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Friday, November 22, 2024
Don’t Forget to Properly Thaw Your Thanksgiving Turkey

Don’t forget to give your Thanksgiving turkey plenty of time to thaw before the big day. Check out this thaw time guide. ⬇ Have you thought about how long it……


Friday, November 22, 2024
This Week in Springfield (Photos)

Thursday, November 21, 2024
House Republicans Call for Action to Protect IDOC Personnel, Inmates

We need to take immediate action to protect correctional officers, staff, and inmates from the growing threat posed by dangerous substances entering Illinois prisons through the mail. Illinois State Representatives…


Thursday, November 21, 2024
National Rural Health Day

On National Rural Health Day, we shine a light on the essential healthcare workers who bring care to our rural communities. Today let’s stand in support of rural healthcare workers…


Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Firearm Deer Season Opens Friday

The first firearm deer season opens this Friday in Illinois. 🦌 Wishing all a safe and successful hunt! Read more from the Caucus Blog: The Caucus Blog of the Illinois…


Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Please Consider Donating Blood to Help Save Lives

Someone in the country needs blood every two seconds. Despite this overwhelming need, only about 3% of age-eligible people in the U.S. donate blood each year. The Caucus Blog of…


Monday, November 18, 2024
Heating Bills Expected to be Higher this Winter

The Midwest is expected to see an 11% increase in natural gas heating bills this year. Heating bills expected to be higher this winter in Iowa and Illinois | OurQuadCities


Monday, November 18, 2024
Huge Budget Deficits Loom for Illinois

For years, Democrats have used gimmicks and one-time revenue to call their budgets “balanced.” Now, Illinois faces the hard reality of the majority party’s fiscal mismanagement.  Huge new budget deficits…


Sunday, November 17, 2024
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

During Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, we raise awareness for those who face the struggles of homelessness and hunger every day. Together, we can make a difference. Whether it’s through…


Saturday, November 16, 2024
National Adoption Month

This National Adoption Month, we celebrate the incredible families and children who find love and hope through adoption. Let’s lift up the families created through adoption and continue raising awareness…