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Sunday, December 31, 2023
Happy New Year’s Eve!

Happy New Year’s Eve! Wishing everyone a safe and happy night as we celebrate the beginning of the new year.


Thursday, December 28, 2023
Recognizing Pledge of Allegiance Day

Pledge of Allegiance Day commemorates the day that our pledge was adopted by Congress in 1945. First published in 1892, our pledge honors our nation’s values of freedom and liberty.


Wednesday, December 27, 2023
New Year, New Laws for 2024

In 2024, Illinoisans will see more than 300 new laws take effect. Here are a few notable new laws: Rep. Meier – Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Awareness  Public Act 103-119,…


Monday, December 25, 2023
Christmas is also National Pumpkin Pie Day

Christmas is also National Pumpkin Pie Day, and pumpkin pie is the official state pie of Illinois! Hope you’re having a merry Christmas and enjoying a slice of pumpkin pie!


Monday, December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from my family to yours!


Friday, December 22, 2023
Wishing You a Blessed & Merry Christmas

State Rep. Tom Weber extends his well wishes for a blessed and merry Christmas and asks that we keep the members of our Armed Forces serving overseas in our prayers…


Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Planning Underway for America’s 250th Birthday

In less than three years, the United States will commemorate its 250th birthday, or Semiquincentennial, celebration. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, with the nation’s 250th birthday…


Tuesday, December 19, 2023
DCEO Back to Business Grant Opportunity

The DCEO Back to Business: New Business Grant Program will provide financial relief of up to $30,000 to businesses that started between 2020 and 2021 and faced hardship due to…


Monday, December 18, 2023
Nuclear Power Bill Signed Into Law

The new Public Act 103-584 applies to small modular reactors which, by scale design, cannot generate enough heat to breach containment. Advocates say that small modular reactor technology are one…


Friday, December 15, 2023
Recognizing Bill of Rights Day

On December 15th, 1791, the United States of America ratified the Bill of Rights, which included the first 10 amendments in the U.S. Constitution. These amendments are the bedrock of…