Brighter Days Ahead; Here’s When Illinois Springs Forward in 2025

Daylight Saving Time was introduced over 100 years ago and has undergone a few changes since then.

There has been talk recently about the whole thing going away, but honestly, there has been some chatter for quite some time and not too much movement.

I'm not saying that it can't eventually happen, but the same Daylight Saving Time adopted on March 19, 1918, will happen again here in Illinois.

Who Follows Daylight Saving Time in the US?

Almost every state in the US besides Arizona and Hawaii follows Daylight Saving Time, but did you know it was initially implemented in Germany in 1916?

While the debate rages over whether we need the extra hour of sunlight, one thing is for sure: I love it.

The Bright Side of Daylight Saving Time

That said, there are some really good reasons to 'Spring Ahead' for Daylight Saving Time:

• Save energy using more natural daylight
• Promotes outdoor activities by making the evenings longer
• Improves your health by allowing more outdoor fun
• Reduces crime, making it easier to see, recognize, and potentially catch criminals

The Happiness of Long Summer Days

Getting that extra hour, especially during the summer, is great. When we "fall back," it gets dark so early, and my energy for doing just about anything is very low.

Daylight Saving Time this year for Illinois begins on March 9 and ends on November 2.

If you're afraid your sleep will get out of whack when Daylight Saving Time kicks in, here are 15 ways to improve it below.