The first game in the National Football League was played in Douglas Park almost 100 years ago. The City of Rock Island and the Friends of Douglas Park intend to refurbish the south end of the park to commemorate that event. This includes the restoration of the 1915 firehouse as a museum recognizing the first game and the commitment of Rock Island firefighters over the years.

Tour will highlight issues including fighting for education, rural communities and working families

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Texas as they deal with unimaginable flooding from Hurricane Harvey.

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Senator Mike Lee of Utah are again inquiring about the abuse of an immigration law loophole that allows unauthorized immigrants to obtain a green card and, eventually, U.S. citizenship. The two senators previously wrote to the Obama administration on this issue in March 2016.

New law will help law enforcement focus on reducing crime

CHICAGO (Aug. 28, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 31 – the TRUST Act – which will continue Illinois’ history of welcoming immigrants and help law enforcement focus on stopping violent crime and protecting Illinois residents.

EGG-ON-A-STICK SETS STATE FAIR RECORD

Urbandale, Iowa (August 28, 2017) - Iowa's egg farmers celebrated another new record for eggs-on-a-stick at the recently completed Iowa State Fair.

A total of 162,576 eggs were handed out to fairgoers.  This breaks last year's record by almost 4,000 eggs!  This shows that egg-on-a-stick continues to be a fair favorite!

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 25, 2017) – Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bill:

 

Bill No.: HB 0243

An Act Concerning Education

Action: Sign

Effective: January 1, 2018

 

Bill No.: HB 0261

An Act Concerning Education

Action:  Sign

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 0284

CAMBRIDGE, ILLINOIS – On Tuesday, September 19th, Calan, the revivalist sound of Welsh traditional music, will be performing live at a private residence in Cambridge, Illinois.

Cambridge will be one of 12 North American destinations on a tour built around the May 12 release of Calan’s fourth album, Solomon, on the Sain Records label with its collection of tales and tunes from the rich folklore of Celtic Wales, sung in both English and the band’s native Welsh.

Governor, Lieutenant Governor visit historic sites, first state capital on Illinois Constitution Day

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