by Joe Giatras | Feb 22, 2024 | Newsletters
COVER STORY Governor’s Budget Address As I listened to the Governor’s budget address, I felt proud of the great progress that we have made together in putting our state on a solid fiscal foundation, as proven by our nine credit upgrades over the past five years....
by Joe Giatras | Feb 15, 2024 | Newsletters
COVER STORY Hurrah for girls flag football! Last weekend, we heard a lot about the (alleged) conflict between girls who love Taylor Swift and the guys who play football. In Illinois at least, there’s now a third group – girls who play football! On Wednesday, the...
by Joe Giatras | Feb 8, 2024 | Newsletters
COVER STORY We spiced it up! Good food does more than nourish our bodies. Flavorful food can restore our souls, connecting us with cherished memories and reminding us of our family heritage. Spices are essential to cooking, but they’re often overlooked when...
by Joe Giatras | Feb 8, 2024 | Newsletters
COVER STORY Thanks to IL Park District Association! Most of you probably don’t know it, but I worked for Addison Park District when I was a teenager, as a lifeguard at the district pool. I have to tell you – just about everything I ever needed to know as a state...
by Joe Giatras | Feb 1, 2024 | Newsletters
COVER STORY Human Trafficking Awareness Month It’s devastating to imagine the terror of a child or vulnerable adult who is being trafficked, and it’s painful to think that these crimes may be taking place in our communities. So in January, during National...
by Joe Giatras | Jan 18, 2024 | Newsletters
COVER STORY Join my (virtual) Town Hall After a chilly winter break, the “spring” legislative session is under way back in Springfield. To let you know what we’re working on, and to get your input on your top legislative priorities for our...
