Governor Readies for Jobs Program

Job creation has been named as one of the top priorities of the new Rauner Administration. read more...

Illinois Energy: Job Creation Awaits

A recent study conducted for the Illinois Chamber of Commerce details the potential benefits of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” and the up to 47,000 jobs and more than $9 billion in economic impact it could mean for Illinois. read more...

More Food Stamps; Fewer Jobs

According to the Illinois Policy Institute, an independent research organization, Illinois ranked last among the 12 Midwest states in job creation during 2014. read more...

Reducing Heroin Fatalities

Soon-to-be filed legislation may aid in the fight against heroin by expanding a suburban Chicago program that provides emergency medical care to prevent heroin drug overdoses. read more...

People in Need Forum

Find out more about the resources available to those in need in McHenry County at the People in Need Forum January 31. read more...