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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Celebrate the future of agriculture

Happy National FFA Week to our Illinois FFA chapters and the young leaders participating in FFA programs across the nation! #NationalFFAWeek


Monday, February 20, 2023
Celebrate Great Leadership This President’s Day!

With great leadership, amazing things can happen! Honoring our nation’s great leaders on this Presidents’ Day!


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Watch the Governor’s Budget Address Live

The Governor will deliver the combined State of the State and Budget Address today at noon. Follow along live at https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp.


Sunday, February 12, 2023
Happy Birthday, Abe!

Today we celebrate the life and achievements of one the greatest Presidents in U.S. history. Abraham Lincoln’s leadership, wisdom, and will to overcome the many hardships he faced throughout his…


Friday, February 10, 2023
Illinois Farm Family to be Highlighted in Superbowl Commercial

Did you know that 96% of Illinois farms are family owned? This weekend, an Illinois farm family will share their story during the Super Bowl and showcase the importance of agriculture across…


Thursday, February 9, 2023
IDNR is Hiring

IDNR is seeking applicants for the position of Conservation Police Officer Trainee. Offering competitive pay and benefits, including affordable, employer-sponsored health care, dental, vision, and pension. Employer-furnished equipment, take-home patrol…


Thursday, February 9, 2023
Another TRO Issued Against Dem Gun Ban

A third temporary restraining order has been issued in another case challenging the Democrats’ firearms ban. https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/macon-county-judge-issues-third-temporary-restraining-order-against-illinois-gun-ban/article_cb3ae2bc-a7e1-11ed-9d4f-1beeb03f03dc.html Meanwhile, Democrats have filed a new bill, House Bill 1517, that would impose…


Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Celebrate Boy Scouts’ Day!

The Boy Scouts of America was founded by an Illinoisan on this day in 1910. It is said that William D. Boyce of Ottawa got the idea for the civic-minded…


Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Gun Ban Passage Highlights Majority Party Sidestepping Rules to Avoid Public Input

The firearms ban is just one example of how Democrats continually sidestep or flat-out ignore the legislative process to speed through their preferred bills without allowing time for public review and…


Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Illinois State Police Expands Crisis Intervention Training

The Illinois State Police is rolling out Crisis Intervention Team training for all ISP officers starting this month. https://www.wandtv.com/community/illinois-state-police-expands-crisis-intervention-training/article_652714dc-a63d-11ed-94ca-6791f6fbb0d1.html