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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, promoting awareness of the disease, along with the stories of survivors and those who lost their lives. Numerous breast cancer organizations also hold fundraisers to help generate money for research on treatments to help patients. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing new grants for rural water and waste systems, along with offering an update on the state’s harvest. USDA grants to enhance rural water and waste systems The USDA Rural Development has unveiled an opportunity for private nonprofit organizations to apply for grants aimed at enhancing water treatment and waste disposal systems in

With Veterans Day coming soon, Illinoisans are being encouraged to honor veterans by submitting their names and pictures to be displayed at a Capitol memorial. Members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus are once again working to honor the sacrifices of veterans with a memorial at the Illinois State Capitol. The caucus’ memorial will be on display in the Capitol

The Director of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) – the state agency charged with protecting vulnerable Illinois children – has announced that he will soon be stepping down. Following the recent release of another scathing audit covering repeated issues with the DCFS, the director of the embattled agency, Marc D. Smith, announced that he would be leaving

SPRINGFIELD – The Director of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) – the state agency charged with protecting vulnerable Illinois children – has announced that he will soon be stepping down. With Veterans Day coming soon, Illinoisans are being encouraged to honor veterans by submitting their names and pictures to be displayed at a Capitol memorial. In other

SPRINGFIELD – As the “no cash bail” provisions of Illinois’ controversial SAFE-T Act take effect Sept. 18, State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) says the new law’s fiscal impact on local court services and victims’ resources will likely be shouldered by property taxpayers. In other news, it’s Suicide Awareness Week and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can provide counseling

CHERRY VALLEY – State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) is hosting Traveling Office Hours Sept. 28 in two McHenry County communities to make it easier and more convenient for many constituents to receive services. “My district office staff will be coming to Harvard and Marengo Sept. 28 to help individuals and businesses with questions about state services, as well as

Illinois homeowners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic seeking financial mortgage assistance have until Oct. 31 to apply for a grant through the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF). ILHAF is a federally funded program dedicated to assisting homeowners at risk of default, foreclosure, or displacement because of financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. ILHAF was initially launched in April 2022

A program that provides scholarships to low-income students is in jeopardy as it is set to expire at the end of the year if the Legislature fails to act during the upcoming fall Veto Session. The Invest in Kids Scholarship Fund, strongly supported by Senator Syverson, helps underserved students improve their chances of academic success by offering private-dollar scholarships for

On Sept. 5, the Governor’s Administration sent a notice to hospitals regarding the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults and Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors Programs, informing them not to collect co-pays from patients enrolled in the program. The program provides top-notch healthcare to undocumented immigrants ages 42 and older in Illinois.  Back in June, Healthcare and Family Services filed emergency