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Saturday, March 16, 2024
National Freedom of Information Day

National Freedom of Information Day celebrates the Freedom of Information Act that declared everyone has the right to information from government agencies. This holiday also falls on the birthday of…


Friday, March 15, 2024
PHOTOS: Week in Review

Capitol Visitors! It was another busy week in Springfield with many visitors and advocates from the district and across the state! Thank you to everyone who stopped by, including those…


Friday, March 15, 2024
Human Trafficking Legislation

In 2021, the National Human Trafficking Hotline identified 243 human trafficking cases in Illinois, with 355 victims reported. We’ve introduced a package of bills to protect victims of human trafficking…


Thursday, March 14, 2024
National Pi Day

Happy National Pi Day! Today is a celebration of the mathematical constant of Pi, which is best known by the digits 3.14.


Wednesday, March 13, 2024
National K-9 Veterans Day

National K-9 Veterans Day honors the service of K-9 officers who help serve and protect communities. K-9’s risk their safety each day as they assist law enforcement agencies and the…


Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Good Samaritan Day

Good Samaritan Day honors those who perform random acts of kindness for individuals in need. Some of the ways that you can observe this day include assisting your neighbors, volunteering…


Tuesday, March 12, 2024
National Girl Scout Day

Happy National Girl Scout Day! Since its founding in 1912, the Girl Scouts of America has grown to include over 2.5 million members and remains the largest leadership organization for…


Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Equal Pay Day

Equal Pay Day raises awareness of the gender pay gap. The date of Equal Pay Day changes each year as it symbolizes how far into the year women must work…


Monday, March 11, 2024
FREE Eclipse Glasses!

Stop by my district office in Kankakee located at 370 E Court Street for a FREE pair of eclipse glasses, courtesy of the Illinois Optometric Association! Protective eyewear is required…


Sunday, March 10, 2024
Daylight Saving Time Begins

Daylight Saving Time began early this morning. Make sure to move your clocks forward one hour!