With at least 165 wineries and over 100 miles of wine trails, the wine industry in Illinois is thriving and the growth has been exponential in the last 30 years….

As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, family life can get pretty hectic. It’s important to remember – and share with your children –…

STATE GOVERNMENT Watchdog report indicates massive failure of maintenance in Illinois’ prison system. The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) operates 27 correctional facilities throughout the state. Ranging up to maximum…

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) manages multiple college programs that help students understand their options for paying college tuition. These programs include financial aid, scholarships, grants, and loans. A…

National Hire a Veteran Day was designed to implore U.S. businesses to consider hiring some of the estimated 200,000 veterans who leave the armed forces. Every day, hundreds of our…

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that occurs in every state, including Illinois. Statistics show that Illinois ranks in the top 10 nationwide in human trafficking cases. In 2021, the…

Firearms Illinois gun ban faces federal appellate court. The controversial law, which many believes violates the constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners, is facing a panel of Seventh Circuit appellate judges….

Rep. Coffey supports (HB2094) that protects homeowners from deceptive mortgage marketing practices. This bill cracks down on bad actors who take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners, specifically those new to the…

The Biden administration has once again dealt a blow to Illinois-based Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) and similar agricultural companies with the recent announcement of increased quotas of biodiesel fuel….

The Illinois transportation system represents an enormous investment to the state of Illinois. The preservation and expansion of infrastructure across the state is a high priority. IDOT is committed to…