Starting a vegetable garden this year? Illinois Extension offers a general planting guide to help gardeners know when it’s best to plant and learn more about fruit and vegetable growing….

Saint Patrick’s Day honors the foremost patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. Don’t forget to wear green to celebrate this holiday!

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…