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Monday, September 4, 2023
Happy Labor Day!

Thursday, August 31, 2023
Today is International Overdose Awareness day

The theme of this year’s International Overdose Awareness Day is “Recognizing those people who go unseen,” in honor of the people whose lives have been altered by overdose They are…


Monday, August 28, 2023
Tour of Midwest Food Bank

My staff and I were blessed to tour Midwest Food Bank’s Morton facility. This faith based organization and it’s many volunteers help solve the problem of food insecurity in central…


Friday, August 25, 2023
Saturday is Illinois Constitution Day

On August 26, 1818, the Illinois Constitutional Convention adopted the first State Constitution and selected Kaskaskia as our first state capital. Happy Constitution Day, Illinois!


Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Cooling centers open in our area

Tazewell County Emergency Management has opened several cooling centers around the area due to this week’s intense heat. Please don’t be hesitant to use these centers.


Monday, August 21, 2023
Stay safe in this week’s hot weather

Our entire area is under an excessive heat warning through Thursday. Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s and heat indexes could hit 105 to 115 degrees. Keep these…


Friday, August 18, 2023
Visit to Hopedale Medical Complex

I’ve always worked at large medical centers, but I’m constantly impressed with the compassionate, personal yet cutting edge care at Hopedale Medical Complex. I was able to spend a morning…


Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Safety tips for heading back to school

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 –…


Monday, August 14, 2023
Professional Licensure Law Outdated And Stifles Job Growth

The professional licensure system in Illinois is antiquated and outdated, and as a result industry professionals from nurses to barbers to roofers can experience wait periods of three to nine…


Friday, August 11, 2023
Rep. Hauter statement on Illinois Supreme Court gun ban ruling

Illinois Democrats have used partisan maps and Governor Pritzker’s millions to get the ruling that we all expected. Once again the Constitution and the U.S. Supreme Court will have the…