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Friday, December 1, 2023
December 1, 1820: Vandalia named Illinois’ capital city

On December 1st, 1820, Vandalia was declared the capital of Illinois by an act of the General Assembly. State government would meet in Vandalia for 17 years before permanently relocating…


Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Today is Giving Tuesday

Take a moment today to remember the less fortunate in our communities.


Saturday, November 25, 2023
Remember our local businesses on this Small Business Saturday

Monday, November 20, 2023
Thanks to everyone who participated in our ‘Readers Make Leaders’ event

Thanks to all who helped out with our ‘Readers Make Leaders’ family reading event on Saturday.


Thursday, November 16, 2023
Honoring rural health care workers

Our rural areas and small towns depend on local health care workers to keep us healthy and to care for us in emergencies. Today we mark National Rural Health Day…


Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Today is World Diabetes Day

1 in 10 adults have diabetes and close to half are not diagnosed. World Diabetes Day is a good reminder to adopt and maintain healthy habits. Knowing your risk and…


Saturday, November 11, 2023
Happy Veterans Day

Thank you to our Veterans for their service and their sacrifice!


Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Watch live coverage of the fall session

We will be back in Springfield for the fall session beginning at noon on Tuesday. If you would like to watch the action live, you can do so at this…


Monday, November 6, 2023
Around the District

We started out in Colona for the Colona Fire District pancake breakfast, then off to Orion for their Fire Department Pancake breakfast! Next, we went and celebrated North Henderson Fire…


Wednesday, November 1, 2023
November is Military Family Month

National Military Family Month is a time for us to honor the sacrifices made by all military families who support those serving in our Armed Forces. Thank you to military…