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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Happy Hanukkah!

Sundown today marks the beginning of the Hanukkah celebration that will last for eight days and eight nights. We continue to stand with Israel, and we wish a very happy…


Thursday, December 7, 2023
A Date Which Will Live in Infamy

Today we remember the 2,403 Americans who were killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on this day in 1941. We will always remember those who were killed while…


Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Be Safe this Holiday Season: Celebrate Responsibly!

December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month because the holiday season has the highest rate of crashes all year. Don’t let yourself or your family become a statistic…


Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Gun Ban Challenge Deadline Approaching

The state of Illinois has until Wednesday to respond to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding a challenge to Democrats’ firearms ban. https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_8f57d86a-9087-11ee-a69f-3fb7acd7584d.html


Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Invest in Kids will Expire Without a Single (Required) Report on the Program’s Progress

The Invest in Kids scholarship program has helped more than 9,500 low-income students attend the schools that best meet their learning needs. Children and parents from across the state have…


Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Compromise on Nuclear Reactor Development Awaits Governor’s Signature

Legislation passed during the fall veto session will allow for the construction of small modular reactors in Illinois. Here’s what that means for our state. https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20231128/pending-legislation-would-allow-small-modular-nuclear-reactors-in-illinois-what-are-they


Saturday, November 25, 2023
It’s Small Business Saturday!

Small Businesses are the backbone of local economies. Today and throughout the Holiday Season please be sure to shop local and support the small businesses that make our communities thrive!


Thursday, November 23, 2023
Give Thanks!

The first Thanksgiving took place over 400 years ago, but the spirit of the holiday lives on today. It reminds us to be thankful for all that we have, including…


Monday, November 20, 2023
Farm Rescue can Help Farmers in Need

Farm Rescue helps farmers who have experienced a major illness, injury, or natural disaster by providing the necessary equipment and volunteer workforce to plant, hay, or harvest their crop free…


Sunday, November 19, 2023
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address-160 Years Ago Today

On November 19, 1863, a dedication ceremony was held for the new Gettysburg Soldiers’ National Cemetery. The keynote speaker was Edward Everett, a famed orator who had served as a U.S….