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…

In this issue: Bill calls for repeal of the TRUST Act In 2017 Illinois enacted legislation called the TRUST Act which made this a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants. One…

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,…

In this issue: First week of veto session This week the House and Senate returned to Springfield to start the annual fall veto session. This short session of the legislature…

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…

In this issue: Prosecutors expressing concerns about elimination of cash bail A month ago Illinois became the first state to eliminate cash bail for pre-trial release, and so far the…

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…

In this issue: It’s Fire Prevention Week The American Red Cross is marking Fire Prevention Week this week by reminding everyone that cooking is the leading cause of fires in…