The 23rd Annual Illinois Route 66 Mother Road Festival and car show will be taking place in downtown Springfield September 27-29. This is a popular event for the community and…

It was great to have conversations with Brad Wike and his son Matt on Sports Radio 1450 at Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services. It’s always great to visit a local…

Rail Safety Week Make sure you know how to stay safe around railroad tracks in Springfield and surrounding communities. Here are some important rail safety tips from Operation Lifesaver: Rail…

JOBS The Illinois unemployment rate is up again in August. The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced Thursday that nonfarm payrolls were up +800 while the unemployment rate increased +0.1 percentage…

The Chatham police department and the city’s library hosted their annual Children’s Bicycle Rodeo last Wednesday night and it was full of special events for kids in the community. State…

One year after Illinois became the first state in the nation to abolish cash bail, the consequences are clear—public safety is being compromised, and the system is failing the very…

Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) hosted a Pizza Party for students who successfully completed his Summer Reading Program. Rep. Coffey encouraged students in the 95th District to read eight…

I want to thank everyone who stopped by the Pet Adoption Event at Papa Frank’s! Several pets have been adopted and will start to settle in their new home today…

Rep. Coffey hosted a special pizza party to reward kids who completed his Summer Reading Program! Elementary students in the 95th District were encouraged to read (8) books over the…

Illinois has many great organizations that advocate for preserving conservation, including Ducks Unlimited. They go above and beyond to conserve, protect and restore habitats across the Prairie State! Ducks Unlimited…