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Thursday, November 19, 2020
McCombie Co-Signs Letter Urging Rural Critical Access Hospitals receive Hospital Transformation Funding Consideration

The following letter was sent to Illinois Healthcare and Family Services Director Theresa Eagleson on November 18 by Republican members of the Hospital Transformation Working Group. November 18, 2020 Director…


Tuesday, November 17, 2020
IDPH Mobile Testing Site in Savanna on Nov. 22

There will be an IDPH mobile testing site in Savanna this weekend. Please see details below: Date: Sunday, November 22 Address: 251 S 4th Street, Savanna, Carroll County Time: 8am to 4pm…


Monday, November 16, 2020
Forever Homes for the Holidays- Pet Adoption During the Holiday Season

It’s not hard to picture the joy of a warm puppy crawling out from under the Christmas tree with a bow on its head or a tiny new kitten chasing…


Monday, November 16, 2020
November is Winter Weather Preparedness Month in Illinois

The official start of winter is still over a month away but much of the state has already experienced its first snowfall as well as some dangerous Fall storms. This…


Friday, November 13, 2020
Rock Island and Henry Counties to get over $11 million in Mass Transit Investment

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that $112 million is being awarded to 31 downstate transit providers as part of Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic and bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital…


Friday, November 13, 2020
Rep. McCombie responds to cancellation of Fall Veto Session

Speaker of the House Mike Madigan has announced that the Fall Veto Session is canceled due to concerns over COVID-19 and proximity to the upcoming holidays. In response to the…


Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Recognizing Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a well-known American holiday, but there are also a few misconceptions about it — like how it’s spelled or whom exactly it celebrates. To clear some of…


Thursday, October 22, 2020
Lilly Insulins to be available for $35/month

Persons who utilize Lilly insulins can now get their Insulin for $35 per month, either through the Lilly Insulin Value Program or through the Part D Senior Savings Model, which federal…


Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Free Days at Shedd Aquarium throughout October for Illinois Residents

Illinois Residents Can Enjoy the Aquarium for Free on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays All Month WHAT:  Shedd Aquarium will offer twelve days in October when Illinois residents can visit the aquarium free…


Wednesday, September 30, 2020
State Public Health Officials Announce COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigations to Take Effect in Region 1 on October 3, 2020

Region 1 Seeing Increased Positivity Rates and Hospital Admissions Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are announcing COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will be implemented in Region 1,…