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Families across Illinois have more Food on their Table thanks to 4-H Youth

Tuesday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Families across Illinois have more food on their table, and youth are leading the way. 4-H is investing in the next generation of food access leaders with a first round of Food Advocacy Grants... Read More.

Sen. Bailey Pushes for Tax Credit for Families Paying for Long Term Care

Friday, March 26 by Aaron Lange

SPRINGFIELD- Long-term care expenses can be incredibly expensive for patients and their family members. State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has filed legislation aimed at offering some financial help for those who have to cover the costs. "Times are tough for families across the state. If... Read More.

Illinois House Republicans Launch Plan to Reform and “Reimagine Illinois” for Families and Progress

Friday, March 19 by Aaron Lange

SPRINGFIELD, IL…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) and his colleagues in the House Republican Caucus this week launched a comprehensive platform called Reimagine Illinois. The plan outlines House Republicans’ priorities for the 102nd General Assembly and asks Illinoisans to ‘Reimagine’ their State government if certain... Read More.

Sen. Bailey Files Legislation to Help Foster Families Cover Expenses

Thursday, March 18 by Aaron Lange

SPRINGFIELD- Families who chose to bring a foster child into their home could soon receive some financial help from the state due to legislation filed by State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville). Senate Bill 1811 would create a state income tax credit equal to foster... Read More.

Congresswoman Miller Introduces the Working Families Flexibility Act

Thursday, March 18 by Aaron Lange

WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) introduced the Working Families Flexibility Act to the House. This is her second bill after the Safety & Opportunity for Girls Act. This bill would provide more workplace freedom and flexibility. Specifically, this legislation would expand paid time off options... Read More.

Mobile Markets – Farmers to Families

Tuesday, March 9 by Aaron Lange

Mt. Vernon, IL, Thursday, March 4, 2021: Mt. Vernon, IL –The Mobile Markets Farmers to Families food distribution events have been a success. In collaboration with the United Way of South Central Illinois, U of I... Read More.

Jesse White Encourages Families to Spend the Evening at Home Reading Together for Family Reading Night on Thursday, Nov. 19

Monday, November 16 by Aaron Lange

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White encourages families to read together at home to celebrate Illinois’ annual Family Reading Night (FRN) on Thursday, Nov. 19. “This is a night when families across the state are urged, now more than ever, to turn off... Read More.

Pritzker Administration Launches New Resource for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) to Benefit Students, Educators and Families

Friday, August 7 by Aaron Lange

Springfield, IL -The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) announced today the publication of a new website to provide a consolidated resource for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) in Illinois. View the new site at https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/doit-steam/Pages/default.aspx. Organizations across... Read More.

$375,000 in Grants for Non-Profits Helping Feed & House Families During the Coronavirus Emergency

Wednesday, July 1 by Aaron Lange

Louisville, IL – State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is joining the state treasurer’s office in reminding non-profit organizations that there is a grant program through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund which assists small non-profits with annual budgets of $1 million or less designed to... Read More.

Unit 5 Superintendent Brad Lee Issues Statement to District Families Regarding Back to School

Wednesday, June 24 by Jc Tinsley

Unit 5 Letter to Public Downloadable version above in link

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