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Monday, January 8, 2018
Illinois Drops to the Sixth Largest State

As 2017 came to an end, the U.S. Census announced its end-of-year U.S. state population estimates. These numbers indicate that Pennsylvania has once again passed Illinois to regain its position…


Thursday, January 4, 2018
$36 Million Pumped into Invest in Kids Program on First Day of Donations

Illinois’ new Invest in Kids scholarship program — which gives low- to middle-income students opportunities to attend non-public schools that best meet their educational goals — attracted more than $36…


Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Warming Centers Provide Relief During Record-Setting Cold Weather

Warming centers are available throughout the state to help Illinois residents fight cold temperatures during this record-setting cold weather. Click here to search for a warming center near you.


Thursday, December 28, 2017
US Postal Service Creates Illinois Bicentennial Stamp

The US Postal Service will mark Illinois’ 200th with a commemorative 1st Class Forever stamp in 2018. It’s another easy way to spread the word that great things are born,…


Friday, December 15, 2017
Rep. Steve Reick Files Legislation to Require Cost Study to Ensure Township Road District Consolidations Save Money

State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) is hoping to infuse some common sense into the discussion of township road district consolidation by requiring a cost analysis to determine if consolidation proposals…


Tuesday, December 12, 2017
State Rep. Steve Reick Visits Woodstock High School STEM Classrooms

State Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) visited Woodstock High School Tuesday, Dec. 12 to get a firsthand look at how high school students are using STEM in the classroom and what…


Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Take the Illinois Historic Landmarks Quiz to Determine How Much You Know About Our State

With the year-long Bicentennial celebration underway, let’s find out just how much you know about Illinois’ history. Take this quiz and learn how much you know about Illinois’ past. Click…


Monday, December 11, 2017
Illinois Agriculture Association to Offer $144,800 in Scholarships for 2018-2019 Collegiate Year

The charitable arm of the Illinois Farm Bureau is offering agriculture students and Illinois Farm Bureau families an opportunity to apply for 76 college scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $7,500…


Friday, December 8, 2017
Heat and Electric Assistance Available to Low-Income Families through LIHEAP

Illinois’ Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible low-income households pay for winter energy services. The program’s heat and electric assistance is a one-time benefit payment per heating…


Friday, December 8, 2017
Rep. Reick Celebrates “Hour of Code” with Prairiewood Elementary School Students

This week I visited Prairiewood Elementary School in Woodstock and watched an incredibly bright group of students engage in computerized learning activities in observance of the international “Hour of Code,”…