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In an April 14 Facebook post, Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln) shared her visit with students from the Land of Lincoln CEO program.

"I had the opportunity to meet with students from this year's Land of Lincoln CEO program to discuss issues currently going through the Legislature and the impact government can have on businesses," Turner posted.

According to its webpage, The Land of Lincoln CEO program aims to prepare youths and others to become entrepreneurs or entrepreneurial thinkers and to contribute to economic development and sustainable communities.

Students receive real-life experiences to learn from, including opportunities to take risks and manage the results.

The Land of Lincoln CEO program shared a Facebook post about the visit, thanking Turner for her time and effort in reaching out across the aisle and sponsoring bills that best serve Illinois.

"State Senator Sally Turner spends a great deal of time listening to constituents, and CEO students appreciated her taking the time to talk with them," the Land of Lincoln CEO program posted. "After touring her office in Lincoln, Senator Turner started the conversation by asking students about their individual businesses and our upcoming trade show (happening April 26th)."

"The team also got an inside look at what happens in the Illinois Senate and her office," the Land of Lincoln CEO program wrote. "Senator Turner makes an effort to reach out across the aisle, connect with people in her district, and sponsor bills that she feels will best serve Illinois. Senator Turner also shared ways that people can stay informed about the happenings of the Illinois legislature. ilga.gov is a great resource to be able to see all issues coming before and passing through the Illinois General Assembly. "

The organization encourages the community to get involved with senators regarding their community concerns.

"And people should feel free to contact their elected officials to discuss governmental concerns or propose legislative solutions to problems," the Land of Lincoln CEO program wrote. "Thank you to Senator Turner and Legislative Aide Casie Blue for hosting CEO!"

According to a story in the Herald News, in 2019, participants delivered donations of $500 each to the Rotary Club, Food Pantry, and Humane Society.

"This money was raised through the students’ big business project during the 2018-2019 school year," according to the story.

Turner has served in the Illinois Senate since 2021. Her legislative experience includes serving on the Ethics Committee and Senate Higher Education Committee. Turner resides in Beason.