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Friday, August 25, 2023
Unclaimed Property Program to benefit over 66,000 Illinois residents

According to the State Treasurer’s office, more than 66,000 Illinoisans can soon expect some cash back through the Unclaimed Property Program. The estimated $47 million being sent out is from…


Thursday, August 24, 2023
Jeppson’s Malört now a cultural icon

Jeppson’s Malört, a bitter liqueur that has become a cultural icon in Chicago for the past decade, is the creation of Swedish immigrant Carl Jeppson. During Prohibition in the 1920s,…


Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Safe2Help Program an Important Resource for Students

Safe2Help Illinois is a program for students to confidentially share information on bullying, mental health, or anything that impacts their safety or well-being. Students can contact Safe2Help by its website, over…


Monday, August 21, 2023
National Senior Citizens Day August 21

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…


Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Rep. Hammond’s proton beam therapy cancer treatment legislation signed into law

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Norine Hammond that requires health insurance plans to provide coverage for proton beam therapy cancer treatment has been signed into law by the governor. Representative…


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…