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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Rep. Caulkins Honors Local Women at State Capitol

Illinois State Representative State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) honored Jennifer Dahn, Founder and Executive Director of PawPrint Ministries Comfort Dogs, and Stephanie Price, Capital Coordinator at Caterpillar Inc. at the…


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Watch House Session Live at 12pm Today

The Illinois House of Representatives begins at Noon today. You may watch and listen live today (April 19) at 12pm here: https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp


Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Alzheimer’s Association Week of Action

This week, advocates affected by dementia across my district and Illinois have joined the Alzheimer’s Association’s Week of Action to make their voices heard. I am proud to be a…


Monday, April 17, 2023
Capitol Update: Tuesday, I Return To Springfield

The Illinois House has not been in session for the last two weeks.  We return on Tuesday for five more weeks of regular session where the focus will be on…


Friday, April 14, 2023
Applications are OPEN for $175M grant program for hotels & restaurants

$175M in grants are available for restaurants, hotels & creative arts business through #ILB2B. Need help preparing to apply or determining eligibility? 100+ navigators across IL are available to support…


Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Fishing Licenses on sale now!

Do you have your Illinois fishing license yet? Licenses for the 2023 season are on sale now! https://dnr.illinois.gov/lpr/fishinglicensesfees.html


Friday, April 7, 2023
Distracted Driver Awareness Month

In 2021, distracted driving killed 3,522 people.  April, which is national Distracted Driving Awareness Month, is a good time to regroup and take responsibility for the choices we make when we’re on…


Monday, April 3, 2023
March Madness Prevailed Again in Springfield

Thank A Vietnam Veteran Today and Every Day! 2023 marks 50 years since the Paris Peace Accords treaty was signed – officially ending the war in Vietnam. President Donald Trump…


Saturday, April 1, 2023
Call 811 Before You Dig

JULIE has been protecting Illinois communities for more than 45 years by providing a free notification service for homeowners and professional excavators to use to request the location of underground…


Thursday, March 30, 2023
Caulkins Attends Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day

The Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) has become the number one demonstration of citizens promoting gun owners’ rights in the United States, and the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA)…