Happy 78th Birthday to the United States Air Force / Air National Guard

This year marks the 78th birthday of the United States Air Force and the Air National Guard. In 1947 President Truman signed the National Security Act which established this new defense organization, and along with it the creation of the US Air Force as an independent service, equal to the US Army and US Navy. Continue reading

Driving Change Virtual Town Halls

Over the next several weeks, the Secretary of State’s office is conducting a series of
regional virtual Town Hall meetings to gather local input and help inform legislation to be filed in the next General Assembly session. UPCOMING SCHEDULED DATES | August 20, August 26, September 3, September 17, September 22, September 24, October 1, October 15. Continue reading

Stand Down to Stand Up for Our Sisters

Please join the National Women Veterans United (NWVU), For our stand down to stand up for our sisters!
Open invitation to all military women veterans.Saturday ~ September 27, 2025 ~ 10am to 2pm at the Hilton Hotel on 9333 South Cicero Avenue Oak Lawn ~ Illinois. Continue reading

Driving Change – Illinois Insurance Reform Town Hall

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has launched a statewide advocacy campaign aimed at preventing insurance companies from using socio-economic data – such as credit scores, zip codes and age – to charge Illinoisans higher auto insurance rates. Wednesday, August 20, 2025•06:00 PM at Bright Star Church Chicago. Continue reading