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Saturday, October 28, 2023
Celebrating National First Responders Day!

ILLINOIS – I urge you to take a moment today to express your deepest gratitude to the heroes serving our area each day – our police officers, firefighters, EMS crews,…


Friday, October 20, 2023
National Mammography Day

According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is detected early, and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. Early detection includes doing monthly…


Wednesday, October 18, 2023
National School Bus Safety Week | October 16-20

Nearly every day, millions of children across the United States line up to ride the bus to school. The school bus is one of the safest modes of transportation, but…


Monday, October 2, 2023
Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Sadly, domestic violence is more common than people think. We can all do our part to encourage healthy, safe relationships this Domestic Violence Awareness Month by learning the warning signs…


Friday, September 29, 2023
Happy VFW Day!

On this day in 1899, a group of 13 Spanish-America war veterans joined together to form what would become the nation’s largest and most dedicated group of combat veterans. Today…


Friday, September 29, 2023
Illinois is The Great Pumpkin State

ILLINOIS – Who doesn’t enjoy a big slice of pumpkin pie, or how about carving and decorating those pumpkins every October to celebrate Halloween? And where did those pumpkins come…


Saturday, September 23, 2023
Seat Check Saturday

Every year, on average, more than a third of all kids under 13 killed in car crashes are not properly buckled up or in a car seat. Take time this…


Monday, September 4, 2023
Labor Day Weekend!!!

With co-owner Billy Barrett at Kilwins buying dark chocolate buck eyes for a Labor Day barbecue I hope you’re all enjoying the LDW celebrations! #wheaton#illinois#dupage#labordayweekend


Thursday, August 31, 2023
International Overdose Awareness Day

Synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, are now the most common drugs involved in drug overdose deaths in the United States. In Illinois, we are fighting this dangerous epidemic by raising awareness…


Monday, August 28, 2023
Anniversary of MLK Jr’s “I Have a Dream” Speech

On this day 60 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered one of the most influential and memorable speeches in history. On August 28, 1963, during the March on…