Small Businesses are the backbone of local economies. This Small Business Saturday be sure to shop local and support the small businesses that make our communities thrive! 

The first Thanksgiving took place over 400 years ago, but the spirit of the holiday lives on today. It reminds us to be thankful for all that we have, including…

Five of the top poultry production states in the U.S. are in the Midwest, led by Minnesota. In Illinois, the turkey industry has a smaller, but still very important footprint. Poultry is big…

National Adoption Day is dedicated to raising awareness of the over 100,000 children waiting for adoption in the United States. Today, communities across the country are celebrating adoption and advocating…

Last week was the second and last scheduled week of Veto Session in Springfield. Over the last couple of weeks I have outlined many of my priorities for our work…

National Education Support Professionals Day recognizes and celebrates the staff that ensures our schools run smoothly. Thank you to the professionals who do their part in making schools a place…

World Kindness Day is a reminder that compassion is what binds us all together. Today let’s all do one random act of kindness and make our world a better place!

The Illinois House of Representatives approved legislation (HB 2473) to allow for the expansion of new small modular nuclear power plant reactor construction. State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the…

National S.T.E.M. / S.T.E.A.M. Day calls for the advancement of education in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. These are critical areas in any child’s education and…

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is hosting a public hearing concerning the registration of firearms in the Metro East on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. at the Caseyville…