Inside: Coalition warns against phasing out use of natural gas in Illinois A coalition made up of 19 different labor, business and manufacturing organizations has petitioned the Illinois Commerce Commission…

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) welcomed Jordyn Sedlock and Austin Ullrich to the Illinois House of Representatives as Pages for the Day on Thursday. “I always enjoy welcoming local students…

Inside: Poll finds majority support for opting into scholarship program The federal government recently enacted a scholarship program which would let donors help students find extra academic help at the…

Illinois has endured a teacher shortage for many years. One area where this shortage is especially acute is for special education teachers, a job which requires additional training and skills…

Inside: Madigan co-conspirator sentenced The ongoing fallout from the Mike Madigan corruption scandal continues, as another of Madigan’s co-conspirators was recently sentenced by a federal court. Fidel Marquez was utility…

Back when I was in school, on the last day of FFA week FFA members drove a tractor to school.  It’s great to see the tradition carries on at AlWood…

Inside: Digging into the budget proposal Last Wednesday marked the formal kickoff to the budget-making process for the upcoming state fiscal year. The House and Senate will be working on…

Colum Morgan, a 7th grader at United Junior High School, served as a Page for a Day in the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday. He was the guest of…

It was a busy weekend, and a popular time for pancake breakfasts around the 71st District! Friday was the Galesburg Lions Club annual noon and evening pancake day. A great…

Inside: Gov. Pritzker outlines budget priorities, blames Washington Governor Pritzker came to the Capitol to deliver his annual State of the State address, which also included his proposed state budget…