Statewide census efforts picking up momentum Every ten years, the U.S. Constitution requires the federal government to conduct a census of the population of the entire United States of America….

Name added to State Police Memorial Wall  In a ceremony held in Springfield, the family of Trooper Brooke Jones-Story unveiled the addition of her name to the list of state…

I will be hosting a FREE senior fair on Thursday August 15 at the Pontiac Rec Center, located at 900 N. Elm Street in Pontiac. The event will run from…

Illinois prison population down 20 percent Over the past five years we have seen a significant decline in the headcount of prisoners in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) system….

I was glad to meet with officials from Iroquois and Kankakee counties recently regarding flooding issues which affect not just those two counties but our entire region. Flooding is unlike…

Governor working his way through many bills which passed this spring Many of the bills which passed both houses in the spring session have specific effective dates – usually July…

It was my honor to participate in several 4th of July events throughout the district last weekend. I was especially proud to present Commander Lyle Kofoot of the Watseka American…

New laws require five-hour school day, pay raise for DCFS workers Under a change to state law which became effective July 1, students in Illinois public schools must now receive…

It was a great honor to be part of the ceremony to recognize Firefighter Dana Schoolman and his family. Dana was killed in the line of duty on the way…

Tougher texting-while-driving law takes effect Over the years, Illinois drivers have seen the dangers that come with distracted driving, especially the sending and receiving of text messages while behind the…