Today is the birthday of the U.S. National Guard, which was established in 1636. It is the oldest military organization in the United States and was founded as a citizen…

Bring some holiday cheer to our nation’s heroes this year by joining “Operation Rising Spirit” and sending a card or letter to veterans living in one of Illinois’ five veterans’…

Today’s #NOFOFriday highlights the Tourism Attraction Grant Program! The goal of this grant is to assist in the development or improvement of tourism attractions that increase the economic impact of tourism…

Due to staffing conflicts, the Kewanee Office will not be staffed Friday, December 8; Monday, December 11; and Wednesday, December 13. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we currently have…

December 7, 1941, will forever be known as ‘The Date That Will Live in Infamy.’ Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day honors the 2,403 Americans who were killed in the Japanese attack…

Tomorrow evening begins the first night of Hanukkah, a sacred and holy Jewish holiday that lasts for eight days and eight nights. I want to wish a Happy Hanukkah to…

For National Cookie Day, I want to give a quick shoutout to one of my favorite places to buy cookies, cakes, cinnamon rolls, breads, and pies (especially for the holidays…

Happy #NOFOFriday! A “NOFO,” or Notice of Funding Opportunity, is a formal notice the State of Illinois issues to announce grant opportunities. Every Friday, I’m going to highlight a new…

Due to a staffing conflict, the Kewanee Office will not be staffed this Friday, December 1. Normal operating hours for the Kewanee Office will resume Monday, December 4. We will…

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that inspires people to do good. Today is a reminder that we can all be generous in our communities and one small act can…