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Thursday, October 19, 2023
Veto Session Begins October 24

The Fall Veto Session is scheduled for October 24-26 and November 7-9. Here is a look at some of the issues the General Assembly is expected to discuss.


Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Protect Your Personal Information and Stay Cyber Safe

Cyber scams are nothing new. Every day, con artists are looking for ways to steal your personal information. Here are four simple things you can do to keep yourself cyber…


Monday, October 16, 2023
National School Bus Safety Week

Nearly every day, millions of children across the United States line up to ride the bus to school. The school bus is one of the safest modes of transportation, but…


Friday, October 13, 2023
Harvest Nears Midway Point in Illinois

Harvest season is going strong in Illinois. Remember to look out for large equipment on the roadways, be patient, and give our farmers plenty of room as they continue their…


Thursday, October 12, 2023
Happy National Farmers Day!

National Farmer’s Day is a special day set aside to appreciate the hardworking men and women who feed and fuel our world. Thank you to all farmers for your dedication…


Tuesday, October 10, 2023
World Mental Health Day

Mental health is more than the absence of a mental illness – it is essential to your overall health and quality of life. Self-care can play a role in maintaining…


Monday, October 9, 2023
Happy Columbus Day!

Columbus Day commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492. Wishing all a very happy Columbus Day!


Friday, October 6, 2023
Happy National Manufacturing Day!

Illinois’ manufacturing industry alone supports roughly $580 billion in annual economic impact. This drives investment, opportunity, and innovation across the state. Thank you to our manufacturers for all that they…


Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Celebrating National Walk and Roll to School Day

While kids may not have to walk ‘uphill both ways’ to school these days, they can still get healthy and active by walking or biking to class. Wishing all a…


Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Consider Becoming a Volunteer Firefighter in Your Local Community

A growing number of fire departments in Illinois are running out of volunteer firefighters. About two-thirds of the state’s roughly 1,100 fire departments rely almost entirely on volunteers. Learn more…