Happy National Tourism Week! There’s so much to discover right here in Illinois, and Southern Illinois is full of hidden gems, rich culture, and growing opportunity. Check out our podcast with Senator Dale Fowler to hear how the region’s culture and growth are shaping what’s next.

Health outcomes should not be determined by ZIP code. Safety net hospitals like Roseland Community Hospital are essential to public health, providing critical care to those who need it most. It is our responsibility to ensure they have the resources needed to continue serving our communities.

I want all of our local entrepreneurs to succeed, and my office’s SMART Business program helps small businesses register to bid on state contracts, creating new opportunities and furthering sales. For more information on the SMART Business Program, visit illinoiscomptroller.gov/constituent-....

To find a pet shelter near you, browse our online database! ⤵️ illinoiscomptroller.gov/constituent-...

Adopt, don’t shop! 🐾 Thousands of shelter pets across Illinois are waiting for a loving home this summer. To find a pet shelter near you, browse our online database! ⤵️ illinoiscomptroller.gov/constituent-...

In this all-new episode of the Mendoza Podcast we are talking about planning for retirement. I spoke with Richard Corral, Founding President of Retirement Systems about pension benefits, Social Security and why it's more important than ever to start saving for your future now. Tune in Monday!

What makes our state and our nation strong is the diversity of people, cultures, and perspectives that shape it every day. I’m proud to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month and recognize the impact and resilience of these communities. pantagraph.com/news/local/v...

Today, I along with Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives President David Doig, testified on HB 4712, which would bar municipal officials from using TIF surplus funds to fill budget holes.

Take a moment to appreciate the women in your life—the ones who inspire you, support you, and show up in ways big and small. Happy Women’s History Month to all the incredible women who make a difference every day. 🤍

Happy Pride Month, Illinois! 🌈

Cuts-E spoke with us while LAPD was kettling protesters on Fuck ICE Day last weekend. He says LAPD is on the same side as DHS and ICE, and explains why he’s been standing with the people for the past two years. While we spoke, LAPD rushed protesters and arrested a woman who was peacefully protesting

@alberteinstein.bsky.social Too Bad-So Sad. WE ARE LIVING IN PERPENDICULAR TIMES - Time Waves Are Hitting Us at RIGHT ANGLES - A New Reality - Pls Retweet-RePost-Review - Amazon.com #books #science

History tells us that the probability of beating back authoritarianism skyrockets with worker organizing. Tarso Ramos, a longtime researcher on the far Right, and In These Times Executive Director Alex Han share more on the LF&F #podcast. Subscribe for conversations like these all month long.

Todd Blanche, acting head of the DOJ, continues to use the department and his position to do Trump’s bidding.

STOP scrolling, is your home is actually safe for your kids? Access Full Guide: https://go.growdeen.com/childhood_injuries Protecting them is part of your amanah. #fyp#viral#foryou#trending#Islam

Wishing all the mothers on this day of celebration and appreciation, a very special Mother's Day. Your love and commitment to family are truly a gift to us all. #MothersDay2026

Happy 2026! 🎆

It's an everyday thing 😑 #tadc #meme

1/2 My debate with Branislav Đokić and Darko Obradović on Trump’s administration vis-a-vis China: - The White House sees EU liberal democracy as its key ideological opponent - Trump dislikes “losers” and those who blindly obey to him Insert 👇

Join me in Franklin County Indiana on Saturday, August 2 at 11 AM Eastern time for their protest! I also just realized I added an E to this post🤭🤭 is there audio on this? I can’t hear it while I’m uploading am I too old for blue sky?#bluesiers #hoosiers #indiana #franklincountyindiana

New Article Spotlight: Nine Years After Marawi: Can Reconstruction Truly Heal a Wounded City in the Philippines? Concrete has risen from the ruins of war, but justice, dignified return, and social recovery remain painfully incomplete. Read here: peacenews.com/nine-years-a...

“One year on, we are already seeing concrete results and building the next steps together.” 🌍 @theglobalcoalition.bsky.social's Priscila Ferraz reflects on the organization’s first anniversary during the World Health Assembly. 🔗 globalcoalitionforlocalproduction.org/canada-and-f...

Trump Turned Arlington Into a Defense of His War

#WWE #WrestleMania 42 - #IShowSpwed with a massive top rope splash to #LoganPaul through the announcers’ table | #wwewrestlemania

The difference between fascists and liberals is that fascist tell the truth, and do not allow liberalism to blind you when they do: he is telling you that he will protect terrorists. He is telling you that the states job is not to punish them and he’s telling you that his job was to k*ll her.

A chandelier and a ceiling in a cathedral of the 11th century. St. Sophia Cathedral, Kyiv. (It looks like I’ve started collecting images of chandeliers and ceilings with history)

Maycember is real! To all the parents in the trenches right now juggling all the end-of-school-year chaos and balancing work on top of it, I’m right there with you. I see you, and you’re doing a great job.

From the Russia-Ukraine war, we can see that future human warfare will primarily be technological warfare. Contact combat will become increasingly rare, with more emphasis on remote, high-tech operations. Future nations will no longer rely on large numbers of soldiers for external combat;

"The Supreme Court told the President of the United States very clearly, if you want these tariffs, get Congress to pass a law to issue these tariffs," said @sbg1.bsky.social. "He's trying to bypass the way our system is supposed to work."

