National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week honors public safety telecommunicators for their commitment and dedication. A public safety telecommunicator works at an emergency response center and serves as a midpoint between…

National Child Abuse Prevention Month is a time to bring awareness to this issue and to honor and uplift the survivors of child abuse and neglect. Knowing the signs, such…

Happy Easter! Wishing everyone who celebrates a peaceful and joyous day with family and friends. – Rep. Joe Sosnowski & Family

Take a Walk in the Park Day is a great reminder to get outside and enjoy the parks that our communities offer! Check below for a listing of all the…

Good Friday is a somber and reverent day in the Christian religion that marks the death of Jesus Christ. It is the start of a holy weekend which will conclude…

National Agriculture Week is an opportunity to celebrate all the farmers, farmworkers, ranchers, fishers, foresters, and other agricultural workers for all they do to put food on our tables and…

Good Samaritan Day honors those who perform random acts of kindness for individuals in need. Some of the ways that you can observe this day include assisting your neighbors, volunteering…

On February 12th, 1809, President Abraham Lincoln was born. President Lincoln had a profound effect on his home state of Illinois, and the entire nation, through his work to end…

On this day in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America was founded in Washington D.C. by William D. Boyce of Ottawa, Illinois. Since then, this organization has grown exponentially and…

On this day 113 years ago, President Ronald Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois. He is the only President born and raised in Illinois. Happy birthday, President Reagan! Learn more about…