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Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Follow House session and inauguration live

The House is wrapping up the final days of the 103rd General Assembly early this week. The 104th General Assembly inauguration will take place at noon on Wednesday. You can…


Sunday, January 5, 2025
Snowstorm affecting central Illinois

A significant snowstorm is affecting central Illinois this weekend. Residents of our area are being encouraged to stay off the roads if at all possible, but if you must get…


Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Happy New Year!

Saturday, December 21, 2024
Merry Christmas!

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Changes coming to drivers’ licenses in Illinois

The Secretary of State is making adjustments to the way driver’s licenses operate in Illinois. A new law states that by July 2027, the Secretary of State will allow qualified…


Monday, December 16, 2024
Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

It was great to see so many 87th District friends at the recent Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting!


Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Fire station grants now available

Local Fire Departments looking to rehabilitate or build a fire station may be interested in $5 million in grant funding available to fire departments across the state. Applications are due…


Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Illinois rolls out first phase of plan to modernize professional licensing

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation launched a new online licensing system this fall, the first phase in a plan to modernize the management and licensing process for…


Monday, December 9, 2024
International Anti-Corruption Day

Each year on December 9, countries around the globe come together to recognize International Anti-Corruption Day which calls for awareness about the impacts of corruption and the importance of standing against it….


Wednesday, December 4, 2024
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month

December is National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. Let’s work together and commit to keeping our roads safe…