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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Rep. Frese: All Proposals to Reform DCFS Should Be Discussed

Illinois lawmakers discuss ways to address ongoing issues with state’s child welfare agency | Illinois | thecentersquare.com “Funding for DCFS continues to rise, and at the same time, so do…


Saturday, June 24, 2023
It’s County Fair Season!

County Fairs are in full swing across the state. Get out there and celebrate summer!  2023 County Fair Dates Flyer.pdf (illinois.gov)


Friday, June 23, 2023
Tax Holidays Expiring, FOID Cards, Invest in Kids, and More

Grocery/Gas Taxes rising July 1 The temporary pause in state taxes on groceries put in place last year will be over at the end of this month, so, unfortunately, families…


Friday, June 23, 2023
FOID card legal battle moves forward in Sangamon County

Attorneys have presented oral arguments in the Sangamon County court battle over the constitutionality of FOID cards in Illinois.


Monday, June 19, 2023
Celebrate Freedom on Juneteenth

On June 19, 1865, Union troops finally freed enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay and across Texas some two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation…


Sunday, June 18, 2023
Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day today to all of the amazing dads across Illinois!


Friday, June 16, 2023
“Fight the Bite” to Prevent West Nile

The Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding the public that along with the start of summer, mosquito season is getting underway in Illinois and that positive batches of West Nile…


Thursday, June 15, 2023
Drought Beginning to Impact Crops

At least one inch of rain each week is ideal for crops, farmers say, but rain amounts in the past month have been far below that amount. https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/early-drought-farmers-midwest/526-ba069945-aba5-459e-97c1-7f2e299c2511


Wednesday, June 14, 2023
It’s Flag Day!

246 years ago today, Old Glory was adopted as the official flag of our great nation. Since its adoption, the American flag has proudly served as a symbol of freedom…


Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Illinois Should be a Destination for Growth

The more burdens we put on residents and job creators, the more we push people away from our state. If we focused on making Illinois an affordable place to call…