A career with the State of Illinois includes benefits for what matters most! All State of IL employees are eligible for 12 weeks of parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents. The State also provides daycare options to support working parents. https://mybenefits.illinois.gov

Congratulations to Jomy Jacob, North Loop Facilities Manager, on being recognized by National Association of State Chief Administrators as a recipient of the 20 Under 40 Award. This national recognition highlights Jomy’s leadership and dedication to keeping state facilities running efficiently.

⚾️ Play ball! The MLB season is officially underway, and CMS is celebrating the return of America’s favorite pastime. Last year, CMS Director Raven A. DeVaughn even had the honor of throwing the first pitch at a @chgo-whitesox.bsky.social game to promote #WorkForIL.

Don’t forget to spring forward! Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend, so remember to set your clocks ahead one hour and enjoy a little extra evening sunlight. Use the time change as a reminder to refresh your routine and get ready for longer, brighter days ahead.

Have you met the Prado Family? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This family of public servants recently shared their journey in state government with CMS. Their story highlights the impact of service across generations and the meaningful careers that move IL forward. Full video https://youtu.be/3vtWb3KERBg?si=j8iwXYtBGGILX654

CMS is spotlighting Naomi “Nomi” Leilani Salcedo, Statewide Manager for Asian American D&!. For Nomi, Pride is both a celebration and a call to action. It reminds us that inclusion means showing up and working toward a future where everyone can live authentically and safely.

Here’s a behind the scenes look at the making of our latest “Generations of Service” spotlight. Team CMS had the pleasure of getting to know the Prado family. They have two generations proudly serving the State of Illinois. Watch the latest video: https://youtu.be/3vtWb3KERBg?si=j8iwXYtBGGILX654

Today, CMS recognizes World Quantum Day, a global celebration of the science behind quantum mechanics and the innovations it inspires. From cybersecurity to medical research, breakthroughs in Quantum Mechanics are shaping the future of how we live and work.

🌎 Happy Earth Day! Today, we celebrate our planet and the steps we can all take to protect it. From conserving energy to reducing waste, every action counts in keeping Illinois green and sustainable for generations to come.

Hello, spring! 🌷☀️ The first day of the season is here, bringing longer days, warmer weather, and a fresh start. Let’s welcome new beginnings, brighter skies, and the energy of growth, both in nature and in our communities across Illinois.

"We don't have a gas supply problem. We have a gas export problem. “This is now the time to act.” – Nicolette Boele MP ✍ Sign the petition calling on the government to tax the gas industry its fair share! 👇 https://theaus.in/4uAU9Dp

And watch Labour MP Alex Davies-Jones's reaction as Laura says "there has been an enduring genocide in Gaza".

How did I wait so long to post this?

Unbegleitete Flüchtlinge würden „unsere Kinder umbringen“, brüllt Susanne Fürst von der #FPÖ im Nationalrat. In den Kommentarspalten ihrer Social-Media-Kanäle wird ihr dafür applaudiert. Die blanke Menschenverachtung ist mitten im Parlament angekommen.

UPDATE: He has been arrested. More info @photogsteve81 www.instagram.com/reel/DYU1PJp...

Etain is pushed too far… and the power she fears pushes back. https://www.amazon.com/Key-Coming-Fantasy-Into-Kaos-ebook/dp/B0FJSJN53N #IntoTheKaos #FantasyBookRecommendations #NesaMiller

Protesters in the Italian city of Naples carried a 25-metre-long white shroud bearing the names of 18,457 Palestinian children killed in Israel’s war on Gaza, during a demonstration condemning the mounting civilian death toll.

🇮🇪 Our Army is bigger 🇮🇪👏 The absolute disrespect of the RTE puppets questions here, trying to belittle someone standing up for the Irish people.

Donovan Mitchell during a timeout against the New York Knicks

Why Your Grocery Bill Is Set to Explode: War, Fertilizer Shortages, and Super El Niño Converge on Food Prices Your grocery bill is about to punch you in the gut within months as diesel, fertilizer, and weather ▶ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZcQo6XKccE8 #TheFactum #LIMINAL

Emily Vukovic was at Marotta Family Hospital learning about women's heart health and the breast cancer screening program at the mammography suite. FULL SEGMENT: www.chch.com/morning-live...

We have some warmer days heading our way, but lower humidity for at least the next couple of days means they won't feel too terrible. Here's an update from the Valley Storm Team Weather Center.

PLASTIC FIBERS HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED IN MALIGNANT LUNG TUMORS

Probable Flamingo cruise missile strike in Novocheboksarsk, Chuvash Republic, deep inside fascist Russia, roughly 1,100 km from the Ukrainian border, in the early hours of May 5. Ukrainian military monitors on Telegram reported Flamingo launches from Ukraine earlier.

A new toy... #butfirstcoffee #coffeeaddict #coverlover #coffee #espresso

Good night my friends may you all dream happy thoughts as will Perry after his scratch!

Hey guys just wanted to say I apologize tonight's stream is cancelled due to life being a meanie caca poo poo head. So here's a funny clip from last stream. #furry #twitch #vtuber

How many pinocchios are in this clip? RFK Jr answers questions about vaping from Senator Moody during a Congressional Hearing on April 16, 2026. Notated in yellow text by your friendly, illegally fired CDC staff and our allies. #HHS #CDC #FDA #PublicHealth #Vaping

Posted 1 day ago by @gunnyspeaksout.bsky.social "gunnyspeaksout: A child matters more than politics. What am I missing here? #realtalk #newsupdate #politics #breakingnews #unfiltered"

Don’t mind me, I’m just regulating my emotions and nervous system. I think this is the perfect solution and we should do it publicly wherever we go 😂

Today we celebrate Liam Conejo Ramos returning home in his father’s arms. A moment of relief, love, and reunion that every child deserves. As we hold space for this joy, we cannot forget the many children who are still separated from their families, still waiting, still unseen in detention camps.

Dave Min: "Pam Bondi claimed documents related to any decisions to prosecute or not were being withheld. There's a reason we don't have the smoking guns, the videos, the witness interviews, because they're claiming that's all privileged. It's a sham. They're not answering any questions."

The girls' soccer showdown between Williamsville and Rochester became a thriller, with Bullets' goalkeeper Brynn Stark coming up big with several key saves! She shared her thoughts following the sectional semifinal win in penalty kicks! ⚽

Catherine Herridge reports that indicators of CIA surveillance of the ODNI surfaced months ago. An official from the ODNI said that “we have confirmed that the Intelligence Community Inspector General is aware of the allegations and is working, alongside ODNI and interagency partners..."

This is how the Russian Wagner Group hired British citizens to carry out an attack in London.

RepubliKKKlans = MAGA nitwit

Obama's Mission: Prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. Success. Mission Accomplished. DJT's Mission: Prevent North Korea from getting a nuclear weapon. Massive failure. Mission not Accomplished.

Most parents panic in those seconds… but here’s why that instinct isn’t weakness! Access Full Guide: https://go.growdeen.com/breath_holding You can't stop it. But your calm after is what they need most. #fyp#viral#foryou#trending#Islam

Tried a new songgggg I can’t wait to work it up a little and make is smootherrrr #furry #furryfandom #littlealphapup #mydays #notebookmusical

Tony, I need to know which strain?

In the world of the Mafia and the Bratva You rule others or you are ruled. Tangled Empires series (Anna Harding) For readers of #CoraReilly #DanielleLori #NevaAltaj #darkromance #mafiaromance #violentromance #kidnapromance #highstakesromance #booktokseries #villainromance #booktok

Andres Jimenez with his 7th home run this season ties the game 2-2 in Seattle. Lets go. #bluejays | #mlb | #postseason

A dry tap, empty wells, and fields under the sun… life slowed by an invisible crisis. Want to know what happened next? 👀 Read it here 👉 on.cgiar.org/3O0L46W (iwmi.org/news/) @cgiar.org #WaterCrisis #Groundwater #DigitalStrategy #FoodSecurity

Please enjoy this bunny giving itself a thorough grooming in the middle of the snow.

C-14 is vital in a huge number of fields and is one of the most important isotopes ever discovered! Preview clip of my discussion on the science behind radiocarbon dating with archaeologist @flintdibble.bsky.social . Clip: youtube.com/shorts/BMvzt... Full: youtube.com/watch?v=yZvS... ⚛️🧪

Allergy sensitivity can be debilitating. The particles that trigger these conditions—pollen, animal dander, dust mites, moulds, and spores—are not rare; they exist in everyday environments and can significantly affect well-being. 💚 respro.com/product/pollen-mask #hayfever #pollen #allergy #asthma

An Indiana father took his kids to the airport for photos with the empty Spirit counters

As we mark 100 episodes of the Sumud podcast,  We thank you, dear Sumud Family , for your support. Here’s to the next 100. Here’s to Sumud. 🎬 Full episode on https://sumudpod.com  📲 Follow @dredhasan | @sumudpod

Q: Are you attending your son's wedding this weekend? TRUMP: Uhhhh. He'd like me to go. I'm gonna try and make it. I said, 'This is not good timing for me. I have a thing called Iran and other things.

Canada's New Democratic Party leader @avilewis.ca shares how his father — political leader Stephen Lewis — impacted Avi's political career through a legacy of humanitarian work. Watch the full interview: zeteo.com/p/avi-lewis-...

Evidence is mounting that the 2026 election will be a "blue wave." In North Carolina, the generic ballot average currently sits around D+4 - and there's still five months before the election. Try it out for yourself: https://carolinaforward.org/news/2026-shift/

A woman accidentally drove her car onto Seattle’s elevated light rail tracks, causing train service to be temporarily suspended. Witnesses say she claimed she was following her GPS before the vehicle became stuck and had to be removed.

The bridge explosion and the subsequent fall of the pursuing posse in The Wild Bunch (1969) is a combination of insertion shots and overlapping edits. The scene is 27 seconds long, presented in 24 shots. There are 11 insert shots, 4 overlapping edits, and 2 moments of breaking of axis.

In the Dnipro region, russia murdered 8 people tonight. One of the victims is a 3-year-old boy whose body was recovered from the rubble. Pure evil.

Transformation! 🦧 Random #mario fact! #nintendo #autisticgamingplus

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RT @NBCOlympics: When Neymar Jr. is on the world stage, expect nothing less than absolute SCENES. 🇧🇷

Em um relato que circula no WhatsApp, um homem fala que no último final de semana, por sorte, Allyson Bezerra não quebrou a perna de uma criança com esses pulinhos que ele dá para as redes sociais. Não há registro gravado da cena.

Last, but sooo definitely not least, Angus McSix! If course, Angus has been kidnapped, so instead here's... Uhm. Alan? Badass? Larry? Sam? ... What was his name again? Oh right. HE IS ADAM MCSIX! (SIX!)