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Sunday, July 30, 2023
National Whistleblower Day

It is crucial that we continue to call out bad behavior in Illinois in order to end the culture of corruption that has grown in our state government for decades….


Thursday, July 27, 2023
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

On Korean War Veterans Armistice Day we pay tribute to those who served in the Korean War and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. May their bravery never be…


Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Home Delivery of Spirits is Here to Stay

Home delivery of alcohol in Illinois is here to stay, as the cocktails-to-go law has been extended for five years through August 1, 2028. Illinois restaurants and bars first began…


Tuesday, July 25, 2023
National Hire a Veteran Day

National Hire a Veteran Day was designed to implore U.S. businesses to consider hiring some of the estimated 200,000 veterans who leave the armed forces every year. Here are seven…


Monday, July 24, 2023
Stay Safe in the Heat

A stretch of hot weather is expected across Illinois this week. Here are a few tips for staying safe in the heat: -Limit outdoor activities -Drink plenty of water -Wear…


Friday, July 21, 2023
Human Trafficking is Happening in Illinois

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that occurs in every state, including Illinois. Statistics show that Illinois ranks in the top 10 nationwide in human trafficking cases. In 2021, the…


Thursday, July 20, 2023
National Moon Day

“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” – 54 years ago today, Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to walk on…


Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Caulkins Reacts to Supreme Court Decision Eliminating Cash Bail in Illinois

Illinois State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) issued a statement following today’s decision by the Illinois Supreme Court upholding the constitutionality of the Pretrial Fairness portion of the SAFE-T Act. “Not…


Monday, July 17, 2023
Virtual Job Fair July 25, Register Today

The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is hosting a virtual job fair on Tuesday, July 25 from 1-2 p.m. The job fair will be held online and is…


Friday, July 14, 2023
Illinois Democrats continue to shortchange funding for local municipalities

The Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) was enacted in Illinois following the passage of the state income tax in 1969. A key element of the agreement was the establishment of…