If you receive a check from the treasurer in the mail, it’s not a scam. The checks are part of Illinois’ unclaimed property program and are safe to cash. https://chicago.suntimes.com/money/2024/10/22/illinois-unclaimed-property-treasurer-michale-frerichs

With the Holidays fast approaching, I believe this is a wonderful time to come together as a community to support our local food pantries. I will be collecting non-perishable food…

The Field Museum is launching extended hours for four upcoming Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. with deeply discounted All Access Pass tickets: $20 for Chicago and $25 for…

A Bad Budgeting Process Leads to Bad Outcomes for Taxpayers This being an election year, you’re seeing lots of paid advertising around state spending and accusations about the “dangerous politicians”…

As Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida, the American Red Cross is continuing to collect blood donations following Hurricane Helene’s impact. If you are able, consider donating blood to help…

Anywhere you go in the U.S., if you go to the grocery store and buy a jar of Claussen Pickles, they were made right here in Woodstock, and have been…

On Monday I participated in a panel discussion in Champaign sponsored by the state retirement systems to discuss the current condition of Illinois’ pensions and the likelihood of fixing them.

Opposed to the Consolidation of the Transit Boards (RTA, CTA, Metra and Pace) The CTA carries $6.9 billion in debt. Compared to Metra’s $312 million debt and Pace’s $138million debt,…

Our underfunded state pensions are the biggest reason that Illinois is one of the highest taxed states in the country. I’m going to be part of a panel hosted by…

Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 10 AM to 4 PM Farm Stroll is a self-guided tour of McHenry County’sdiversified family farms. There is no beginning or end of the tour,just choose…