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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
National Foster Care Day

Foster families come from all walks of life and are needed across Illinois to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children of our state. Learn more about becoming…


Monday, May 1, 2023
Rep. Meier questions billion-dollar expansion of health benefits for undocumented immigrants

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and hisHouse Republican colleagues are calling for a moratorium on expansion and a State audit of Illinois’ billion-dollar health benefits program for undocumented immigrants….


Sunday, April 30, 2023
National Small Business Week

For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.


Friday, April 28, 2023
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Recognize the signs and act

April marks the observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, an annual campaign that aims to raise awareness of the devastating consequences of child abuse and neglect. This month-long initiative…


Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Rep. Meier Welcomes IL Beef Association’s ‘Young Beef Leaders’ to the Capitol

State Representative Charlie Meier and State Representative Dan Swanson welcomed ‘Young Beef Leaders’ from the Illinois Beef Association during Tuesday’s House session at the Capitol in Springfield. You may learn…


Tuesday, April 25, 2023
House is Back in Session Today at 12

The Illinois House of Representatives begins at Noon today. You may watch and listen live today (April 25) at 12pm here: https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp


Monday, April 24, 2023
National Library Week!

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. Be sure to visit your local…


Monday, April 24, 2023
Session Update

Session Update for the week: Happy Monday! Last week is recognized as both Alzheimer’s Week of Action and National Work Zone Awareness Week. Both are important and we highlighted these…


Friday, April 21, 2023
ICash – Illinois’ Unclaimed Property Program

Illinois’ $3.5 billion unclaimed property program—also known as I-Cash—is one of the state’s oldest consumer protection initiatives and safeguards the contents of overlooked safe deposit boxes, unpaid life insurance benefits,…


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Rep. Meier Honors Two Local Women at State Capitol

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) honored Dawn Mushill, Executive Director of the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce and Louise McMinn from the Bond and Clinton County Health Departments at…