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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Truck Driver Scholarships Available

Truck drivers are critical for transporting farm commodities, inputs, and food throughout our state and nation. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a truck driver, check…


Monday, September 11, 2023
Never Forget

Twenty-two years ago today, our lives were forever changed. Today we remember the heroes who emerged that day, from first responders who ran toward danger, to the everyday Americans who…


Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Madigan “criminal enterprise” Trial Approaching

“As former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan prepares for a federal jury to decide whether he ran ‘a criminal enterprise’ as the state’s most powerful politician, he now faces a…


Monday, September 4, 2023
Celebrate American Workers

Today we recognize the many contributions of American workers to the strength and prosperity of our nation. Wishing all a happy Labor Day!


Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Farm Family Resource Initiative Assists Ag Families

The Farm Family Resource Initiative provides a range of resources to assist farmers with farm-related issues that include mental and physical health needs. https://www.wandtv.com/community/marketplace/3/farm-family-resource-initiative-provides-needed-mental-health-resources/article_cc86da3e-42b1-11ee-8286-3b40bcce67dd.html


Saturday, August 26, 2023
It’s Constitution Day, Illinois

On this day in 1818, the Illinois Constitutional Convention adopted the first State Constitution and selected Kaskaskia as the first state capital. We must always work to protect our state…


Tuesday, August 22, 2023
“Legislation by Ambush”

“Legislative ambush is a routine majority practice when it comes to passing controversial measures like weapons bans and the controversial SAFE-T Act…” Jim Dey | Illinois Supreme Court’s willful blindness…


Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Illinois Gun Law Challenges Continue at the Federal Level

The National Shooting Sports Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit against a newly-signed law targeting firearms makers and sellers in Illinois. https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2023/8/15/23832669/gun-rights-group-lawsuit-illinois-law-unsafe-marketing-practices-firearms-makers-and-sellers


Thursday, August 10, 2023
Federal Trial Begins for Former Madigan Chief of Staff

Wednesday was the first day of Timothy Mapes’ Federal perjury and obstruction of justice trial. Federal trial to decide whether ex-chief of staff lied to protect his boss, Illinois House…


Monday, August 7, 2023
Dems’ Gun Ban Draws More Fire

More lawsuits against the firearms and magazine ban signed into law in January 2023 may be coming soon. A problematic portion of the law adds the use of certain attachments…