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Saturday, March 30, 2024
If You’re Viewing the Eclipse, Don’t Forget Your Protective Glasses!

The April 8 solar eclipse is almost here. Don’t forget to protect your eyes with approved eclipse glasses if you plan on watching the rare event. You can pick up…


Friday, March 29, 2024
Good Friday Remembrance and Reflection

Good Friday is a somber and reverent day in the Christian religion that marks the death of Jesus Christ. It is the start of a holy weekend which will conclude…


Friday, March 29, 2024
Honor our Vietnam War Veterans

Vietnam War Veterans Day pays tribute to the 2.7 million Americans who served in the Vietnam War. Thank you to all of the veterans of the Vietnam War for your…


Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Another Fatal Criminal Justice Error

The Prisoner Review Board failed Laterria Smith and her family, resulting in the death of an innocent 11-year-old boy. We must do more to protect the victims of domestic violence…


Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Make Your Voice Heard

Today is Primary Election Day in Illinois. Voters will not only have an opportunity to weigh in on presidential nominees and their delegates but will also get an opportunity to…


Monday, March 18, 2024
Celebrate National Agriculture Week!

National Agriculture Week is an opportunity to celebrate all the farmers, farmworkers, ranchers, fishers, foresters, and other agricultural workers for all they do to put food on our tables and…


Sunday, March 17, 2024
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Saint Patrick’s Day honors the foremost patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. Don’t forget to wear green to celebrate today!


Thursday, March 7, 2024
New Bills Fight Human Trafficking

Our open border crisis has fueled human trafficking across the country and right here in Illinois. House Republicans are fighting this epidemic head-on with a robust bill package that provides…


Monday, March 4, 2024
SCOTUS Overturns Trump Ballot Disqualification

The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled unanimously that states cannot remove Presidential Candidate Donald Trump from primary ballots. This decision overturns a Colorado ruling that would have removed Trump from…


Thursday, February 29, 2024
IDOC is Hiring!

In addition to the Illinois Department of Corrections applicant screening last month in Pontiac, IDOC is holding hiring events across the state in March and April. Find the full list…