Illinois Constitution Day is observed every August 26. This date marks the ratification of Illinois’ first state constitution in 1818, a milestone moment in Illinois’ journey to statehood. This day…

Illinois House Republicans continue to step up to protect and support the senior community through a series of legislative efforts aimed at enhancing the lives of seniors across the state….

With sky-high inflation still impacting hard-working Illinois families and the new school year starting up, it’s important to consider ways to save money. Food prices, gasoline costs, interest rates, rent…

Children will soon be or have already started boarding buses to head back to school. According to the State Board of Education and the Illinois State Police the most dangerous…

Legislation carried in the Illinois House of Representatives by Deputy House Minority Leader Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) has been signed into law by the Governor. The legislation, Senate Bill 2936, expands…

OLYMPICSCongratulations to Anna Peplowski of Germantown Hills!  The former Metamora High School swimmer helped the United States women’s 4×200-meter freestyle team to a silver medal the Paris Olympics.  For more, read about Anna’s…

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is now accepting applications for the Small Equipment Grant Program. Grants of up to $26,000 are being provided for the purchase of small firefighting and…

Quantum computing has become a buzzword in the world of technology, but many people are still unclear about what it actually is and how it works. Quantum computing utilizes the…

Golf is an important part of Illinois’ tourism economy. The state is home to some of the finest golfing destinations in the country. Illinois has also been host to many…

Sometime during the 1873 legislative session, Andrew Henry of Greenville, a judge and state legislator, sat for a portrait with an acclaimed Springfield pencil and crayon artist named Dennis Williams….