In this issue: State’s August revenue report is in The state’s revenue report for the month of August from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability is in, and it…

On Saturday I am hosting a FREE paper shredding event in Streator. This is a good opportunity to protect yourself from identity theft by safely and securely shredding your old…

Thank you to the Paxton P.R.I.D.E. Group for inviting me to speak at the Annual Never Forget 9/11 Memorial Event under the Grand Old Flag on Sunday. This day serves…

In this issue: Governor using federal issues to distract from state problems Illinois has some of the highest property taxes in the country. Farm families and family-owned small businesses are…

Next Saturday, September 13, I am hosting a FREE paper shredding event in Streator. This is a good opportunity to protect yourself from identity theft by safely and securely shredding…

I had the pleasure of spending the day out in the field with the Glazik Family at Cow Creek Organic Farm in Paxton. The day began with a comprehensive Grain…

In this issue: Working to bring down electric bills All over Illinois we have seen electric bills on the rise this summer, in some cases doubling. Electricity bills in Illinois…

Thank you to Buckley Village President Scott Shockley for personally reaching out to invite me to the informational meeting regarding the village’s sewer project. It was a highly informative session,…

In this issue: July unemployment holds at 4.6% Data from the Illinois Department of Employment Security released last week shows that there was only a slight change in total nonfarm…

Don’t forget to stop by the Dominy Memorial Library in Fairbury tomorrow (Wednesday) between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to find out if the Illinois State Treasurer has any unclaimed…