A retired Winnebago County circuit court judge and a grain farmer from Milan, both Republicans, are running to replace the freshman Democrat in Illinois' 17th Congressional District, which includes Whiteside and Carroll counties.
A Republican businessman and philanthropist from Galesburg who announced plans to try to unseat freshman Democratic U.S. Rep Eric Sorensen is dropping out of the race. Another GOP candidate, however, is waiting in the wings.
A free new online marketplace for Whiteisde County businesses to showcase and sell their products, “from artisanal crafts to locally sourced goods,” is being made available by the county. Restaurants, bars and other entertainment venues also will be featured.
Two area towns each will receive a Community Development Block Grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity that will be used “to make critical repairs to water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure,” the governor’s office said in a news release.
Whiteside County has updated and upgraded its website to make it more user-friendly and informative.
A job fair involving five state agencies that are looking for, among other things, correctional and security officers, medical workers at all levels, engineers and accountants, will be held July 27 at the AFSCME union hall in Dixon, and online.
Farmers, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses and private nonprofit organizations hurt by the severe storms, high winds and tornadoes of late March/early April are eligible to apply for federal low-interest loans.
State Sens. Win Stoller and Andrew Chesney express reasons for opposing budget planned passed by Senate Democrats on Thursday.
The tour includes traveling office hours as well as coffee and conversation events on alternating weeks from June 7 to Aug. 30.