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Monday, December 8, 2025
Lunch with the Farm Bureau

State Senator Sally Turner and I want to thank all our county Farm Bureau folks who came to our Chicago lunch. The annual Illinois Farm Bureau meeting in beautiful Chicago…


Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Illinois Statehood Day

On this day in 1818 Illinois was admitted to the Union as the 21st state. Happy 207th birthday to the great Land of Lincoln!


Thursday, November 27, 2025
Giving thanks

May you have a blessed Thanksgiving holiday surrounded by great company and enjoying delicious food. Happy Thanksgiving!


Monday, November 17, 2025
November is National Diabetes Month

National Diabetes Month is a time for us to raise awareness and support those living with diabetes. Let’s come together to learn more about this disease and practice healthy habits…


Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Honoring our Veterans

Let us remember and honor all those who have served in America’s Armed Forces this Veterans Day.


Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Pekin DMV switch to walk-in for all services

This is great news! The appointment only model was inefficient and inconvenient for those who work, had unique schedules, elderly or those not online and anyone who needed a license…


Monday, November 3, 2025
Early morning vote advances Illinois’ ‘Terminally Ill Patients Act,’ sparks outcry

“The process stinks. They could have brought this up during the hundreds of hours we’ve been doing nothing, when stakeholders could have had their voices heard. Instead, they abruptly bring…


Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Debating vaccine policy bill

State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton) debated House Bill 767, a vaccine policy bill, on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives on Tuesday October 28, 2025.


Monday, October 27, 2025
Illinois achieves highest credit rating in 20 years, STILL lowest-rated state

Moody’s Investors Service on Thursday upgraded Illinois’ credit rating to A2, the state’s highest mark in more than two decades. But despite the bump, Illinois remains the lowest-rated state in…


Tuesday, October 21, 2025
This is School Bus Safety Week

The school bus is one of the safest vehicles on the road. However, children are more at risk when approaching or leaving a school bus. This School Bus Safety Week,…