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Friday, April 12, 2024
National Financial Literacy Month

National Financial Literacy Month is a great reminder to check and improve your financial wellness! Whether you have just begun your financial journey or have been saving for decades, learning…


Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Chicago Museums Free Admission

Museums across Chicago are offering free admission days to Illinois residents this month.  Field Museum Swedish American Museum Museum of Science and Industry The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts…


Tuesday, April 9, 2024
National Library Workers Day

Happy National Library Workers Day to all the incredible library staff who work to keep our libraries running. From assisting with research to recommending books, library staff are a valuable…


Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Rep. Haas Hosts Traveling Office Hours – Monee

My office will be starting up traveling office hours again! Join us tomorrow from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Monee Village Hall, located at 5130 W Court Street.


Monday, April 8, 2024
Driving Agriculture Forward Scholarship

$1,000 scholarships are available to individuals enrolled in an Illinois Community College Truck Driver Training program through the Driving Agriculture Forward Scholarship. Click here to for more information!


Sunday, April 7, 2024
Eclipse Reminder!

The April 8 solar eclipse is almost here. Don’t forget to protect your eyes with approved eclipse glasses if you plan on watching the rare event! Read more about how…


Saturday, April 6, 2024
On This Day in Illinois History

On April 6th, 1891, Ellen Martin became the first woman to vote in the state of Illinois. Ellen demanded to cast her vote, citing that local law did not use…


Friday, April 5, 2024
Rep. Haas Passes Multiple Bills Through Committee

SPRINGFIELD – Earlier this week, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) passed four bills through committees. All four bills are scheduled to be read and debated on the House floor. “I…


Friday, April 5, 2024
Gold Star Spouses Day

Gold Star Spouses Day honors the spouses of military members who died in service to our nation. In honor of this day, I want to share an important local initiative…


Thursday, April 4, 2024
National School Librarian Day

School librarians work hard to assist students with finding resources and creating a welcoming learning environment for everyone. On National School Librarian Day, make sure to thank your school librarian…