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Monday, September 23, 2024
Important Rail Safety Tips

This Rail Safety Week, make sure you know how to stay safe around railroad tracks. Here are some important rail safety tips from Operation Lifesaver: 1. Freight trains don’t travel…


Friday, September 20, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Around the District, Law Enforcement, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT I had the privilege this week of traveling all around District 105 and visiting with local leaders and constituents while also enjoying some of the great businesses…


Friday, September 20, 2024
Illinois DMV Locations Changing Operating Hours

All Illinois DMV locations across the state will change operating hours starting next week. Here’s what you should know. Illinois DMVs changing hours to meet customer demand | MyStateline |…


Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the United States Constitution and honors all who have become U.S. citizens. Today we honor the foundational principles…


Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Three Things You Didn’t Know About Rep. Tipsword

Family comes first for Rep. Dennis Tipsword, and he has lived in Woodford County his entire life. Learn more about Rep. Tipsword from the Caucus Blog: The Caucus Blog of…


Monday, September 16, 2024
National Surgical Technologists Week September 15-21

Surgical Technologists play a vital role in the operating room to ensure everything from the proper instrumentation and equipment are in order, to working alongside the surgeon making sure the…


Friday, September 13, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Around the District, Consumer Safety, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT I was honored to visit Heartland Community College’s Normal campus this week to enjoy the President’s breakfast and presentation in the Agriculture Complex. Dean of Health Sciences,…


Friday, September 13, 2024
USDA September Corn and Soybean Yield Forecast

The USDA’s September yield forecast for corn and soybeans is in. Here’s what we expect to see in Illinois this year. USDA release September yield forecast for Illinois corn and…


Thursday, September 12, 2024
Illinois Supreme Court Hears Cases Pertaining to Detention Under SAFE-T Act

The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a pair of cases that test the authority of local courts to hold criminal suspects behind bars while they await trial. Supreme…


Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Remembering September 11 and Honoring the Memories of Those We Lost

On Patriot Day, we remember and honor the lives lost on September 11th. Let’s come together as one to honor the memories of those we lost and to support one…