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Monday, February 12, 2024
Happy Birthday, President Lincoln!

On February 12th, 1809, President Abraham Lincoln was born. President Lincoln had a profound effect on his home state of Illinois, and the entire nation, through his work to end…


Friday, February 9, 2024
New Grant Opportunities

New grant funding opportunities have been posted to the Illinois’ Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) website. Under “Active Programs and Awards”, you may filter your search to bring results…


Thursday, February 8, 2024
Rep. Schweizer Files First Bill Requiring Enhanced Notification of State Retiree Health Care Changes

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois… This week, State Representative Brandun Schweizer (R-Danville) filed his first bill in the Illinois General Assembly. House Bill 4972 requires the Central Management System, the state agency responsible…


Thursday, February 8, 2024
It’s National Boy Scouts Day!

On this day in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America was founded in Washington D.C. by William D. Boyce of Ottawa, Illinois. Since then, this organization has grown exponentially and…


Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Parkland College Offers Substitute Teacher Training Starting Feb. 17th

Parkland College in Champaign is offering a Substitute Teacher Training Series beginning on February 17th. For more information and to apply, visit Parkland’s website.


Monday, February 5, 2024
It’s National Burn Awareness Week

National Burn Awareness Week brings attention to the need for further burn awareness and prevention. This year’s theme is Flammable Liquids Burn, which acts as a reminder that flammable liquids,…


Saturday, February 3, 2024
National Missing Persons Day

As of 2022 there were over 500,000 open missing persons cases in the United States. National Missing Persons Day brings awareness about people that are missing in hopes of increasing…


Saturday, February 3, 2024
This Week in the 104th District

This week, I had the opportunity to work both in the district and on materials for Springfield next week. I am eager to return to Springfield for Session next week!…


Thursday, February 1, 2024
Celebrating Black History Month

Black History Month is a time to recognize the history, culture, and achievements of African Americans. This month-long celebration has been observed since 1976. The 2024 theme for Black History…


Thursday, February 1, 2024
Happy Freedom Day!

Happy Freedom Day! On February 1st, 1865, Illinois became the first state in the union to ratify the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in the United States.