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Sunday, September 17, 2023
National Farm Safety and Health Week

Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. For this reason, the third week of September has been…


Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski celebrates grand opening of Victory Pickleball in Loves Park

Rep. Joe Sosnowski attended the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of Victory Pickleball on Tuesday in Loves Park, officially welcoming the largest pickleball facility in the state to the Rockford area….


Monday, September 11, 2023
Local photographers encouraged to enter 69th District Photo Challenge; submissions due Nov. 17

Are you a nature lover, architecture fanatic, or simply enjoy taking pictures everywhere you go around the community? If so, this challenge is for you! Area residents are invited to…


Sunday, September 10, 2023
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Happy Truck Driver Appreciation Week to the men and women who keep Illinois and our nation moving. Truck drivers take on this demanding and important job to safely deliver the…


Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski visits Harvard School District

Thank you to Dr. Tofoya, Principal Cowley and the entire staff at Harvard Community Unit School District 50 for a great visit today! We learned about all the great things you…


Friday, September 1, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski recognizes National College Colors Day

It’s National College Colors Day! Proud to represent both the NIU Huskies AND the UW-Milwaukee Panthers today!  While I might be NIU red, black, and white through and through, I…


Thursday, August 31, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski visits Tom’s Market in Huntley

Tom’s Farm Market has officially entered Fall with their cider apple donuts! Rep. Sosnowski enjoyed his visit to this community staple so much in the Spring with their strawberries that…


Tuesday, August 29, 2023
History of soft drinks produced in Illinois

Whether you call it soda or pop, Illinois boasts a number of unique soft drinks. The most popular of those brands include Green River, RC Cola, Ski and Dog n…


Saturday, August 26, 2023
Illinois Constitution Day 

On this day in 1818, the Illinois Constitutional Convention adopted the first State Constitution and selected Kaskaskia as the first state capital. Happy Constitution Day, Illinois!


Thursday, August 24, 2023
Tim Mapes convicted of perjury, attempted obstruction of justice

On Thursday, former Chief of Staff to longtime Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan was found guilty of lying to the Federal government in the investigation into Madigan’s corruption….