Preposterous Proposals at the Capitol
Thousands of new bills are filed every year by lawmakers in Springfield. Some of them feature popular, widely accepted ideas to make the state better, while others seem a little more out of left field. Every week, the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus is highlighting a few of the bills that are outlandish, not very well […]
Autism Awareness Day
April 2 marks the 14th annual World Autism Awareness Day, bringing attention to those with autism, encouraging research on the disorder, and promoting wellness and inclusion. According to the Autism Speaks organization, autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a complex developmental disability with a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, […]
Makers Madness Champion Crowned
After eight weeks of competition, the Self-Regulating Traffic Signal Heater manufactured by Termico Technologies in Elk Grove Village has been declared the winner of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s (IMA) second annual “Makers Madness” contest, giving them the coveted title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Termico Technologies’ Self-Regulating Traffic Signal Heater uses conductive particles […]