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Friday, May 5, 2023
16 Family-Friendly Summer Destinations in Illinois

With summer right around the corner, many families are planning their trips across the country. But why leave Illinois when you can spend your summer enjoying the beauty, thrills, and…


Tuesday, May 2, 2023
National Foster Care Day

Foster families come from all walks of life and are needed across Illinois to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children of our state. Learn more about becoming…


Monday, May 1, 2023
Capitol Update: Budget, Healthcare, Public Safety

The Illinois House has 13 days left until we are scheduled to adjourn on May 19. Last week the House was busy considering bills in committee. This is the time…


Monday, May 1, 2023
Shop Local: National Small Business Week

For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.


Friday, April 28, 2023
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Recognize the signs and act

April marks the observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, an annual campaign that aims to raise awareness of the devastating consequences of child abuse and neglect. This month-long initiative…


Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Watch Session Live at Noon

The Illinois House of Representatives begins at Noon today. You may watch and listen live today (April 25) at 12pm here: https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp


Monday, April 24, 2023
Capitol Update

The Illinois House of Representatives returns to business tomorrow, with four weeks to go before the legislature adjourns until the fall. I anticipate lawmakers voting on a state budget by…


Monday, April 24, 2023
National Library Week!

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. Be sure to visit your local…


Friday, April 21, 2023
ICash – Illinois’ Unclaimed Property Program

Illinois’ $3.5 billion unclaimed property program—also known as I-Cash—is one of the state’s oldest consumer protection initiatives and safeguards the contents of overlooked safe deposit boxes, unpaid life insurance benefits,…


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Watch House Session Live at 12pm Today

The Illinois House of Representatives begins at Noon today. You may watch and listen live today (April 19) at 12pm here: https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp