Speak Up Illinois

06/05/2026

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The species involved is Culex quinquefasciatus, known as the southern house mosquito, and the specific strain is referred to as the DQB strain.

05/23/2026

Today I introduced legislation to establish May 29th as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day. Our farmers are proud, salt of the Earth people, but they face tremendous pressures in a tough industry. The stress that comes with the profession is real, with a su***de rate 3.5 times higher than the general population. Volatile markets, rising input costs, and unpredictable weather don't just threaten a family farm's bottom line, they take a toll on mental health, too. This legislation is a step towards making sure they know that if they’re struggling, they don’t have to struggle alone.

05/23/2026

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04/09/2026

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2026/04/presidential-message-on-easter/

This Easter Sunday, the First Lady and I join with Christians all across our Nation and around the world in rejoicing in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ,

04/04/2026

03/24/2026

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03/17/2026

Happy ! Here in Southern Illinois, agriculture isn’t just an industry, it’s a way of life. Our farmers work long hours to feed our country and power our economy, and I’m proud to serve on the House Agriculture Committee to support their hard work and the next generation of producers.

03/17/2026

A kind and generous man has passed. A lover of Agriculture and the people involved in it. https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/chicago-broadcast-legend-orion-samuelson-dies-at/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQleS5jbGNrBCV5G2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHsBnzNe5XG-pbAxIH0ZO6YdF6sFyuGsvqZ2Bsl2gkCi8klyNB2Ld-0-BTOty_aem_T3hcdSK4TctO2QuJVwdNrw

CHICAGO — Chicago has lost a broadcasting legend. And farmers across America have lost an advocate and friend. Orion Samuelson died Monday, WGN Radio announced. Samuelson brought agriculture to lif…

02/21/2026

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01/29/2026

https://hpj.com/2026/01/29/america-250-a-year-worth-celebrating/

American agriculture is being honored through activities marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.