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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Heat Safety: Tips to Keep in Mind

Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable, yet more than 700 people die from extreme heat every year in the United States. As temperatures continue to remain high this summer, it…


Friday, July 21, 2023
Rep. Hammond Holding Office Hours in Aledo, Canton, Carthage and Havana

Macomb, IL – State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) has announced a second round of Summer Traveling Office Hours throughout the 94th Legislative District. Locations for her July and August office hours…


Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Rep. Hammond’s statement on Illinois Supreme Court ruling that ending cash bail is constitutional

On Tuesday, July 18, the Illinois Supreme Court issued its ruling on the constitutionality of Illinois’ Pretrial Fairness Act. In a 5-2 vote along partisan lines, the Supreme Court ruled…


Monday, July 17, 2023
Hammond Prescription Pick-up Bill Signed Into Law

It will now be easier to pick up prescriptions at your local drug store in Illinois. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation sponsored by Macomb State Representative Norine Hammond last week…


Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Illinois Democrats continue to shortchange funding for local municipalities

The Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) was enacted in Illinois following the passage of the state income tax in 1969. A key element of the agreement was the establishment of…


Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Hammond legislation to assist university police signed into law

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Norine Hammond to assist university police departments has been signed into law. House Bill 1865 provides that beginning with the 2025 registration year, vehicles owned or…


Wednesday, July 5, 2023
County Fairs Across the State Offer Wholesome Family Fun

One of the great aspects of life in Illinois are the unique County Fairs that are held from June through October all over the state. Find the full list of…


Thursday, June 22, 2023
State Rep. Travis Weaver, State Rep. Norine Hammond Cover a Variety of Topics During Tele-Town Hall Forum

State Representatives Travis Weaver (IL-93) and Norine Hammond (IL-94) answered questions and covered a variety of topics during their tele-town hall forum held on Tuesday, June 20th. Questions ranged from…


Thursday, June 15, 2023
Hammond Holding Office Hours in Canton, Carthage and Havana

State Representative Norine Hammond will be holding Traveling Office Hours throughout the 94th Legislative District this summer. The first three stops in June will be in Canton, Carthage and Havana. “I’m…


Thursday, June 15, 2023
Sen. Anderson, Rep. Hammond celebrate new Aledo District Office

State Senator Neil Andersonand State Representative Norine Hammond joined Aledo Main Street members and area constituents Tuesday for a grand opening event and ribbon cutting at their new joint District…