(WAND) – The Illinois Department of Transportation is encouraging parents and caregivers to have their child safety seats checked to make sure they meet current safety standards and installed correctly…

National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. Preparedness is more than…

The official Air Force Birthday is recognized as Sept. 18, 1947, the date of the passage of the National Security Act of 1947. That legislation created what would later become…

Happy Truck Driver Appreciation Week to the men and women who keep our nation moving. Truck drivers take on this demanding and important job to safely deliver the goods and…

September is National Suicide Prevention Month and a reminder that we can all take action to prevent suicide. Here are 5 action steps that can make an impact on someone’s…

The theme of this year’s International Overdose Awareness Day is “Recognizing those people who go unseen,” in honor of the people whose lives have been altered by overdose They are…

On August 26, 1818, the Illinois Constitutional Convention adopted the first State Constitution and selected Kaskaskia as our first state capital. Happy Constitution Day, Illinois!

July is the peak month for grill fires in the United States. Stay safe this National Grilling Month with these grilling tips.