The official Air Force Birthday is recognized as Sept. 18, 1947, the date of the passage of the National Security Act of 1947. That legislation created what would later become…

Happy Truck Driver Appreciation Week to the men and women who keep our nation moving. Truck drivers take on this demanding and important job to safely deliver the goods and…

I recently had a chance to tour and learn about the crucial programs and jobs for developmentally delayed adults provided by Encore Services in Clinton. My staff and I loved…

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association hosts a yearly contest called ‘Makers Madness,’ which involves a bracket-style tournament in which the public decides what product earns that year’s title of The Coolest…

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…

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…

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!

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.