On this day 113 years ago, President Ronald Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois. Happy birthday, President Reagan! Find out more about President Reagan, Illinois’ native son, here.

I love it when entrepreneurs start new businesses in the area, and Verandah Morton is my kind of new business. Shell and I went to the soft opening and this…

Today is National Wear Red Day. Be sure to wear red in an effort to bring awareness to heart disease in women and support women’s heart health.

Black History Month is a time to recognize the history, culture, and achievements of African Americans. This month-long celebration has been observed since 1976. The 2024 theme for Black History…

As the tangled web of Democrats’ corruption continues to unwind over and over in federal court, Illinois House Republicans have renewed calls for needed ethics reforms. The list of convictions continues to…

This Holocaust Remembrance Day acts as a solemn reminder of the dangers of antisemitism and hatred. Now more than ever we must honor the lives of those lost in the…

Every winter season, snow brings magic to the Illinois landscape and its numerous state parks. From ice climbing and cross-country skiing to frozen waterfalls and snow-filled canyons, there are fun…

National School Choice Week reminds us of the importance of school choice programs in Illinois. All children in Illinois deserve the best possible education and school choice programs like Invest…

Donating blood is a quick and easy way to help save the lives of others. Blood banks in Illinois are all facing critical shortages which can have devastating consequences on…

Today we pause to honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., his work for civil rights and for a more fair and just world for all Americans.