The celebration takes place on Tuesday, April 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Reisch Pavilion on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Taft’s Mr. Ribeye, Food Baby, 17th Street Barbecue, Vose’s Korndogs and Hae’s Bakery & Coffee Shoppe will be selling food and drinks to preview the Illinois State Fair, which runs August 7 to 17. Attendees will have the opportunity to win two track tickets to every Grandstand concert at the 2025 fair.
This crisis can have lasting consequences on Illinois’ broader economy. Restaurants are facing instability and staffing shortages. Advocates call for lawmakers to take immediate action, including raising the minimum wage for tipped workers and eliminating taxes on tips.
A centerpiece of the month will be the 2025 Illinois Infectious Disease Conference in Champaign on April 15 and 16. These days will be dedicated to advancing our understanding of infectious diseases. Keynote speakers include Dr. Tania Bubb, the Senior Director of Infection Prevention & Control at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the 2024 President of Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology; Dr. Paul Offit, Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; and Dr. Brad Nieder, a physician who is nationally known as “The Healthy Humorist” and mixes ample doses of comedy with health-related edification.
CHICAGO, IL (Chambana Today) – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and this year’s […]
Governor JB Pritzker has declared March 31st as Transgender Day of Visibility in Illinois, marking the state’s commitment to protecting the rights of transgender individuals. This proclamation highlights the Illinois Human Rights Act, which safeguards transgender people from discrimination in areas such as employment, housing, healthcare, and education.
The 32 new troopers completed an 11-week program for certified police officers who graduated from an accredited law enforcement academy with at least two years experience employed as a full-time officer. The program included Cultural Diversity, Procedural Justice, Domestic Violence, Critical Incident Response, De-escalation Tactics, Firearms, First Responder Certification, Control and Arrest Tactics, Illinois Vehicle Code, Criminal Law, Motor Carrier Safety, Juvenile Law, and more.
“Illinois’ resilient workforce continues to make progress as unemployment rates fall,” said DCEO Director Kristin Richards. “The State of Illinois remains committed to providing the resources and opportunities necessary for both employers and job seekers to thrive in Illinois’ growing economy.”
“States, including Illinois, are already feeling the impact of the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education,” Raoul said in a statement late Monday. “Enrollment deadlines for Illinois public community colleges and universities approach in just a few short weeks, and the turmoil caused by the administration’s actions jeopardizes the futures of tens of thousands of Illinois students.”
A lucky player in Illinois hit the jackpot in last night’s drawing, winning an astonishing $344 million. The winning ticket, purchased at Casey’s General Store on 70 S. Somonauk Road in Cortland, Illinois, matched all five numbers and the Mega Ball, 1-5-17-39-62-8, to score the coveted top prize.
“As unemployment decreased over the last year in most metro areas and payroll remains steady, Illinois continues to prioritize region-specific support for jobseekers through local workforce partners,” said Deputy Governor Andy Manar. “Illinois also remains laser-focused on investing in our incomparable workforce and creating a positive business environment to bolster economic opportunity in every corner of the state.”