The Illinois Conservation Foundation’s new Illinois Outdoor Excellence Awards are designed to honor individuals and organizations whose efforts have significantly impacted conservation and outdoor recreation across Illinois. This year, the…

You can help farmers have a safe harvest by remembering to slow down, give them plenty of room, and have patience on the roadways. 🚜 Illinois harvest season. How to stay…

If you missed today’s voter registration deadline, don’t panic. You can still register to vote online until October 20. Illinois’ voter registration deadline arrives this week – NBC Chicago

CELEBRATING MANUFACTURING MONTH Earlier this week, I was proud to join Gabby Garza of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) in presenting Hardin Industries, LLC, in Lacon with an Employer Training Investment…

On National Manufacturing Day, we celebrate the skill, teamwork, and ingenuity that drives our manufacturing industry. From innovative breakthroughs to everyday essentials, manufacturing keeps our world moving. Let’s all share…

It’s not often that a small city in a rural area in Illinois boasts two destination restaurants, but that is an absolute reality in the Marshall County city of Toluca,…

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is available for income qualified households. This energy bill assistance program can assist with natural gas, propane, electricity bills and furnace assistance. Applications…

National Coffee with a Cop Day is all about connecting with your local law enforcement over a cup of coffee. Join in on this celebration to strengthen our community and…

If you have unclaimed property with the state, you could receive a check in the mail soon. Illinois residents set to receive $13.2M in unclaimed property | FOX 32 Chicago

AROUND THE DISTRICT Thank you to the Woodford County Farm Bureau for presenting me with the Illinois Farm Bureau ACTIVATOR Friend of Agriculture Award. I am humbled and honored for…