Please keep our first responders safe on the roadways Last summer I was one of the many Illinoisans who was assisted on the roadside by an Illinois State Trooper after…

Embattled DCFS director grilled by Legislative Audit Commission over massive failures Since December, nine children have died under DCFS’ watch. Meanwhile, DCFS Director Marc Smith has been held in contempt…

Another great County Fair season One of the best parts of summer in east-central Illinois is our county fairs – there is nothing quite like it. The food, the competitions,…

Secretary of State issues warning on another scam targeting Illinoisans It seems that scammers never stop trying to fraudulently obtain our personal information. The latest warning comes from the Illinois…

More good news-bad news from latest report on state revenue For months the state’s nonpartisan budget watchdog agency, the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) has been issuing much…

Much to see and do around the district Summertime in east-central Illinois is one of the best times of the year for getting out and around the district. There is…

Illinois paid out almost $2 billion in fraudulent unemployment claims A state audit released a few days ago has revealed that fraudsters stole close to $2 billion in federal money…

Average gas price passes $5 per gallon, legislation to help is still stuck in committee A few days ago Illinois joined a handful of other states which now have average…

Reform needed at Prisoner Review Board Late last month the state’s Prisoner Review Board (PRB) voted to release two convicted murderers from prison, just the latest example of why we…

Preparing for severe weather As we move into the final weeks of spring, the potential for severe weather increases in the Midwest, and Illinois is no exception. The Illinois Emergency…