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Thursday, April 10, 2025
Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Runs Through June 13

The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office has launched its 13th annual Cream of the Crop Photo Contest, which provides students ages 8 to 18 with a creative opportunity to share their…


Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Woman Educator Spotlight: Rhonda Moore

Today’s Woman Educator Spotlight highlights Rhonda Moore, who taught at Galva High School into the 1990s. Here’s what Rhonda’s nominator had to say about the impact she has had on…


Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Rep. Weaver, House Republicans Demand Response From IHSA Regarding Gender and Sports Protocols

On March 18th, the House Republican caucus sent a letter to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) asking for the organization to detail how their policies and protocols for administering…


Saturday, April 5, 2025
Woman Educator Spotlight: Angie Kluever

Today’s Woman Educator Spotlight highlights Angie Kluever, a third-grade teacher at Irving Elementary School in Kewanee. Here’s what Angie’s nominator had to say about the impact she has had on…


Friday, April 4, 2025
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this is a time to acknowledge the importance of preventing sexual violence and supporting survivors. Raising awareness, educating communities, and fostering open conversations…


Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Illinois Soybean Association Seeking Nominations for Outstanding Young Farmers

The Illinois Soybean Association is seeking nominations for the Illinois 20 Under 40 Award, which recognizes young farmers who are making a difference in the Prairie State. You can submit…


Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Woman Educator Spotlight: Tatum Drury

Today’s Woman Educator Spotlight highlights Tatum Drury, a Kindergarten teacher at Neponset Grade School. Here’s what Tatum’s nominator had to say about the impact she has had on their life…


Monday, March 31, 2025
Rep. Weaver Recognizes Epic Pharma Solutions in Pekin

Sen. Neil Anderson and I had an amazing time at Pekin City Hall last week presenting a Certification of Recognition to Epic Pharma Solutions, a company based in Singapore that…


Friday, March 28, 2025
Wyoming DMV Facility Closed

Unfortunately, there has been ongoing criminal activity in the building where the DMV in Wyoming currently operates. Another tenant in the building has been charged with criminal activity, which is…


Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Woman Educator Spotlight: Shannon Webster

Today’s Woman Educator Spotlight highlights Shannon Webster, a junior high social science/language arts teacher at Neponset Grade School. Here’s what Shannon’s nominator had to say about the impact she has…