterways are one of many reasons to enjoy Illinois!

Real public safety means real second chances. The UIC and Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments forum on ending permanent punishments dug into the changes that make both possible. Thank you to JEO Director Yaacov Delaney and the legislators and panelists for sharing their insights!