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Deadline to Apply for Illinois Specialty Crop Block Grant is June 23, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture has opened applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant program. With over $679,000 available over the next three years, this initiative will fund projects aimed at expanding the availability of fresh produce and boosting the competitiveness of specialty crops ...
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Beware of Fake DMV Text Scams in Illinois Warns Secretary of State

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is urging residents to stay alert for phishing scams involving fake text messages from the so-called “Illinois State Department of Motor Vehicles.” These messages threaten to suspend vehicle registration and driving privileges, aiming to steal personal or financial ...
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Illinois Lawmakers Rush to Pass Budget Amid Revenue Decline and Federal Uncertainty

Illinois lawmakers are racing against a four-day deadline to pass a new state budget amid declining revenue projections and looming uncertainty from Washington. The General Assembly faces mounting pressure, as passing a budget after May 31, 2025, will require a supermajority. The Governor’s budget ...
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Illinois Lawmakers Honor Fallen Soldiers Amid WNBA Anthem Controversy

At the Illinois House of Representatives’ annual Memorial Day tribute, lawmakers solemnly honored state soldiers who died in the past year. State Representative Dan Swanson spoke about the significance of Memorial Day, reflecting on the deep impact these losses have on Gold Star families. ...
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Illinois Route 66 Centennial Year Set for 2026 Celebration

Illinois is gearing up for a historic celebration. The state House has adopted Senate Joint Resolution 12, led by Representative Dennis Tipsword, officially declaring 2026 as the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Year. The resolution encourages communities, historical societies, and state agencies to plan commemorative ...
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Illinois Boosts Lyme Disease Awareness and Prevention Efforts

Lyme Disease Awareness is getting extra attention in Illinois. State Representative Dan Swanson’s yearly resolution has been adopted in the House, urging Congress to increase funding for Lyme disease research and a cure. With House Resolution 32, May 2025 will be officially recognized as ...
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Memorial Day Tribute Unites Morrison Community in Honoring Heroes

Residents and staff at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison joined together on Monday, May 26th, to honor the nation’s heroes during a poignant Memorial Day service. With strong support from American Legion Post 328, the gathering offered a heartfelt tribute to those who ...
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Help Locate Black Ram Pickup Involved in Lyndon Hit-and-Run

Authorities from the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office are asking for help in locating a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run incident in Lyndon. Sheriff John Booker says that between late May 25 and early May 26, a black Ram pickup, model years 2014 to 2018, ...
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FDA Approves First Blood Test for Early Alzheimer’s Detection in the U.S.

The FDA has authorized the Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio, the first blood test cleared in the U.S. to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. Targeted at adults 55 and older with symptoms of cognitive decline, this simple blood draw can indicate amyloid plaques linked ...
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Illinois Bill Targets Maternal Health Inequities with Expanded Bias Training

State Senator Willie Preston has advanced new legislation aiming to address maternal health disparities among marginalized communities in Illinois. House Bill 2517, which has passed the Senate, seeks to expand implicit bias training for health care workers, with a focus on risk factors affecting ...
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Illinois Lawmakers Push for Expanded Gun Safety Legislation to Protect Minors

Illinois lawmakers are focusing on gun safety with new legislation led by State Senator Laura Ellman. At a Tuesday press conference, Ellman and advocates highlighted the dangers posed by unsecured firearms, particularly to children and teens. Citing research that links unlocked guns to suicides, ...
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Congressman Eric Sorensen Opposes GOP Billionaire Tax Break Bill

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) voted no against Republican’s partisan big billionaire bailout that makes massive cuts to the SNAP food assistance program and Medicaid health insurance to pay for a huge tax break for billionaires.“I voted no against a partisan ...
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