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Monday, April 10, 2023
Join Reps. Rosenthal & Coffey for Some Coffee & Conversation

Please join Rep. Wayne Rosenthal and Rep. Mike Coffey for coffee and conversation. The representatives will provide a legislative update and answer your questions about state issues, programs and services….


Thursday, April 6, 2023
Public Feedback Sought for Broadband Expansion

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Office of Broadband and the University of Illinois will be holding a series of listening sessions in Central Illinois to give the…


Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Watch Out for Storm Related Scams

The Illinois Attorney General’s office is alerting the public to watch out for scammers looking to exploit homeowners and business owners in need of repairs from storm-related damage. From the…


Monday, April 3, 2023
Severe Weather Preparedness

With more severe weather expected tomorrow in Illinois, it’s important we are all prepared for severe storms and tornadoes. Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning:…


Friday, March 31, 2023
Illinois Counties Lead U.S. in Corn and Soybean Production

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reported the final numbers for crop year 2022. According to the USDA, the top eleven U.S. counties for soybean yield per acre were…


Friday, March 24, 2023
Rosenthal Legislation to Support Veteran Small Businesses Passes House

This week, the Illinois House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation filed by State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) to improve opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses. The legislation, House Bill 2288, updates…


Friday, March 10, 2023
Rosenthal Backed Measure to Combat Fentanyl Epidemic Advances

This week, legislation backed by State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) passed out of the House Public Health Committee to combat the deadly fentanyl epidemic that has plagued communities across the…


Thursday, March 2, 2023
Attorney General Files Brief in SAFE-T Act Lawsuit Before State Supreme Court

Current state law continues to allow the circuit court to impose cash bail requirements on individuals awaiting trial, but statutory language in the controversial SAFE-T Act passed by Illinois Democrats…


Thursday, February 23, 2023
Illinois Department of Revenue Reminds Eligible Taxpayers to Take Advantage of Senior Citizens Tax Deferral Program

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has reminded senior citizens about the availability of the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program which allows qualified seniors to defer all or…


Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Gun Ban Law Facing Headwinds in Federal Court

When Democrats passed the controversial gun ban bill just before the end January lame-duck session of the 102nd General Assembly, Illinois Republicans warned that the bill would face serious constitutional…