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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
USDA Secretary issues 4 national disaster designations across Illinois

Farmers and their crops across Illinois are hurting this year due to drought and damaging storms, which has led the USDA to issue multiple national disaster declarations. According to the…


Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Illinois continues to shortchange funding for local municipalities

The Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) was enacted in Illinois following the passage of the state income tax in 1969. A key element of the agreement was the establishment of…


Monday, July 10, 2023
Rep. Rosenthal Backs Zero Traffic Fatalities Task Force

SPRINGFIELD, IL… State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) backs legislation that requires the Secretary of Transportation to form the Zero Traffic Fatalities Task Force aimed at reducing traffic fatalities to zero…


Monday, July 10, 2023
Rep. Rosenthal backs legislation that helps law enforcement with PTSD

Our law enforcement keeps our communities safe and they must be provided with proper training and the resources required to address PTSD. The Illinois Police Training Act protects our law…


Friday, July 7, 2023
Park and Recreation Month- Where Community Grows

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading organization that’s dedicated to building strong communities through parks and recreation. Through professional development, grants, programs, and research, the NRPA…


Thursday, July 6, 2023
Blue Collar Jobs Act launches in Illinois with incentive programs

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the launch of the Blue Collar Jobs Act (BCJA) Tax Credit application for eligible companies. BCJA is a bipartisan legislative package designed…


Wednesday, July 5, 2023
County Fairs Across the State Offer Wholesome Family Fun

One of the great aspects of life in Illinois are the unique County Fairs that are held from June through October all over the state. Find the full list of…


Monday, July 3, 2023
Biden Biodiesel Quotas a Blow to ADM and others

The Biden administration has once again dealt a blow to Illinois-based Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) and similar agricultural companies with the recent announcement of increased quotas of biomass-based diesel…


Friday, June 30, 2023
Storm aftermath updates

Information for those impacted by yesterday’s storms in Sangamon County and the surrounding areas. Officials are warning residents not to attempt to clear trees or other debris from power lines…


Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Illinois getting over $1B to expand broadband internet for farmers

Illinois will receive $1B to expand high-speed internet service to farmers across the state. People living in rural areas find it challenging to get high-speed internet for daily work. In…