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Monday, April 1, 2024
House back in session Tuesday– follow along live

The House will be back in session at noon on Tuesday. You can follow the proceedings live on the Illinois General Assembly’s website. Find House session and committee schedules here: https://www.ilga.gov/house/schedules/default.asp…


Monday, April 1, 2024
National Child Abuse Prevention Month

National Child Abuse Prevention Month is a time to bring awareness to this issue and to honor and uplift the survivors of child abuse and neglect. Knowing the signs, such…


Friday, March 29, 2024
Wishing you a Happy Easter

Friday, March 29, 2024
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day

National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day celebrates the 33 million small businesses that support our local economies. Be sure to stop by and support a local mom and pop…


Monday, March 25, 2024
Illinois State Police is offering $90k+ for new troopers

To recruit the best and brightest into one of the premier law enforcement agencies in the country, the Illinois State Police (ISP) is now offering just over $90,000 in starting…


Thursday, March 21, 2024
Hauter bill to aid ER patients passes House committee

Patients admitted to emergency rooms during times of disaster or epidemic will have the opportunity to have a medical advocate alongside them under a bill sponsored by Rep. Bill Hauter…


Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Thank you Small Business Development Centers

Today is National SBDC Day, which recognizes the impact of Small Business Development Centers across the country. SBDCs provide resources and tools for aspiring business owners and support current businesses…


Tuesday, March 19, 2024
National Agriculture Day

Happy National Agriculture Day! Did you know that Illinois is the fifth highest agriculture-producing state in the nation? Celebrate today by enjoying locally-grown agricultural products.


Sunday, March 17, 2024
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Friday, March 15, 2024
Elected Officials of Lincoln and Logan County Condemn Decision to Close Logan Correctional Center

State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason), State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton), Logan County Board Chairman Emily Davenport, and Lincoln Mayor Tracy Welch released the following joint statement in response to the Pritzker…