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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Ronald Reagan’s Birthday

On this day 113 years ago, President Ronald Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois. Happy birthday, President Reagan!


Monday, February 5, 2024
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,…


Sunday, February 4, 2024
Valentines for Vets Reminder

This year, I am hosting my fourth annual Valentines for Veterans program! Our veterans are a big part of our community, and these cards are one way for us to…


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…


Friday, February 2, 2024
Wear Red Day

Today is National Wear Red Day. Be sure to wear red in an effort to bring awareness to heart disease in women and support women’s heart health.


Friday, February 2, 2024
Groundhog Day!

Happy Groundhog day! The tradition of this holiday states that if the groundhog emerges and sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If it does not…


Thursday, February 1, 2024
Celebrating 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.


Wednesday, January 31, 2024
New Illinois Education Plan

The Illinois State Board of Education has passed a comprehensive plan to improve the way students are taught to read. Click here for more information.


Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Rep. Haas Celebrates IBHE Grants for Olivet Nazarene University

KANKAKEE- Following the announcement of the recipients for this year’s Independent Colleges Capital Investment Grant Program, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) released the following statement: “I am delighted that Olivet…


Tuesday, January 30, 2024
On This Day in Illinois History: Richard J Oglesby Inaugurated for 3rd Term

On this day in 1885, Richard J Oglesby was inaugurated as Illinois Governor for the third time. Improving access to mental healthcare and expanding state run hospitals were some of…