Last week we honored our fallen heroes at the Illinois Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony. Law enforcement officers from across the state were in attendance to recognize officers who have made…

National Nurses Day is a great reminder of the important work that nurses do to keep our communities healthy. A special thank you to all of the nurses in the…

Springfield – State Representative Charlie Meier (R – Okawville) outlined several issues he had with the rushed passage of Senate Bill 2412 by House Democrats on Wednesday. ### State Representative…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement upon the passage of SB 2412 through the Illinois House on Wednesday. Meier says the legislation represents a…

School Principals’ Day is an important recognition of principals’ hard work and dedication. Principals are a critical component of our education system from elementary to high school. Thank you to…

Did you know that Illinois’ pork industry produces more than 6 billion slices of bacon each year? Today, we are celebrating this beloved protein and the pork producers who put…

Happy National Small Business Week to the entrepreneurs who power our economy. Remember to shop local this week and show your support for small businesses in Illinois!

The Illinois Farm Bureau has released an online docuseries focusing on our state’s diverse agricultural industry. The docuseries, called “Fields Apart: Rooted Together,” follows several farms across Illinois, some small…

The Illinois State Police is warning residents of a recent phone scam where impersonators claim to be ISP investigators. Remember: ISP special agents will NOT make cold calls requesting personal…

April 21-27, 2024 is National Volunteer Week. I am proud to have served (and continue to serve) my fellow citizens in times of need. There is so much we can…