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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Happy 100th Anniversary of Ratification of the 19th Amendment

The 19th amendment of the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing all American women the right to vote, was passed by Congress June 4, 1919 and ratified on August 18, 1920. Learn more about the race…


Monday, August 17, 2020
McCombie named Champion of Free Enterprise by Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Illinois State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st District) has been named a Champion of Free Enterprise, an award given by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to legislators who have made special…


Friday, August 14, 2020
IDNR Accepting Applications for Snowmobile Trail Establishment Grant Program

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced applications are now being accepted for grants through the Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund (STEF) grant program. The deadline to apply is…


Friday, August 14, 2020
IDNR Announces Changes to Dove Hunting at State Sites

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced changes to dove hunting procedures at state sites due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The changes will provide greater protection to both…


Thursday, August 6, 2020
Third Lottery to be held for Deer Firearm and Muzzleloader Permits on August 21

Deer Firearm and Muzzleloader Hunting Information Learn more at​ https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/hunting/Pages/DeerFirearmMuzzleloader.aspx 2020 SEASON DATES First Firearm Deer Season:  November 20, 21 & 22, 2020 Second Firearm Deer Season:  December 3, 4,…


Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Lane Closures on US 67 Centennial Bridge for Bridge Inspections on Aug 6 & 7

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that a lane closure will be installed on the US 67 Centennial Bridge in Rock Island County, Illinois. The lane closure will be in…


Thursday, July 30, 2020
Esperanza Legal Assistance Center taking applications for COVID-19 Immigrant Family Support Project Emergency Funds

The COVID-19 Immigrant Family Support Project is a partnership between Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights in coordination with Esperanza Legal Assistance Center. The…


Thursday, July 30, 2020
Cleveland Road, Village of Colona, closed for through-traffic August 3-7

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that Cleveland Road in the Village of Colona will be closed to all through traffic from Monday, August 3 through Friday, August 7, 2020….


Thursday, July 30, 2020
Governor issues new guidance restricting youth sports

The Governor announced new guidance restricting youth and adult recreational organized sports in Illinois. That includes school-based sports such as those governed by the IHSA and IES, travel clubs, private leagues, recreational…


Monday, July 27, 2020
New grants for child care providers available

$270 million in funding is now available from the state of Illinois to assist child care providers with reopening in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting today, licensed child…