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Tuesday, October 21, 2025
This is School Bus Safety Week

The school bus is one of the safest vehicles on the road. However, children are more at risk when approaching or leaving a school bus. This School Bus Safety Week,…


Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Fall session begins this week

This week the House and Senate will return to Springfield for the fall session, a short, six-day meeting to consider any bills which were vetoed over the summer, as well…


Thursday, October 9, 2025
Mount Pulaski High School career fair

Stop by and see us this morning at the Mount Pulaski High School job fair! The event runs until 11:30 a.m.


Monday, October 6, 2025
Blood drive today at Morton VFW

Just about every day I transfuse blood products to my patients in surgery and I am always thankful for the people who donate that blood. Please consider donating today at…


Tuesday, September 30, 2025
IDFPR announces new licensing process for internationally trained physicians

Thank you Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for your work on this bipartisan effort to get more of our internationally trained physician colleagues back to work and taking…


Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Logan County among Illinois communities awarded EV charger grants

Happy to see that the Shell station in Atlanta, IL, was included among the communities throughout Illinois to be awarded competitive grant funding from IDOT for EV charging stations! You…


Wednesday, September 17, 2025
National Constitution and Citizenship Day

Today is Constitution and Citizenship Day! On this day in 1787 the delegates in Philadelphia signed the Constitution and sent it to the states for ratification. Today is also a…


Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Standing Up for First Responders

First responders are the backbone of public safety. They are the first ones there when we need them most, working under extreme conditions to save lives, restore order, and provide…


Thursday, September 4, 2025
Recognizing 100 years of Nestle Libby’s

Proud to recognize 100 years of Nestle Libby’s canning pumpkins in Morton. Happy Pumpkin Festival everyone! Read the full resolution here.


Tuesday, September 2, 2025
House Republican licensing reforms aim to get Illinois working

The State of Illinois has been notorious in recent years for delays in processing applications and renewals for several professionals who require state professional licensing. The Illinois Department of Financial…