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…

Did you know peaches grow well in central and southern Illinois? Our state produces over 7,000 tons of peaches in an average year. This National Peach Month we honor the…

The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is reminding individuals with certain professional licenses currently up for renewal to start the renewal process before their license expires. Several…

Bill Hauter is a Republican who resides in Morton and represents the 87th House District. He is a medical doctor who specializes in anesthesiology at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center…