#svengoolie

Black lace, bold faces—pop, smirk, surprise. Which mood are you feeling? fansly.com/lemoline/t5 #underwear #fyp #viralreels #beauty #fashion

🎥 Davo

Another reason I boycott Apple. They are complicit in genocide.

Rung their Bell

Ice Cream Talking Cartoon Characters www.icecreamtalkingcartoonrecipes.com/ Vanilla Ice cream darts around the soccer field through whipped cream with chocolate candy soccer balls to the net and scores!

i don't have all day

This was a nice finish by Saniya Rivers #WNBA

Nobody wanted this. The public officials who “represent the people” clearly don’t. 

ABS confirmed in #Angels at #Rays (Top 4). Tampa Bay Rays challenged the ball call on Drew Rasmussen's pitch to Sebastián Rivero. Ball confirmed. HP: Alfonso Márquez | Upheld 40.0% (18/45).

In 2087, a message from deep space warns Earth a harbinger of doom is hurtling towards our planet. It also outlines a plan to save us, but at what cost? Is it a hoax, or a trap, or will we indeed soon face extinction—unless we agree to the ‘Alliance’s terms? #BookSky #SFF amazon.com/dp/B0F82Y9S7X

It looks like it’s smiling — but this tiny salamander is a scientific marvel. The axolotl can regrow limbs, organs, and even parts of its brain. Scientists study it hoping to unlock the secrets of regeneration and healing. 🧬 . . #Axolotl #CuteAnimals #ScienceFacts #WildlifeScience #CuriosityStream

I invented a new trope: SEXPLOT, an erotic novel with a good plot. Flicka, the sexpot from the SEXPLOT, Flicka's LOVERS, is delighted by the good review! #humor #thumbsup #romancelandia #lovestory #booksky #tropes

NewsInsideUkraine t.me/NewsInsideUk... A Russian soldier filmed the moment two kamikaze drones attacked his truck near Berdyansk, capturing one drone being shot down as the second continued the strike sequence.

@lisadtrice.bsky.social learned early that voting wasn’t something to take for granted. Her parents brought her to the polls, showing her it’s both a right and a duty. That legacy still shapes how she sees democracy today. #BlackHistoryMonth #PeopleVsPolitics

PM Cowboy Podcast #49 Thema: Change Dich am Arsch – Warum Veränderung so oft scheitert Gast: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Axel Koch – Autor, Hochschulprofessor, Speaker und einer der pointiertesten Kritiker klassischer Change-Management-Ansätze

This real life stories offers a profound look into mental health and self-help, providing an inspirational message about strength in adversity. 🧡 #family #strength mirrortalkpodcast.com/resilience-a... Thank you! 🧡

May 2026 new book releases are here, and the mystery/thriller side of the list is especially strong. New Release Tuesday is officially dangerous for my TBR. What are you reading first?

At PA EDitorial, we have earned our exceptional reputation by going above and beyond to provide a truly outstanding, personalised service for each of our clients. Some of the world’s most well-known academic publishing houses trust us to manage their journals. #AcademicPublishing #PeerReview

@ambpressman.bsky.social: Under Viktor Orbán's authoritarian rule, the cost of a democratic vote was "extremely high"—reminiscent of developments we're now seeing under the Trump administration.

Don’t Go Down That Road Again ©1982 Frank H. Stanavage Another of my dad's songs that has sadly stood the test of time. I am as tired as I look.

andalusos i catalans, pobles germans 🤝 #APM3CAT @caraalshow #marcgiro #humor #comedia #televisio #tv

Just entering the desert floor in my game Decksplorers #indiegames #game #deckbuilding #deckbuilder #cardgame #steam #indiedev #indiegame #SoloDev #MadeWithUnity

A Russian ballistic missile burned down a Nova Poshta parcel depot in Dnipro on Sunday morning. No staff were hurt, and the carrier says deliveries are already rerouted, with no delays expected. 📹 Dnipro Oblast Administration

Kudos to Scott Pelley for refusing to play dead for the elites ruining our media. He has too much integrity to worry about corp loyalty. David Ellison and Bari Weiss didn't see him coming: 'New management instructed me to inject falsehoods and bias... to include unverified assertions.'" Well done!🤦🏾‍♂️

Sen. Warnock: What grade would you give the economy? Bessent: I think we have the makings of one of the strongest economies in history

It’s becoming clearer and clearer that AIPAC is doing everything they can to keep me out of the top two & secure a win for Scott Wiener in November. First we heard reports that an AIPAC affiliated group is dumping $475k into this race at the last minute to keep me out of the general.

💥 The operator of "RAID" flew BETWEEN the wires of a high-voltage power line to hit a locomotive in Crimea. 🚂 In total, two locomotives were hit. This happened in the eastern part of the peninsula, near the settlements of Rozdolne and Vladyslavivka.

El consejero de Cultura de Ayuso, Mariano de Paco, al parecer , debió sufrir un "golpe de calor" de pequeño, porque es inexplicable que diga semejantes sandeces : "el calor en las aulas puede ser "fuente de inspiración", "cuando hace calor, hace calor, y no pasa nada". 👇

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Uncover Bond's espionage origins in a new action-packed 007 First Light story trailer from State of Play: play.st/4kzFjsv