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Thursday, October 19, 2023
Tips for Fire Prevention Month

October is Fire Prevention Month to raise fire safety awareness and help protect homes and families. Here are some home safety tips from the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance: Install smoke…


Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Tax Relief for Individuals and Businesses Affected by the Conflict in the Middle East

From the Illinois Department of Revenue: Tax relief will be available for individuals and businesses affected by the attacks that took place in Israel a week ago and the resulting…


Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Cyber Security Awareness Month

Cyber scams are nothing new. Every day, con artists are looking for ways to steal your personal information. Here are 4 simple things you can do to keep yourself cyber…


Monday, October 16, 2023
Early Reports Show Prosecutors Have Ongoing Concerns About Elimination of Cash Bail

Illinois became the first state in the country to eliminate cash bail as a condition of pre-trial release on September 18. So far, the results have been mixed and there…


Friday, October 13, 2023
Rep. Weber Responds to Ex-DCFS Worker Being Found Guilty in AJ Freund’s Death

Following the verdict today that former Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) employee Carlos Acosta was found guilty of child endangerment in the death of AJ Freund in 2019,…


Friday, October 13, 2023
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Schedule Your Screening Today!

1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. But the good news is, there is hope. When caught in its earliest,…


Thursday, October 12, 2023
Rep. Weber Says DCFS Overhaul Should Include More Local Involvement to Protect Children

As DCFS begins its search for a new permanent director, State Rep. Tom Weber says the department needs an overhaul that involves more direct involvement with local law enforcement when…


Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Rep. Weber Calls for DCFS to be Restructured from the Ground Up

Speaking to Capitol Connection following news that DCFS Director Marc Smith will resign at the end of the year, State Representative Tom Weber called for a new director of the…


Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Standing with Israel

On Saturday, October 7th, Hamas executed an unprecedented surprise assault on Israel. Thousands of rockets were launched into Israel bombing civilian locations, killing hundreds and wounding thousands of innocent people….


Thursday, October 5, 2023
LLR Chamber of Commerce Hosting Blood Drive Oct. 16

The Lake Villa, Lindenhurst Round Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Oct. 16. To schedule an appointment – Click Here…