Illinois Senate & House Republicans Introduce the People’s Independent Maps Act  As Democrats in the House and Senate hold simultaneous redistricting hearings that hinder public input, Republicans in the House…

I am donating the increase of my paycheck this month to UMC Pastor John Hauck and Cara Fitton of the Hands of Christ Food Pantry in Paxton.  Thank you for…

I was honored to present a USA Flag to Michael Johnson and the Iroquois County Youth Center in Watseka.  This flag was flown over both the State and National Capitals….

Secretary of State extends expiration dates to August 1; encourages use of online service Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has extended the expiration dates of driver licenses and ID…

Vaccine eligibility to expand April 12 As more coronavirus vaccines have been produced and made available for states, Illinois has been able to vaccinate more of the state’s high-risk individuals…

House Republicans call to “Reimagine Illinois” This week the House Republicans introduced a package of bills entitled “Reimagine Illinois,” a wholesale effort to make the changes in state government to…

Resolution filed to oppose new graduated tax effort I am among the co-sponsors of House Resolution 135, which expresses opposition to any effort to bring back the graduated income tax…

Illinois holds first virtual committee hearings to move legislation Due to the pandemic a change was made to the rules of the House of Representatives for the 102nd General Assembly…

Many of our local high school sports teams have re-started their seasons as coronavirus cases have declined in our area. But they are still playing in front of nearly empty…