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Friday, June 14, 2024
The History of Flag Day and Celebrating Old Glory

The United States flag is celebrated each year on Flag Day, June 14, to commemorate the day the official flag act resolution was adopted in 1777. The Second Continental Congress adopted this…


Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Illinois Free Fishing Days are June 14-17 this year!

4 Days of FREE Fishing! 🐟 Illinois residents looking to get out on the water can do so free of charge in numerous locations this weekend, as the state’s annual…


Friday, June 7, 2024
Illinois Farmer Veterans Alliance Program

The Illinois Farm Bureau and several partners around the state, created the Illinois Farmer Veterans Alliance program to offer resources and guidance for veterans who are interested in agriculture. Illinois…


Thursday, June 6, 2024
Remembering D-Day on June 6th

On June 6th, 1944, Allied troops commanded the largest seaborne invasion in history on the beach of Normandy, France. D-Day is a time to remember the sacrifices made by those…


Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The Governor signs largest state budget in history

The Governor is set to sign Democrats’ $53.1 billion budget this morning, the largest spending plan in Illinois history. A reminder that this plan was passed in the middle of…


Monday, June 3, 2024
Celebrating National Dairy Month in Illinois

June is National Dairy Month! This month is a celebration of dairy products and the dairy industry as a whole. Thank you to dairy farmers across the country for your…


Friday, May 31, 2024
Rosenthal and McClure Pass Legislation to Enable Repairs and Replacements for Historic Bridges

News From State Representative Wayne Rosenthal Springfield, IL…What do you do when a historic bridge that is still used is in drastic need of repair or replacement? If a bridge…


Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Democrats Vote for Tax Hikes and $1 Billion for Non-Citizens in FY25 Budget

In the wee small hours of the morning, Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly voted to implement a $53.1 billion spending plan, passing the overreaching state budget without Republican support….


Monday, May 27, 2024
Today We Celebrate Memorial Day and Our Freedoms

Memorial Day is a reminder of the brave men and women who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. While Memorial Day is usually a holiday marking the beginning…


Friday, May 24, 2024
Session Deadline and Republicans Have Yet To See The Budget

We’ve made it to Democrats’ self-imposed end of session deadline and Republicans have yet to see the state budget. This week has been very busy in the House with debate…