Mark your calendars for Illinois Free Fishing Days taking place June 16-19 this year. Illinois anglers can fish without a license during this time, coinciding with the Father’s Day weekend….

Today is the 79th anniversary of remembering and honoring the heroics of so many brave men and women. D-Day was the name given to the June 6, 1944, invasion of…

The Illinois State Police Merit Board is processing applications for a Traditional Cadet Class, and a Fast Track Class. Both classes are tentatively scheduled to begin in April 2024. Visit…

Inside: $50 billion budget passes in the middle of the night Lots of new spending, even with less revenue Some positive developments Missed opportunities Thank you for subscribing to my…

Today we pause to honor those who gave their lives for the freedoms and liberties which we all cherish. Thank you to all those who serve and to their loved…

House session extended Lyme disease bill passes unanimously Summer reading program now underway Memorial Day Thank you for subscribing to my e-mail newsletter. You can get more news and information…

Inside: End of session approaches Upcoming senior fair in Galesburg Summer reading club More news Thank you for subscribing to my e-mail newsletter. You can get more news and information…

Inside: Supporting childhood literacy programs Firefighter tax credit Improving ethics More news Thank you for subscribing to my e-mail newsletter. You can get more news and information about state government…

This is Teacher Appreciation Week. Be sure to thank a teacher for all that they do!