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…

Sometimes we all get in a hurry, especially before a rain. But let’s be sure to keep everybody safe this harvest season. See that slow moving combine (or a baler…

This week, 4-H Members in Illinois will join the 6 million youth across the country in celebrating National 4-H Week. Clubs around Illinois celebrate this week by highlighting the remarkable…

We toured the new Growmark Terminal in Seneca on Friday. Growmark started construction on the terminal in May of 2022 and it is ready to go when the barge reopens….