Thank you to our nation’s Veterans for their service and sacrifice, and for everything they have done to make ours the greatest country in the world. Thanks also to their…

Keep up with all the floor and committee action in the Illinois House of Representatives this week as we return to Springfield for the last week of veto session by…

We had an incredible turnout this morning for our Local Government Advisory Committee meeting. We had 3 County Board Chairmen and 13 Mayors and Village Presidents in attendance. Some of…

I had a great visit at the Watseka IDOT yard. We discussed staffing, resources, and equipment. They have been working on various projects throughout the year such as tree removal,…

Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. During Red Ribbon Week, youth and adults around the nation pledge to increase their knowledge by learning more about…

I recently toured Technical Metals in Fairbury. They are a privately owned metal fabrication company founded in 1970. Since then, TMI has grown from a small one-man operation to an…

Have you ever driven east through Forrest on Route 24 and wondered what Selig was? They are a reliable and experienced manufacturing partner in the global packaging industry, offering quality…

Kira and I had a great time this morning joining the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association on two stops along their “Makers on the Move” Tour in honor of Manufacturing Month here…

HAPPY NATIONAL FARMER’S DAY! Thanks for all you do each and every day!

In this issue: DCFS Director to step down Last week I told you about the recent audit which revealed a series of failures at the Department of Children and Family…