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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Rep. Tipsword, House Honor Metamora Grade School Athletes

Today, Rep. Tipsword led the House in unanimous passage of House Resolution 97, honoring Metamora Grade School’s 7th grade boys basketball team on an undefeated season, making them the Illinois…


Tuesday, February 28, 2023
ISP unveils new patrol structure

The Illinois State Police has a new patrol structure that will allow the organization to better meet the needs of the public while combating a shortage of law enforcement officers…


Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Happy Birthday, President Washington

“Still I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain (what I consider the most enviable of all titles) the character of an honest man.” -George Washington…


Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Illinois students struggling with reading and math

At 622 schools across Illinois, only 1 out of 10 kids or less can read at grade level. The numbers for math are even more shocking with 930 schools reporting 1 out of 10…


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…