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Monday, September 25, 2023
Rep. Spain Joins Bureau County Historical Society for Civil War Monument Dedication

On Friday, State Representative Ryan Spain joined the Bureau County Historical Society, other local dignitaries and community leaders in Princeton as the keynote speaker to dedicate a beautiful new monument…


Thursday, September 21, 2023
This Weekend is National Seat Check Saturday

Every year, on average, more than a third of all kids under 13 killed in car crashes are not properly buckled up or in a car seat. Take time this…


Monday, September 18, 2023
Update: Cash Bail Ends, Fraud, Around the District

CRIMINAL LAWFor judges and courts, the right to ask the defendant for cash bail ends.  Today, Monday, September 18, is the first day in which Illinois courts will no longer be…


Monday, September 18, 2023
National Farm Safety and Health Week | September 17-23, 2023

Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. For this reason, the third week of September has been…


Thursday, September 14, 2023
Parks and Trails a Key Element to Quality of Life

Well-designed parks and trails are valued parts of the environment. They can promote physical activity and community engagement while providing environmental and mental health benefits. Parks can also help reduce…


Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Update: Traveling Office Hours, Budget, Scott’s Law

EventsRep. Spain to host Buda Traveling Office Hours. To assist 73rd House District residents with questions or concerns about state issues or legislation, State Representative Ryan Spain invites you to attend a Traveling Office…


Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association ‘Made in Illinois’ program keeps focus on what’s made here

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association hosts a yearly contest called ‘Makers Madness,’ which involves a bracket-style tournament in which the public decides what product earns that year’s title of The Coolest…


Friday, September 8, 2023
IDOT Update: Garden Plain Road Closure

From the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT): Garden Plain Road in Whiteside County will be closed at the BNSF Railroad crossing from Monday, Sept. 11, through Saturday, Sept. 16. The…


Friday, September 8, 2023
Rep. Spain to Host Buda Traveling Office Hours

To assist 73rd House District residents with questions or concerns about state issues or legislation, State Representative Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) invites you to attend a Traveling Office Hours event…


Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Month and a reminder that we can all take action to prevent suicide. Here are 5 action steps that can make an impact on someone’s…