WASHINGTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that it is seeking applicants for the Youth Preparedness Council, which brings together teens from across the country who are interested and engaged in community preparedness. Council members are selected based on their dedication to public service, their efforts in making a difference in their communities, and their potential to expand their impact as national leaders for preparedness.

Daniel Biss and Litesa Wallace deliver response to Pritzker's inappropriate phone call with Blagojevich discussing Barack Obama's replacement in the U.S. Senate

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Today, at a press conference in Springfield, Daniel Biss and Litesa Wallace delivered the following remarks in response to the Chicago Tribune’s story revealing inappropriate conversations between J.B. Pritzker and former Governor Rod Blagojevich.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in Clinton and Scott Counties for open office hours. Jared Mullendore, Loebsack’s District Representative, will be at the following locations. Mullendore will be on hand to work with individuals who are having difficulty with a government agency, have suggestions for Dave, or would just like to share their concerns. Members of the public are invited to attend.

CEDARVILLE, OH (02/05/2018)-- Erika Parks of Rock Island, IL, has been named to the Cedarville University Dean's Honor List for fall semester, 2017. Students achieving this recognition maintain a 3.75 GPA for the semester while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours.