An inspiring night at the HRC Chicago Gala. A reminder that when our community stands united — for dignity, equality, safety, and belonging — hope becomes action and progress becomes possible. Honored to celebrate the leaders who move this mission forward every single day.

Driving gives teens freedom—but with freedom comes responsibility. This Teen Driver Safety Week, we’re raising awareness about the importance of safe decisions, smart habits, and staying alert. Let’s keep our roads safer, one choice at a time.

Grateful to YMCA and Illini Gymnastics team for helping celebrate Illinois Literacy Day in Champaign! More than 400 books were shared locally as U of I athletes and community leaders volunteered as readers. 📚✨ More than 8,000 books were shared statewide!

Take care of business the easy way. Illinois vehicle industry services—like titling, registration, and dealer transactions—are available online. Fast, convenient, and ready when you are. Visit ILSOS.gov to get started today.

Dolly Parton’s @dollyslibrary is helping promote literacy across Illinois by providing young readers with free books from birth through age 5. 📚 We’re proud to partner in expanding access to books and helping foster a lifelong love of reading.

In this Thursday edition of facts from the stacks, we take a look at the card catalog inside the Illinois state archives to find out information on Illinois' first ever secretary of state.

Skip the line! Illinois drivers can update their license plates and vehicle registration online in just minutes. Fast, easy, and available 24/7. Visit ILSOS.gov to get started today.

Having books at home helps children build reading skills, confidence and a lifelong love of learning. Literacy opens doors, creates opportunity and strengthens communities – one reader at a time.

This Banned Books Week, we asked Alexi how our office is helping readers throughout the state have access to any book they'd like to get their hands on. 📚

Today we honor a Chicago legend and a dear personal friend. Howard lived with a kind of warmth, generosity, and faith that left a mark on everyone he met. He was the heart of small business in this city and devoted to his family above all else. Rest in peace. #HowardFrumWay