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Sunday, February 12, 2023
Happy Birthday, Abe!

Today we celebrate the life and achievements of one the greatest Presidents in U.S. history. Abraham Lincoln’s leadership, wisdom, and will to overcome the many hardships he faced throughout his…


Friday, February 10, 2023
Illinois Farm Family to be Highlighted in Superbowl Ad

Did you know that 96% of Illinois farms are family owned? This weekend, an Illinois farm family will share their story during the Super Bowl and showcase the importance of agriculture across…


Thursday, February 9, 2023
IDNR is Hiring!

IDNR’s Office of Law Enforcement currently has a staff of 148 conservation police officers and is looking to expand its ranks by 25 with the newest class of trainees. Applications…


Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Celebrate National Boy Scout Day!

The Boy Scouts of America was founded by an Illinoisan on this day in 1910. It is said that William D. Boyce of Ottawa got the idea for the civic-minded…


Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Illinois Democrats Won’t Take “No” for an Answer on More Tax Hikes

Even after voters overwhelming rejected the Governor’s 2020 plan to amend the state’s Constitution so he could raise taxes, Democrats remain steadfast in their efforts to try once again to…


Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Gov. Pritzker Needs to Stop Ignoring Agency Problems and Start Fixing Them

Dysfunction at state agencies under the Pritzker administration has caused Illinois residents unnecessary hardship. We can give Illinoisans an efficient, transparent state government that works for them by actually addressing the issues at our…


Monday, February 6, 2023
Happy Birthday Ronald Reagan!

On this day in 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan was born in the great state of Illinois where he learned the standards and values that would guide him throughout his life….


Monday, February 6, 2023
Another Energy Price Hike May Be Coming

Ameren Illinois, one of the state’s largest electric and gas delivery companies, has filed plans for electric and gas rate increases. https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2023/02/06/ameren-illinois-files-for-electric-and-gas-rate-increases/69862558007/


Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Celebrate Freedom Day

On January 31, 1865, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the resolution proposing the 13th Amendment to the Constitution which would abolish slavery and outlaw involuntary servitude. The next day,…


Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Another Second Amendment Victory

An Illinois appellate court has ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit over Democrats’ firearms ban, finding that a temporary restraining order keeping the bill from going into effect…