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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Update: Veto Session, Firearms, Property Taxes

GENERAL ASSEMBLY Illinois General Assembly to convene for fall veto session. The first of two weeks of the General Assembly’s fall veto session begins today. Lawmakers will consider not only…


Friday, October 20, 2023
Tips for Fire Prevention Month

October is Fire Prevention Month to raise fire safety awareness and help protect homes and families. Here are some home safety tips from the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance: Install smoke…


Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Cyber Security Awareness Month

Cyber scams are nothing new. Every day, con artists are looking for ways to steal your personal information. Here are 4 simple things you can do to keep yourself cyber…


Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Update: Israel Attacked, Harvest Time, Firearms

STANDING WITH ISRAEL Rep. Spain, House Republicans speak out against atrocities in Israel. On Saturday, October 7, Hamas, a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization, launched a brutal terrorist attack upon the civilians…


Friday, October 13, 2023
Early Reports Show Prosecutors Have Ongoing Concerns About Elimination of Cash Bail

Illinois became the first state in the country to eliminate cash bail as a condition of pre-trial release on September 18. So far, the results have been mixed and there…


Thursday, October 12, 2023
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Schedule Your Screening Today!

1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. But the good news is, there is hope. When caught in its earliest,…


Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Standing with Israel

On Saturday, October 7th, Hamas executed an unprecedented surprise assault on Israel. Thousands of rockets were launched into Israel bombing civilian locations, killing hundreds and wounding thousands of innocent people….


Friday, October 6, 2023
National Manufacturing Day

Happy National Manufacturing Day! Illinois’ manufacturing industry alone supports roughly $580 billion in annual economic impact driving investment, opportunity, and innovation across the state. Thank you to our manufacturers for…


Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Sadly, domestic violence is more common than people think. We can all do our part to encourage healthy, safe relationships this Domestic Violence Awareness Month by learning the warning signs…


Monday, October 2, 2023
Update: Budget, SAFE-T Act Concerns, Volunteer Firefighters

BUDGET Pricey programs included in Restore Illinois September 2023 report.  The data was included in the Pritzker administration’s “Report to the Restore Illinois Collaborative Commission: September 2023.”  The Commission was…