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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…


Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Hammond on State Budget signing: “Illinois taxpayers deserve better”

Deputy Republican Leader Norine Hammond, the chief budgeteer for the House Republican Caucus, issued the following statement following Governor JB Pritzker’s signing of the Fiscal Year 2024 Illinois State Budget:…


Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Aledo District Office Grand Opening

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…


Saturday, May 27, 2023
Hammond on Democrats’ budget: “Illinois taxpayers deserve better”

Deputy Republican Leader Norine Hammond, the chief budgeteer for the House Republican Caucus, issued the following statement upon passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 Illinois State Budget: “Once again, Illinois…


Thursday, May 25, 2023
Budget Watch

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…


Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Many Illinoisans shut out of state budget process

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…


Monday, May 22, 2023
As leaders extend session with budget unfinished, several sweeping last-minute bills surface

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…