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Remembering the brave men and women who answered the call of duty to serve their country and ultimately gave their lives.

In the wake of strong opposition, Governor Pritzker is withdrawing a rule he submitted May 15.

Please read my op-ed in the May 14 edition of Peoria Journal Star, and let me know what you think.

The Governor’s plan to re-open Illinois needs the input of all of the state’s diverse regions.

Thanks to continued calls by local, state and legislative Republican leaders, the General Assembly will return to Springfield May 20-22.

Municipal leaders should apply now for $25 million in Rebuild Illinois grant funds available through the Fast-Track Public Infrastructure program.

Honoring mothers everywhere and the important roles they play in our lives!

Thank you, Teachers!

From all of us in Illinois, WE THANK YOU!

On a daily basis we are addressing the issues we are seeing on Facebook and other social media.

The Governor announced a modified extension of his stay-at-home order on April 23.

Illinois encourages communities to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness messages and to promote prevention efforts across the country.

Support small businesses however you can!

A blessed Easter to all!

Senator Bill Brady has sent a letter to the Governor asking why self-employed workers still cannot access unemployment benefits.

The Illinois State Museum is asking Illinois residents to share stories that reflect their experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, for the benefit of future generations.

Thank you for keeping our neighborhoods, our communities and our state safe!

Small businesses looking to keep workers on the payroll have a new option in the Paycheck Protection Program.

Senator Chuck Weaver is asking Governor J.B. Pritzker, when it is prudent, to allow citizens to use the expansive outdoor trail systems offered by our State Parks, especially now that the Governor has announced his intention to keep non-essential businesses and schools closed for another month.

The Census determines how billions in federal dollars are distributed to communities throughout the nation. Take 10 minutes out of your day to fill out the census!

Thank you to truckers and people working in manufacturing who are keeping our supply chain moving!

We rely on you to provide us access to daily essentials!

Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday afternoon that the state is extending the income tax filing and payment deadline by three months, from April 15 to July 15.

I would like to thank my team for their continued availability and for responding to your urgent needs. They are working extra hours as they work remotely from their "stay at home" locations.

We thank the medical professionals who continue to do their best every day during the coronavirus health crisis!