VA has added three cancers to the list of presumptive diseases covered under the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-168). Male breast cancer, urethral cancer, and cancer of…

July is National Grilling Month! This month, get outside and fire up the grill to celebrate. Remember safe grilling practices while enjoying this activity. The State Fire Marshal has some…

Inside: Fix to senior homestead exemption continues to be blocked For more than 30 years, many seniors in Illinois have been eligible for a Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead…

For more than 30 years, many seniors in Illinois have been eligible for a Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption on their taxes. To qualify, a person 65 or…

Our Sons of the American Legion Post #1197 volunteers to collect admission fees at the Henry County Fair gates. Tammy and I volunteered to work the east gate near the…

Take Your Dog to Work Day is a celebration of the relationship between canine pets and their owners. If your job is dog-friendly, be sure to bring them along for…

June 20th is a day to honor our national symbol: the American Eagle. On American Eagle Day, learn more about the efforts to protect this endangered species.

Juneteenth is the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. This day honors the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas following the end of…

High temperatures are expected across Illinois all this week. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to stay safe in extreme heat: ☀ Stay out of the sun. If…