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SPRINGFIELD – The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Commission) is accepting nominations for the seventh annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards.  These awards recognize individual volunteers and highlight the importance of volunteerism and community service in Illinois.  The Commission will also recognize...

WASHINGTON – In the flurry of legislative business before the year’s end, the House passed two bills this week to reauthorize transportation infrastructure funding and restore local control of primary and secondary education. Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) supported both bipartisan measures.

SPRINGFIELD – Children across America are getting another chance to use their creativity to honor the nation’s 16th president as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds its second Lincoln Art Contest.The deadline for submissions is Dec. 18. Winning entries...

SPRINGFIELD – As snow and ice season bears down on Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police and the Illinois Tollway are teaming up to alert motorists to be prepared and to remember: “Winter Weather – Get it Together.” By taking...

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) led the U.S. House of Representatives to pass S. 611, the Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act on Monday. The bill, which helps smaller and rural communities deal with the technical and financial challenges...