Logan County Competitors

The government of Illinois, under the Constitution of Illinois, has three branches of government: executive, legislative and judicial. The executive branch is split into several statewide elected offices, with the Governor as chief executive, and has numerous departments, agencies, boards and commissions. Legislative functions are granted to the General Assembly, composed of the 118-member House of Representatives and the 59-member Senate. The judiciary is composed of the Supreme Court and lower courts. The government of Illinois has numerous departments, agencies, boards and commissions, but the code departments, so called because they're established by the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, provide most of the state's services: Department on Aging Department of Agriculture Department of Central Management Services Department of Children and Family Services Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Department of Corrections Department of Employment Security Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Department of Healthcare and Family Services Department of Human Rights Department of Human Services Department of Juvenile Justice Department of Labor Department of the Lottery Department of Natural Resources Department of Public Health Department of Revenue Department of State Police Department of Transportation Department of Veterans' Affairs

Illinois Farm Bureau® is a membership organization controlled by farmers who join IFB® through their county Farm Bureau. There are 95 county organizations in Illinois. IFB is a not for profit corporation. IFB’s legal name is the Illinois Agricultural Association which was founded in 1916 by a group of farmers who met at the University of Illinois to discuss the need for education, better information, and more effective farming practices. Today, IFB represents two out of three Illinois farmers. Illinois Farm Bureau: • Shares the farmer’s story to consumers. • Updates members on new technology and information that impacts agriculture. • Represents farmers in local, state, and national legislative & political activities. • Provides marketing and education services to help IFB members improve their net farm income. Illinois Farm Bureau is a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation®, a national organization of farmers and ranchers including Farm Bureaus in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, and is responsible for Farm Bureau® membership and programs within Illinois. Illinois Farm Bureau® programs and services are available only to Farm Bureau® members within Illinois. FARM BUREAU® and FB® are registered service marks owned by the American Farm Bureau Federation. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.ilfb.org & www.WatchUsGrow.org

Since 1946, the McLean County Health Department has worked to protect the health and wellness of McLean County residents and visitors. Our goal of protecting the health of the community leads us to adapt to the ever-changing needs of a diverse and growing population.