Illinois municipalities and counties to change cannabis retailer tax rates starting January 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, some local governments in Illinois will implement new or revised taxes on the sale of adult-use cannabis.

Effective January 1, 2026, some local governments in Illinois will implement new or revised taxes on the sale of adult-use cannabis.

The upcoming National STEM/STEAM Day on November 8, 2025, will recognize the contributions of educators, students, mentors, and innovators in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM).

Joseph “Big Joe” S. Uldrych passed away on Oct. 31. Below is the obituary.

Barbara A. Johnson passed away on Oct. 31. Below is the obituary.

Country music artist Lainey Wilson has been announced as the first Grandstand performer for the 2026 Illinois State Fair.

Mary Ann Novak passed away on Oct. 30. Below is the obituary.

Maria Jurczak passed away on Oct. 30. Below is the obituary.

James E. Corbett passed away on Oct. 30. Below is the obituary.

The Council of State Governments (CSG) has selected Mario Treto, Jr., Secretary of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), as a recipient of the 2025 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award.

Gerald “Jerry” W. Krygowski passed away on Oct. 29. Below is the obituary.