This week wrapped up with a number of bills being passed through committee and headed to the House to be voted on. A total of 213 bills were passed in…

Morel Hunting Season For some, the beginning of spring signifies the arrival of new foliage, the start of baseball season, or even just warmer weather. However, for many adventurous Illinoisans,…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Springfield, IL…A new law proposed in Illinois would change wages for tipped workers across the state. Minimum wage would be mandated under the new law, forcing…

National Public Health Week recognizes the importance of public health. This year’s theme, “Protecting, Connecting, and Thriving: We Are All Public Health,” reminds us that we are all responsible for…

Driving Agriculture Forward $1,000 scholarships are available to individuals enrolled in an Illinois Community College Truck Driver Training program through the Driving Agriculture Forward Scholarship. Truck drivers are critical to our…

What is The “Horseshoe Trail” ? Visit Springfield has introduced a new food tour focusing on Springfield’s most iconic dish: the horseshoe. Horseshoe Trail is a digitally based tour that…

PUBLIC SAFETY | JOBS | STATE GOVERNMENT | TAXES PUBLIC SAFETY House Republicans make public safety concerns a priority in new legislative package. At a Capitol press conference on Thursday, House Republican State…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) continues to work with law enforcement to improve public safety. Ensuring public safety remains a priority for Rep. Coffey as…

The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced they are offering just over $90k in starting compensation for all new hires, starting this year. The move comes from the ISP department’s mission…

For World Down Syndrome Day, I would like to thank everyone who provides the special services to individuals who live with Down Syndrome. Helping individuals with disabilities to be the…