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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Illinois Leads Nation in Declining Small Business Revenue

According to a recent survey, Illinois leads the nation in declining revenues for small businesses. We have to make Illinois the best place to do business to grow jobs and opportunities…


Monday, September 4, 2023
Happy Labor Day!

Wishing everyone a safe and fun Labor Day!


Friday, September 1, 2023
September is National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. Preparedness is more than…


Wednesday, August 30, 2023
ISBE Opens Teacher of the Year Award Applications on September 1

The Illinois State Board of Education’s 2024 Those Who Excel and Teacher of the Year Awards applications open Friday, September 1. Learn more about these awards here.


Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Goose Hunting Season Opens Friday

Early Canada goose hunting starts statewide Friday to open waterfowl hunting season in Illinois. For more information about hunting season dates and regulations, click here.


Thursday, August 24, 2023
Rep. Davis Reacts to Mapes Trial Verdict

YORKVILLE- Following the guilty verdict found in the Tim Mapes trial, State Representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) released the following statement: “Here we are once again, only a few months after…


Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Rep. Davis Supports SB76 Veto Override

We have the opportunity to provide residents with low-cost and reliable clean energy by lifting Illinois’ ban on new nuclear construction. I urge my colleagues across the aisle to join us in…


Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Rising Crime Lead to $2 Billion Worth of Stolen Goods in 2021

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates that Illinois businesses lost more than $2 billion worth of stolen goods in 2021. Click here for more information.


Thursday, August 17, 2023
Fixing Care for Families in Crisis

In January of 2023, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) was faced with a lawsuit accusing the agency of mistreating children in their care by having them sent…


Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Recognizing National Airborne Day

National Airborne Day is observed on August 16th each year to commemorate the first official American parachute jump, made in 1940 by the U.S. Army’s Parachute Test Platoon. Today we…