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Monday, June 26, 2023
News Update: Abortions, FOID Card, Traveling Office Hours

On Anniversary of Dobbs Decision, 54% Increase in Abortions for Planned Parenthood Illinois Pro-life Americans around the country are celebrating the one-year anniversary of the reversal of the 1973 Supreme…


Saturday, June 24, 2023
National Safety Month

Every June, the NSC marks National Safety Month by providing educational information on emergency preparedness, slips, trips, and falls, heat-related illness, and hazard recognition. The National Safety Council was founded…


Friday, June 23, 2023
Caulkins Traveling Office Hours June 27-29

Traveling office hours are open to the public. Appointments are encouraged but not required, however, scheduled meetings will take place in the order in which they were received. To schedule…


Thursday, June 22, 2023
Reps. Caulkins & Halbrook to Host Town Hall in Mt. Zion on Thursday

Illinois State Representative Dan Caulkins invites residents in Macon County to meet him and State Representative Brad Halbrook on June 22nd at the Mt. Zion Convention Center to discuss state…


Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Pritzker’s Administration Will Close Enrollment for State-Funded Health Insurance for Immigrants

On Friday, Governor JB Pritzker acted to restrict a medicaid-style program to provide health coverage to undocumented immigrants. The program was initially created in 2020 to cover those immigrants 65…


Tuesday, June 20, 2023
National American Eagle Day

“Each year on June 20th, National American Eagle Day honors our national symbol, raising awareness for protecting the Bald Eagle. The day also encourages the recovery of their natural environments…


Monday, June 19, 2023
Representative Caulkins & Halbrook Host Mt. Zion Town Hall

Join State Representatives Dan Caulkins and Brad Halbrook for an End of Session Town Hall meeting on Thursday, June 22 in Mt. Zion.


Friday, June 16, 2023
Free Fishing in Illinois June 16-June 19

From June 16-19, residents are able to fish in Illinois lakes and waterways without purchasing a fishing license, salmon or trout stamp, just in time for the Father’s Day holiday. For…


Thursday, June 15, 2023
With a wink and a nod, governor gets unfettered powers

One way for lawmakers to get what they want without having to be responsible to voters is to abdicate their Constitutional authority to the governor. What a great scheme: Give…


Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Biometric lawsuit abuse not going away soon

Biometrics is a term you may have seen, but what does it mean? Biometrics are measurements related to a person’s unique physical characteristics, including but not limited to fingerprints, palmprints,…