State Rep. Carol Ammons

The 2026 ILBCF Scholarship Cycle is NOW OPEN! 📷 Matriculating to a 2 or 4-year college? This opportunity is for YOU! Applications accepted March 1 – May 31. Apply today and take the next step toward your future! Link to apply: ilbcf.org/scholarships/

On day 20 of Women’s History Month – Class of 2026 we celebrate Beyoncé — one of the best-selling music artists of all time 🎤✨ Rising to fame in 1998 with Destiny’s Child and beginning her solo career in 2003. Beyonce has the most Grammy wins in history of any artist!

On day 19 of Women’s History Month – Class of 2026 our spotlight is on the legendary Meryl Streep 🎬.👠 With a career spanning over 60 films, Meryl Streep is celebrated for her incredible versatility and transformative acting skills.

On day 18 of Women’s History Month – Class of 2026 we honor United States Representative Maxine Waters, serving California’s 43rd Congressional District since 1991, she has been a powerful voice in Congress for decades. Known for her fearless leadership and commitment to justice!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, 🍀 Don’t forget to wear green, and have a joyful day filled with much luck and cheer!

On day 17 of Women’s History Month – Class of 2026 our woman of the day is Olympian Simone Biles 🥇 a true icon of strength, resilience, and excellence. With 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals, she’s widely recognized as the greatest gymnast of all time.

GO VOTE!!!

On day 16 of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting the iconic Ms. Lauryn Hill, leading lady of R&B and hip hop by makinh history at the 1999 Grammys by becoming the first woman win 5 + Grammys in a single night.

Congratulations to @parklandcollege

On Day 15 of Women’s History Month – Class of 2026 we honor a fearless advocate for education: Malala Yousafzai. After surviving an attack by the Taliban for speaking out, she became a global champion for girls’ education and the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize laureate in 2014.

Today’s Women’s History Month Spotlight is on former President of Liberia: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. ✨ Her 2005 election victory made history, making her the first woman in Africa to be democratically elected as a president.

On day 13 of Women’s History Month – Class of 2026 we honor a true trailblazer from Illinois: Lottie Holman O’Neill. Lottie, made history as the first female legislator in the Illinois House of Representatives, winning her seat in 1922.

Today’s Women History Month spotlight shines on Kenyan political activist, professor, and Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai (1940–2011). 🌿 Professor Maathai was the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

On Day 11 of our Women’s History Month: Class of 2026 series, we spotlight Bessie Coleman ✈ The pioneering aviator (1892–1926) Bessie became the first African American and Native American woman to earn a pilot’s license—and the first American woman with an international license.

Yesterday, I attended the Plan to End Homelessness Kickoff hosted by the Champaign County Continuum Service Providers to the Homeless. It was encouraging to see so many community partners come together to discuss strategies, share ideas, and strengthen our collective efforts!

Today, for Women's History Month we are highlighting American Nurse Clara Barton (1821-1912), a prominent Civil War nurse and the founder of the American Red Cross. She was given the nickname Angel of the Battlefield because of her contributions to the effort.

Are you registered to vote? Illinois Primary Elections are a week away, taking place on Tuesday, March 17th 2026! For more information on your registration and polling place, please visit elections.il.gov 🇱🇷 #Illinois #vote #foryouシ #Democracy

Today’s Women’s History Spotlight honors Track and field Olympic athlete Wilma Rudolph (1940-1994) has three gold medals and one bronze medal from the 1956 and 1960 Olympics. She defied the odds by not only beating polio as a child, but learning to walk despite doctors’ doubts.

Today’s Women’s History Spotlight honors Carol Moseley Braun, who served in the U.S. Senate from 1993 to 1999. Her campaign was the first one Representative Ammons ever worked on, and it made history by breaking barriers that had existed since 1870.

Attention, Illinois residents! ⏰ Don’t forget to set your clocks one hour ahead as Daylight Saving Time begins today. Let’s spring forward and make the most of the extra daylight together 🌷✨