I spoke at the dedication ceremony for the Sherrard Veterans Memorial over the weekend. It was a great ceremony and tribute to area veterans. All of the community showed up,…

Illinois lawmakers are considering changing a lesser-known tax. The estate tax kicks in when an individual inherits more than $4 million. In the state, there are family farms that fall…

Illinois ranks in the top ten of the most financially scammed states according to new data by the Federal Trade Commission. Remember: Never give your personal or financial information in…

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding waterfowl hunters of key dates and other information regarding the 2023-2024 waterfowl seasons. Season update: This is the third…

Inside: Military family benefits legislation signed into law A new law I sponsored in the House will help ensure that survivors of Illinois veterans receive the full benefits they deserve….

August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Month. I presented and passed House Resolution 159 to bring awareness to SMA. Thank you to Tom Meredith and Tyler Gumm for hosting The…

I want to wish everyone a very happy 4th of July as we mark our nation’s 247th birthday! There are many exciting festivities going on around the area. Please remember…