On this day in 1899, a group of 13 Spanish-American war veterans joined together to form what would become the nation’s largest and most dedicated group of veterans, the Veterans…

Technology addiction is a growing problem in Illinois and the rest of the world. As more people become dependent on technology, negative impacts on mental and physical health are increasing….

The Illinois Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program provides a state income tax credit equal to 25 percent of a project’s Qualified Rehabilitation Expenditures, not to exceed $3 million, to owners of certified…

Rep. Spain points out the fundamental flaws in the SAFE-T Act and its new pre-trial release requirements after two drug runners from California were caught with more than 5,000 pounds…

HISTORY Rep. Spain joins Bureau County Historical Society for Civil War monument dedication. On Friday, Rep. Spain joined the Bureau County Historical Society, other local dignitaries and community leaders in Princeton…

On Friday, State Representative Ryan Spain joined the Bureau County Historical Society, other local dignitaries and community leaders in Princeton as the keynote speaker to dedicate a beautiful new monument…

Every year, on average, more than a third of all kids under 13 killed in car crashes are not properly buckled up or in a car seat. Take time this…

CRIMINAL LAWFor judges and courts, the right to ask the defendant for cash bail ends.  Today, Monday, September 18, is the first day in which Illinois courts will no longer be…

Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. For this reason, the third week of September has been…

Well-designed parks and trails are valued parts of the environment. They can promote physical activity and community engagement while providing environmental and mental health benefits. Parks can also help reduce…