God bless all those serving overseas this National Day of the Deployed. Let us honor our nation’s heroes and recognize the sacrifices of our servicemembers and their loved ones during…

Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. During Red Ribbon Week, youth and adults around the nation pledge to increase their knowledge by learning more about…

The Illinois General Assembly will be returning to Springfield for our first week of veto session next Tuesday. Here’s a quick look at some of the issues we are expected to tackle…

YORKVILLE – State Representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) introduced a bill aimed at addressing the labor and teacher shortage in Illinois. House Bill 4173 allows a METT Educator District License for…

This weekend, an act of pure evil took place in our community as 6 year old Wadea Al-Fayoume and his mother Hanaan were brutally attacked in their home. Wadea did…

National Farmer’s Day is a special day set aside to appreciate the hardworking men and women who feed and fuel our world. Thank you to farmers for your dedication to…

The first Illinois State Fair was held in Springfield 170 years ago today on October 11, 1853. Over the years, the State Fair has hosted fantastic grandstand acts, fun-filled parades,…

Columbus Day commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492. Wishing all a happy Columbus Day.

Happy National Manufacturing Day! Illinois’ manufacturing industry alone supports roughly $580 billion in annual economic impact driving investment, opportunity, and innovation across the state. Thank you to our manufacturers for…

A nationwide test of the country’s emergency alert system will take place in Illinois around 1:20 pm CST. Expect to receive a message and tone/vibration alert on your cell phone…