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Thursday, July 18, 2024
Grants for Pork Research in Schools

The Illinois Pork Producers Association has launched a new grant program aimed at supporting pork research in high schools and colleges.


Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Hot Dog!

Happy National Hot Dog Day! No matter how you prepare them, hot dogs are a summer food staple. Be sure to enjoy a hot dog today to celebrate. ?


Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Don’t Wait to Renew Your Professional License!

The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is reminding individuals with certain professional licenses currently up for renewal to start the renewal process before their license expires. Several…


Monday, July 15, 2024
What we Know So Far About the Suspect in the Shooting of former President Trump

A suspect has been named in the attempt on former President Trump’s life, and information about him is continuing to come in. Here’s what we know so far. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/fbi-names-suspect-in-trump-assassination-attempt


Friday, July 12, 2024
Dems’ Election Power Grab in the Hands of the Illinois Supreme Court

Democrats’ mid-cycle elections law that was found unconstitutional earlier this year is now in the hands of the Illinois Supreme Court. https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_44cf2b5c-3ef8-11ef-900d-2307e264743d.html


Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Shelbyville DMV Renovations will Require a Temporary Relocation

Changes are coming to the Secretary of State’s Drivers Services Facility in Shelbyville, including a temporary relocation while renovations are underway.


Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Appreciate Cows!

Happy National Cow Appreciation Day! Whether it be providing us with dairy or beef products, cows are an important part of our food supply. 


Monday, July 8, 2024
Turkey Hunting Change on the Way

Beginning next year, .410 shot shells will be added to the acceptable sizes of turkey shot already accepted by the state. https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/new-illinois-law-sets-shells-for-turkey-hunting/article_feed41d0-3981-11ef-8c0f-83687bf97471.html


Sunday, July 7, 2024
Farmers Market Coupon Book Available for Income-Eligible Seniors

Farmers Market season is here! The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), administered jointly by the Illinois Department on Aging and Illinois Department of Human Services, offers income-eligible older adults…


Saturday, July 6, 2024
Happy Birthday to the Illinois State Flag!

On this day in 1915, Illinois adopted its first official state flag! https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2019/08/the-flag.html