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Saturday, May 4, 2024
Jewish-American Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month recognizes and honors the important contributions of Jewish Americans. This month, individuals from all backgrounds will celebrate the Jewish American experience throughout our history!


Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Bringing Home the Bacon!

Did you know that the Illinois pork industry produces more than 6 billion slices of bacon each year? Today we are celebrating this beloved protein and the pork producers who…


Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Beginning the Session “Homestretch”

We’re back in Springfield today and kicking off the final month of the spring legislative session. This week is expected to be committee-heavy as we begin moving Senate Bills ahead…


Monday, April 29, 2024
Shop Small to Promote Local Small Businesses!

Happy National Small Business Week to the entrepreneurs who power our economy. Remember to shop local this week and show your support for small businesses in Illinois!


Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Ending Corruption Requires Holding Elected Officials Accountable

As a member of the House Ethics and Elections Committee, Rep. Tipsword notes that many initiatives to hold elected officials to the highest possible standard were introduced this spring but…


Thursday, April 18, 2024
This Day in History-The Illinois Enabling Act

Did you know…On this day in 1818, the Illinois Enabling Act was passed in Congress. This Act provided for the organization of a state government, established the northern boundary of…


Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Legislation Attacks Local Control of Residential Zoning

The Single-Family Zoning Ban Act is now the second piece of legislation proposed during the spring session intended to strip local governments of their zoning authority so that the state…


Monday, April 15, 2024
Thank a Public Safety Telecommunicator

National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week honors public safety telecommunicators for their commitment and dedication. Public safety telecommunicators work around the clock to ensure the safety of our communities. Thank you…


Friday, April 12, 2024
Grants Available for Police Vehicle, Officer Body Cameras

April / 2024             FY24 Law Enforcement Camera Grant – Spring  Application deadline May 3, 2024   Grants to Illinois police agencies of municipalities, counties,…


Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Watch Springfield Action Live

We are back in Springfield this week and expecting a busy few days ahead as we approach the committee deadline for substantive House Bills. You can follow along live with…