National FFA Week is celebrated from February 17-24 this year. FFA Week honors the 945,988-plus members of Future Farmers of America across the country. FFA’s mission is to prepare future…

Today’s #NOFOFriday highlights the Federal Grant Support Program! The goal of this grant is to provide funding to help meet minimum match eligibility requirements, and to support and encourage Illinois-based applicants for competitive…

“And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Acts 2:21 Today, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of Lent for millions of Christians around the world….

Every year, it’s my goal to bring awareness to influential Black Americans from Central Illinois who have greatly impacted the world we live in. For the second installment of my…

On February 12, 1809, President Abraham Lincoln was born. President Lincoln had a profound effect on his home state of Illinois, and the entire nation, through his work to end…

Due to Monday being a State Holiday for President Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, our Pekin and Kewanee offices will be closed Monday, February 12. Normal office hours at both locations will…

Today’s #NOFOFriday highlights the Local Government Snowmobile grant program! The goal of this grant is to provide grant funding for the acquisition of property for snowmobiling, development of snowmobile trails and…

Every year, it’s my goal to bring awareness to influential Black Americans from Central Illinois who greatly impacted the world we live in. For the first installation of my #BlackHistoryMonth…

Our team is growing, and I couldn’t be more excited to introduce the staff who work hard day-in and day-out to serve the constituents of Illinois’ 93rd House District! First…

Today’s #NOFOFriday highlights the Illinois Grocery Initiative Equipment Upgrades! The goal of this grant is to provide funding for energy-efficient equipment upgrades for existing independently owned for-profit grocery stores, cooperative grocery stores,…