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Monday, September 21, 2020
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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
IDNR Launches New ‘Hunt Illinois’ Website

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced the launch of the new Hunt Illinois website – an online resource for Illinois residents and visitors to the state interested in…


Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Hispanic Heritage Month Events hosted by Central Management Services (CMS)

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15, 2020 through October 15, 2020 and is observed annually as a month-long celebration of the extensive history, diverse cultures, and contributions of the Latinx…


Monday, September 7, 2020
US 30 Bridge over Hennepin Feeder Canal in Rock Falls to receive $1.2 million rehabilitation

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces today that weather permitting, construction work will begin on Monday, September 14, 2020, on the bridge carrying US Route 30 over the Hennepin Feeder…


Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Special Investigating Committee Formed to Investigate House Speaker Michael Madigan

Today, House Republican Leader Jim Durkin announced a petition to form a Special Investigating Committee concerning the corruption allegations of House Speaker Mike Madigan. The petition filed coincides with information…


Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Some Illinois Unemployed to receive additional $300 in weekly Unemployment Benefits

Illinois received approval on September 1 for an extra $300 in weekly federal unemployment benefits authorized by President Donald Trump through an Executive Order in August. The Federal Emergency Management…


Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Resurfacing on Garden Plain Road between Fenton Road and IL-84 near Morrison to begin August 31

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces today that weather permitting, construction work will begin on Monday, August 31, 2020, on Garden Plain Road between Fenton Road and IL 84 near…


Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Census Deadline approaching- NOT too late to help your community

Census deadline is near. Illinoisans who still need to be counted are encouraged to either return the completed census packet by mail, fill out the form online at my2020census.gov or…


Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Secretary of State Announces One-Year Extension of Driver’s License Expiration Dates for Seniors Age 75 and Older

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that the expiration date for valid driver’s licenses held by Illinois drivers who are 75 years of age or older has been extended for a…


Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Business Interruption Grants Issued in 71st District

Representative Tony McCombie announced that dozens of small businesses in the 71st District received either $10,000 or $20,000 in funding from the first round of Business Interruption Grants (BIG). In…