The suicide rate for farmers is higher than all other occupations. Representative Norine Hammond and a group of lawmakers from around the country and Canada are working together to address…

In conjunction with Fire Campus Safety Month, state fire safety experts gathered with local officials at the Macomb Fire Department today to make the public aware of Illinois’ new 10…

State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) has been named a Champion of Free Enterprise, an award given by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to legislators who have made special contributions to…

Macomb, IL… A federal grant for early education in rural regions has been awarded to Western Illinois University, according to Assistant Republican Leader Norine Hammond (R-Macomb).  The grant, funded by…

Springfield – Yesterday, State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) voted against the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) budget package. Rep. Hammond highlighted the budget’s multi-billion dollar deficit and reliance on massive borrowing…

Springfield – Yesterday, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced they would withdraw Governor Pritzker’s emergency rule that would have enacted penalties for small businesses who open their doors in…

Macomb – Late Friday afternoon, Governor J.B. Pritzker quietly filed an emergency rule that would fine or jail business owners who defy his executive orders and open their doors before…

Zoom, IL – State Representatives Norine Hammond (R-Macomb), Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) and C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) are urging Governor J.B. Pritzker to consult and work with lawmakers in the General Assembly…

Macomb – Yesterday, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced that he will extend and slightly modify his “Stay at Home” order next week. State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) released the following statement…

Macomb – Yesterday, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced changes to the Unemployment Insurance claims process after the Department faced an unprecedented volume of claims as a result…