This new professional licensing software may not be big news to lots of people but it is huge and welcome news to the thousands of health care professionals who have…

My office is hosting a free paper shredding event in Morton on Tuesday August 27 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. to help local residents safely and securely dispose of…

National Farmers Market Week celebrates local agriculture and the dedicated farmers who bring us fresh produce and goods. This week, stop by your local farmers market to savor seasonal flavors…

I am inviting the mayors of the 87th District to join me for breakfast later this summer to discuss news from Springfield and its impact on local governments. If you…

As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, family life can get pretty hectic. It’s important to remember – and share with your children –…

Whether it’s grilled, steamed, boiled, or roasted, we love sweet corn in Illinois. Shout out to Illinois’ official state vegetable on this Sweet Corn Appreciation Day!

This National Independent Retailer Month, show some appreciation for your favorite independent retailer! As a cornerstone in our economy, independent retailers contribute so much to their communities through employment, outreach,…

On this day in 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed, which ended the fighting on the Korean peninsula. Today be sure to remember and honor those who served during…

Several local agencies in Tazewell County have joined together to form the “Save a Life” campaign to prevent overdose deaths. They are offering free overdose response kits. Find out more…

The new numbers released by the IRS this past month are more bad news for Illinois. Illinois continues to bleed taxpayers, taking billions of dollars of income with them. Our…