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Tuesday, July 9, 2024
July 3, 2024! Hamilton County Fish and Wildlife Area!

Click the link to watch the Fresh Air Friendship group adventure to Hamilton County over the Independence Day Holiday! https://www.facebook.com/reel/1874058533058943


Tuesday, July 9, 2024
June 28, 2024! Ten Mile Creek SFWA and Hamilton County SFWA

Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants now open between July 1 through Sept. 13.

Application period for local park development grants opens July 1 Deadline to apply for an OSLAD grant is Sept. 13 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will…


Tuesday, July 2, 2024
It is Time for Reasonable Business Policy in Springfield

We have to make Illinois a more business-friendly state in order to stay competitive and grow opportunities for our residents. We can’t afford to drive more job creators away. https://www.mystateline.com/news/john-deere-announces-mass-layoffs-in-illinois-iowa-as-company-moves-to-mexico


Friday, June 28, 2024
Support the Police Prayer Rally

I attended the Support the Police Prayer Rally last night with many wonderful community members. It is important now more than ever to provide support to the brave men and…


Thursday, June 27, 2024
Dog Wellness Fair!

The Anti-Cruelty and Village of River Grove are hosting a Dog Wellness Fair at the River Grove American Legion on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m….


Tuesday, June 25, 2024
IDNR Legislative Update

Here is the summer newsletter from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.


Friday, June 21, 2024
Scam Warning

Don’t fall for ticket scams this summer. Here’s how you can make sure you purchase your event tickets from legitimate sources. https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/attorney-general-raoul-urges-illinois-residents-to-be-alert-for-ticket-scams-73975.cfm


Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Today is Juneteenth

Juneteenth is the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. This day honors the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas following the end of…


Tuesday, June 18, 2024
ComEd Provides Energy-Saving Tips to Help Customers Manage Energy Use During Current Heat Wave

CHICAGO (June 17, 2024) – With weather forecasts revealing multiple days of 90°F-plus temperatures this week, ComEd is prepared to deliver safe and reliable electric service to help keep customers…