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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Recognizing National SBDC Day

Today is National SBDC Day, which recognizes the impact of Small Business Development Centers across the country. SBDC’s provide resources and tools for aspiring business owners and support current businesses…


Tuesday, March 19, 2024
March 19 is Primary Election Day in Illinois

Five states, including Illinois, will be holding their Primary Election Days on Tuesday, March 19, a week after both Joe Biden and Donald Trump secured their parties nominations to top…


Monday, March 18, 2024
Illinois Leads the Way in Agriculture

With National Ag Week taking place from March 17-23, 2024, the Illinois State Capitol was abuzz with activity during the Session Week before as agricultural advocates including local farm bureau…


Monday, March 18, 2024
IDOT Announces Overnight Closures on I-80 for Mar. 20-21

From the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT): The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that Interstate 80 in Bureau County will be closed for two consecutive nights on Wednesday, March 20,…


Friday, March 15, 2024
Photos: This Week in Springfield

This week, State Representative Ryan Spain met with Peoria IL Fire Department Fire Prevention Division Chief Nate Rice and his daughter Brinae, who is the Illinois Section 5 FFA President….


Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Illinois Psychiatric Society Essay Contest Offers Cash Price for High School Students

The Illinois Psychiatric Society (IPS) is hosting the second annual Carl C. Bell, MD Memorial Award Essay Competition as a community initiative for Illinois High School students. This Essay Contest is open to all…


Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Rep. Spain, Colleagues Meet with Officials from Ireland

Today at the Capitol, House Deputy Minority Leader Ryan Spain joined House Minority Leader Tony McCombie and fellow Deputy Leader Norine Hammond to welcome a delegation of officials from the…


Friday, March 8, 2024
Photos: This Week in Springfield

Rep. Spain is joined by former IL Governor Pat Quinn at a press conference to present an ethics reform proposal, and Rep. Spain meeting with advocates from the Illinois Soybean…


Friday, March 8, 2024
Road Work on I-80 in Bureau County begins March 11

From the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT): The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a two-year, $36.8 million construction project on nearly 10 miles of Interstate 80 in Bureau…


Thursday, March 7, 2024
Rep. Spain Proposal Gives Voters Power to Combat Corruption 

During a press conference at the Capitol earlier this week, Rep. Ryan Spain was joined by former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn to propose an amendment to the Illinois Constitution that…