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Saturday, December 14, 2024
Honoring Our Veterans on Wreaths Across America Day

Today we pause to pay tribute to our veterans on Wreaths Across America Day. Thousands of wreaths will be placed at the graves of veterans across the nation as a…


Friday, December 13, 2024
Chatham Police Officers Help Elderly Senior Citizen

Chatham Police Thank you Chatham IL Police Department for going above and beyond to provide service to a senior citizen in need of help-and to the Meals on Wheels worker…


Thursday, December 12, 2024
Annual Illinois Farm Bureau Meeting in Chicago

It was a pleasure to join my colleagues in Chicago for the Annual Illinois Farm Bureau Meeting. Since 1916, Illinois Farm Bureau has provided education and information to help farmers,…


Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Illinois shutters its coal power plants and more grid battery storage is needed

Illinois Energy Demand As Illinois transitions away from coal power, the focus on building battery storage capacity has intensified. While some view this as a necessary solution for energy reliability,…


Monday, December 9, 2024
State Government | Budget Deficit | Jobs

STATE GOVERNMENT DFPR responds to House Republican pressure, announces first phase of plan to modernize professional licensing. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR) is the State agency that…


Saturday, December 7, 2024
Remembering Pearl Harbor and Honoring The Lives Lost

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day December 7 marks Pearl Harbor Day, a time to honor the lives lost during the surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii,…


Thursday, December 5, 2024
Illinois rolls out first phase of plan to modernize professional licensing

The professional licensure system has been a major issue for professionals who need a professional license to work in Illinois. This fall, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation…


Wednesday, December 4, 2024
“Day in The Life” with State Rep. Mike Coffey

As your State Representative, it’s my priority to improve the quality of life for my constituents in the 95th District and across Illinois. I believe the best way to achieve…


Monday, December 2, 2024
Helpful Tips to Prepare Your Home for Winter

Prepare for Winter Living in Illinois means homeowners have to always be prepared for changes in the weather. The climate encapsulates all four seasons in Illinois, and staying ahead of the…


Thursday, November 28, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a treasured national holiday in the United States, celebrated this year on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Its origins date back over four centuries to 1621, when the Pilgrims of Plymouth…