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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!


Friday, March 8, 2024
International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is a time to recognize the cultural, economic, and political accomplishments and contributions of women. Thank you to the trailblazing women who worked to achieve gender equality…


Friday, March 8, 2024
PHOTOS: Springfield Week in Review

Emerging Women Leaders Event The Emerging Women Leaders Event is meant to honor local women who are rising in their roles as leaders and to provide them an opportunity to…


Thursday, March 7, 2024
Upcoming IDOC Hiring Events

The Illinois Department of Corrections is holding hiring events across the state in March and April.


Wednesday, March 6, 2024
National Dentist’s Day

Today is National Dentist’s Day. Dental care is an important, and often overlooked, part of a person’s health and well-being. Don’t forget to thank your dentist today for all that…