In 1988, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed August 21 as a day to recognize the older adults in our lives and honor senior citizens across our nation. From the proclamation: “For…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Join State Representative Norine Hammond and State Senator Neil Anderson as they welcome community stakeholders and constituents to their new Aledo District Office for a Grand Opening event. Light snacks…

The much-anticipated state budget did not make its expected debut last night.  Earlier on Wednesday, the Governor and Democratic leaders announced they had come to an agreement among themselves and…

Lawmakers return to Springfield this week to finally address the State budget. It is my sincere hope that the Democrats in control of the General Assembly will finally invite Republicans…

Lawmakers won’t finish their spring legislative session by Friday’s scheduled adjournment as negotiations over the state budget remain in flux.  The May 19 end to the General Assembly’s spring session…