Happy Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! This week we say thank you to these dedicated professionals who serve as the first point of contact in an emergency. They may work “behind…

PEORIA – The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting a career fair in Peoria on April 29. The fair will be held: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 29 ​​Illinois…

We return to Springfield tomorrow for the start of what’s expected to be a very busy week of committees as we approach the March 27 deadline to move House Bills….

With the 2026 tax season upon us, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), have both announced they began accepting and processing 2025 tax returns beginning on Monday, January…

The Illinois Retail Merchants Association recently launched a new scholarship opportunity. The Illinois Retail Scholarship Challenge encourages high school seniors to develop creative and practical solutions to real business challenges…

PEORIA, Ill. (From WMBD-TV) — Some state lawmakers are hoping to pass a bill to bring “no tax on tips” to Illinois after it decided to not enact the federal…

Every day, across towns and cities, law enforcement officers quietly step into their roles as protectors, peacekeepers, and pillars of safety in our communities. They wear their badges as a…

IDOT Update – 2026 – Friday, January 9, 2026 Plans to restore Princeton’s iconic Red Covered Bridge made significant progress in 2025, with the new year promising to put into…

In 2026, more than 250 new laws will go into effect in Illinois. These new laws cover a range of topics, from firearm storage (SB 8) to providing break time…

DIAPER DRIVE Spread some cheer with Rep. Spain’s annual Holiday Diaper Drive. State Representative Ryan Spain invites constituents to spread some holiday cheer to families in need this year by donating to…