Save the Date! Please join us for a Senior Expo at Beverly Manor in Washington on June 17. We will have over 30 participating agencies on hand, and the event…

AROUND THE DISTRICT ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – IDOT is expected to begin resurfacing work on the US 24 Bypass between Washington and Peoria during the week of April 13. This includes…

REP. TIPSWORD HONORED AS PUBLIC OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR At the State Capitol this week, I was very humbled and honored to receive the 2025 Public Official of the Year…

At the State Capitol this morning, I was very humbled and honored to receive the 2025 Public Official of the Year Award from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police….

The Ammo Tax represents yet more government overreach targeting law-abiding gun owners while doing nothing to stop actual criminals. Here’s what HB 4414 does: Forces every bullet you buy to…

AROUND THE DISTRICT Congratulations, Dr. Fogarty! Congratulations to Livingston County Health Department Public Health Administrator Dr. Erin Fogarty, who was one of the featured presenters in last week’s national webinar…

GRANTS CONGRATULATIONS, LIVINGSTON COUNTY! Congratulations to the Livingston County Childcare Coalition, which has been awarded a $12,500 planning grant from Birth to Five Illinois! The grant will strengthen the coalition’s outreach abilities…

AROUND THE DISTRICT Congratulations to the city of Lexington and Group Tool, Inc. on their expansion plans and commitment to the local community! Group Tool, Inc. has announced plans for…

AROUND THE DISTRICT The Livingston County Health Department, in partnership with the Livingston County Childcare Coalition, is inviting residents to complete a short survey to help with future childcare planning…

BUDGET ADDRESS REACTION Governor Pritzker delivered his annual Budget and State of the State Address earlier this week in Springfield. Needless to say, I wasn’t very impressed. Here is my…