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Friday, March 19, 2021
New “Bridge Phase” Further Delays Full Illinois Reopening

While other states have fully reopened this year, Governor Pritzker continues to drag his feet. On Thursday, he announced a new “bridge phase” between Phase 4 and Phase 5 in…


Thursday, March 18, 2021
Join the Fight Against Illinois’ Culture of Corruption

Enough is enough! Let’s end the culture of corruption in Illinois by eliminating conflicts of interest, removing partisan politics from drawing legislative boundaries and giving citizens more control of their…


Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Fiscal Responsibility, Ethical Government, Plentiful Jobs…It’s Time to Reimagine Illinois!

If you could build a better Illinois, what would it look like? We’ve reimagined an Illinois free of corruption and with responsible fiscal leadership. An Illinois where jobs are plentiful…


Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Illinois Students: Submit Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid

his week is Rock the FAFSA Week to encourage Illinois students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Even if a student isn’t sure college is the next step, the FAFSA can…


Wednesday, March 3, 2021
What You Need to Know About the Remote Committee Process

Session days for the Illinois House have been canceled for this week and next, but committees are meeting remotely. Here’s what you need to know to participate and offer input…


Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Halbrook: Let Families Enjoy High School Sports

“Families and fans need to be allowed to enjoy High School sports again,” Rep. Halbrook said. Rep. Halbrook and a bi-partisan coalition of legislators this week joined school officials in…


Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Help Preserve Illinois’ Lincoln Heritage-Sign the Petition!

The Orwellian idea of removing Lincoln from Chicago would be as vain as an attempt to erase the history of Chicago itself. ”  Read more at the Tribune here. Sign…


Thursday, February 4, 2021
Hometown Award applications now being accepted

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service is accepting applications for the Governor’s Hometown Awards program. Interested townships, villages, cities, and counties can apply now through February 19. Click here for more…


Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Sign the Petition-Urge Gov. Pritzker to veto bill endangering our communities!

Stand with law enforcement officials and public safety agencies across Illinois in urging Governor Pritzker to veto House Bill 3653. This flawed bill will make it more difficult for law enforcement to keep…


Friday, January 22, 2021
IDPH agrees to resume High School Sports in East Central Illinois

This afternoon, IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike has announced that all Illinois health regions that reach Phase 4 of COVID mitigations (that includes our area) can play high school basketball. Read more here.