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Tracy promotes National Suicide Prevention Lifeline shortened number: 'A new three-digit code, 9-8-8'

By Steven Hughes | Sep 2, 2022

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s new number allows people to call or text a trained mental health professional that’s been active since July.

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Tracy on IDOC court order: 'This is yet another example of shameful decisions and inactions by state agencies'

By Steven Hughes | Aug 14, 2022

An Illinois Northern District Judge held the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) responsible for not complying with the court’s order to improve the quality of health for incarcerated people.

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Davidsmeyer at FFA Meeting gets honorary state degree: 'It was great to be with so many amazing people'

By Steven Hughes | Jun 22, 2022

Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer attended the Illinois FFA Annual Meeting where he received an honorary state FFA Degree.

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Tracy garners honor from Illinois Chamber: 'a breath of fresh air'

By Steven Hughes | Jun 22, 2022

The Illinois Chamber gave Senator Jil Tracy the title of “Champion of Free Enterprise” for her support of small businesses and other achievements.

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Tracy says report confirms her warnings about state budget

By Steven Hughes | Jun 3, 2022

Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) is having an "I told you so moment" as it appears a report from a nonprofit confirms what Republicans had been warning us about the new state budget.

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Tracy meets with teachers: 'It was good to talk with them about issues important to them'

By Steven Hughes | May 13, 2022

Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) passed pastries and coffee around the teachers lounge at Baldwin Elementary School on May 3 to thank educators for their dedication to students.