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Friday, January 12, 2024
IDNR Seeking Summer Instructors For 2024 Urban Fishing Program Clinics

From the Illinois Department of Natural Resources: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications now for instructors for 2024 summer fishing clinics through the department’s Urban Fishing…


Thursday, January 11, 2024
Rep. Spain Hosting ‘Medicare 101’ Events for Seniors

State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) is pleased to announce he will be hosting two “Medicare 101” events in collaboration with the Illinois Department on Aging’s Senior Health Insurance Program…


Thursday, January 11, 2024
How Citizens Can Engage with the Legislature in Springfield

Starting this month, the Illinois General Assembly will return to session, with a scheduled conclusion in May. During session, legislators spend a significant amount of time in Springfield. This can…


Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Update: New Laws for 2024, Corruption, Budget

CORRUPTIONMadigan trial postponed until October.  As pretrial work continues on the approaching corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, a court has granted a six-month extension with respect to…


Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Celebrating Illinois’ Hero Officers on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was created by multiple organizations in 2015. The group C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors) helped establish the day, noting that law enforcement officers have chosen a…


Friday, January 5, 2024
Tips for Saving Energy This Winter Season

The colder months often bring higher energy bills for homeowners. If you live in the north with harsh winters, heating your home may be more expensive than cooling it in the summer….


Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Rep. Spain Leads Charge to Ban ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s Portrait from IL Capitol

FROM WBEZ: With the federal criminal trial of former Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan looming, there is a question whether he’ll get a customary honor at the state Capitol that has…


Monday, January 1, 2024
Happy New Year!

Wishing you and your family a happy new year!


Sunday, December 31, 2023
Happy New Year’s Eve!

Happy New Year’s Eve! Wishing everyone a safe and happy night as we celebrate the beginning of the new year.


Thursday, December 28, 2023
Recognizing Pledge of Allegiance Day

Pledge of Allegiance Day commemorates the day that our pledge was adopted by Congress in 1945. First published in 1892, our pledge honors our nation’s values of freedom and liberty.