Recent dry conditions and severe weather outbreaks have been hard on area farmers, but emergency help may be available to you. Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from the…

Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!

Make sure you are following proper safety practices when using grills this holiday weekend and throughout the rest of the summer. July is the peak month for grill fires followed by…

Here’s what to know about fireworks in Illinois this 4th of July weekend. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2023/06/fireworks-laws-in-illinois-and-safety.html

Starting Saturday, it’s going to cost you more to gas up and stock up… Illinois taxes increase on basic necessities Saturday | Illinois | thecentersquare.com

The Caucus Blog of the Illinois House Republicans: Biden Biodiesel Quotas a Blow to ADM and others

The Constitutionality of Illinois Democrats’ gun and magazine ban was heard Thursday in Federal Appeals Court. Federal appeals court hears challenge to Illinois gun and magazine bans | Illinois |…

Most of Illinois is experiencing unhealthy air quality conditions due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. If you are able, consider staying inside as much as possible over the next several days to limit…

County Fairs are in full swing across the state. Get out there and celebrate summer!  2023 County Fair Dates Flyer.pdf (illinois.gov)

The Governor’s flip flop on healthcare highlights the true cost of “free”. Editorial | Flip-flop on immigrant health care shows high cost of ‘free’ | Editorials | news-gazette.com