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 –…

On this day in 2004, popcorn was named the official state snack food of Illinois. You can celebrate this day by enjoying this salty snack! ?

Rep. Hauter this week joined a podcast focused on the profound impact moving Logan Correctional Center will have on the surrounding community and spoke about the efforts to save Lincoln.

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!

A new study from the University of Illinois System says only about one-fourth of all public-school students are back to pre-pandemic performance levels in English language arts while even fewer…

We’re looking at some uncomfortable and potentially dangerous temperatures across Illinois over the next few days. Make sure you know how to protect yourself from heat-related illnesses: https://ready.illinois.gov/hazards/extremetempshot.html

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…