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Thursday, March 30, 2023
INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE: Inbound Dan Ryan lane closure starts Friday

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a lane closure is scheduled to take place on the inbound Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), weather permitting, starting at 10 p.m. Friday,…


Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Medicaid: Ready & Renew

Got Medicaid? Get ready to renew! Manage your case at abe.illinois.gov. Illinois is checking to see if you are still eligible for Medicaid. Here’s what you need to do now:  Click Manage…


Monday, March 27, 2023
Tornado Safety in Illinois

With the spring, we also introduce tornado season in Illinois. It’s important to be prepared and have a plan to keep you and your family safe during severe weather. Find…


Thursday, March 23, 2023
Back to Business Grants Available Soon!

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has announced $175 million in Back to Business Grants for hotels, restaurants, and creative arts organizations will soon be available. The application period…


Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Nominate Emerging Women Leaders in the 20th District

State Rep. Brad Stephens is joining legislative colleagues in hosting a special program on April 18th to recognize the contributions of emerging women leaders. He is asking for nominations of…


Wednesday, March 15, 2023
History of St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago

As we welcome the upcoming spring, we see green popping up at our favorite places across our communities. Illinois is home to over 1 million people claiming Irish ancestry and…


Monday, March 13, 2023
K9 Veterans Day 2023: Meet Stubby & Chips, World Wars I & II Heroes

From Military.com Sergeant Stubby (pictured above) American Pit Bull Terrier: Stubby was found as a stray dog on the campus of Yale in 1917. During World War I in 1917,…


Monday, March 6, 2023
Illinois House Pays Tribute to Fallen Chicago Police Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso

Slain in the line of duty, Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso was a five-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department. Responding to a report that a woman was being chased down the street by…


Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Rep. Stephens March 2023 Legislative Update

Hello and happy (almost) spring! I hope you are well. In the last month, members of the House organized themselves into committees in order to discuss legislation proposed for the…


Wednesday, February 22, 2023
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Illinois DCFS Offers College Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care

The Department of Children and Family Services is currently accepting applications for the 2023 DCFS Scholarship Program for current and former youth in care.  The scholarship package includes a full…