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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE: Touhy Avenue closing at rail crossing April 20

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs by the Union Pacific Railroad to a crossing on Touhy Avenue (Illinois 72), between Elmhurst and Mount Prospect roads in Des Plaines,…


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Biking in Illinois this Spring: Can’t Miss Bike Paths

Route 66 Trail Motorists have long traveled the legendary US Route 66. Now it’s the cyclists’ turn! Beginning in Chicago, Bicycle Route 66 runs all the way to Santa Monica,…


Friday, April 14, 2023
GRANT OPPORTUNITY: IDOT Transit Grants Now Open

The Illinois Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for a competitive grant program that aims to expand safe, equitable access to public transportation throughout the state. Selected projects will…


Tuesday, April 11, 2023
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

The Illinois Department of Transportation is teaming up with the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to promote Distracted Driving Awareness Month, reminding drivers to…


Thursday, April 6, 2023
Enjoy Illinois for Spring Break

From waterparks to waterfalls, there are plenty of ways to embrace spring break in Illinois. Illinois offers so many ways to have a fun spring break. From city staycations to…


Thursday, April 6, 2023
Rep. Stephens Hosts 2nd Annual Secretary of State Super Senior Seminar & Rules of the Road Presentation

CHICAGO – Next week, State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) is hosting his second annual Secretary of State Super Senior Seminar and Rules of the Road Presentation in Norridge. He invites…


Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Back to Business Grants Available Now!

Today is the day! The Back to Business grant application is open for the restaurant, hotel & creative arts industries: Review B2B program info at https://bit.ly/43byHHK Reach out to Community…


Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Rep. Stephens April 2023 Legislative Update

We are on spring break in the General Assembly and won’t be meeting again until Tuesday, April 18th. From there, we have five weeks of session leading up to our…


Monday, April 3, 2023
GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Reimagine High-Risk Youth Intervention Services Program

The goal of the Reimagine High-Risk Youth Intervention Services (HRYIS) program is to provide high-risk youth with evidence-based intervention services that reduce involvement in the criminal and juvenile system, increase…


Thursday, March 30, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Stephens Introduces Son, Joseph, to House Chamber