Information for those impacted by yesterday’s storms in Sangamon County. Officials are warning residents not to attempt to clear trees or other debris from power lines and all lines should…

Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft Do not fall victim to online scams and theft by not knowing what to avoid. We are living in a society which relies on digital…

There are many policy issues that legislators must consider each year that impact veterans. I would be honored to hear from local veterans and active military personnel about the challenges…

Keeping you caught up with issues impacting our state and our community. HUMAN SERVICES Republicans demand hearings on Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, propose a plan to make improvements. …

Bills in the Illinois House of Representative are beginning to make their way through the legislative process. All legislation filed by lawmakers must first undergo the scrutiny of the House…

Keeping you caught up with issues impacting our state and our community. BUDGET Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State and Budget Address to a joint session…

Keeping you caught up with issues impacting our state and our community. GENERAL ASSEMBLY Illinois House committees post hearings for next week. The 44 standing committees of the 103rd General…

Barely a year after statehood, Illinois’ new state government abandoned its original riverfront capital city of Kaskaskia and moved northeast to higher ground in Vandalia. It proved to be a wise choice:…

Witness slips are a vital piece of the legislative process. Before a bill is heard in committee, the chairperson will read who has submitted witness slips and whether they support…