I was happy to speak with Patrick Pfingsten, from WMAY, about legislation and issues affecting Illinois and communities. Listen to the full interview in the link below! Interview with WMAY-…

$1,000 scholarships are available to individuals enrolled in an Illinois Community College Truck Driver Training program through the Driving Agriculture Forward Scholarship. Learn more and apply hear: www.iaafoundation.org/our-mission-at-work/student-scholarships/apply-for-truck-driving-scholarships/ National FFA Week…

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 takes hungry Illinoisans to 24 of…

After months-long discussions with stakeholders, including crime victim advocates and law enforcement professionals, our Truth in Public Safety (TIPS) working group introduced measures in the form of legislation that focus on three…

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is committed to hiring the very best troopers to protect Illinois citizens. It was announced yesterday that the ISP will offer just over $90,000 in…

Today we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and raise awareness about individuals who have an extra chromosome. Down syndrome occurs in about 1 in every 700 babies each year. There…

The 2024 Turkey Hunting Season will begin in Illinois next month. Whether you’re a veteran or novice hunter, there is opportunity for you to get out in the fields this…

Five states, including Illinois, will be holding their Primary Election Days on Tuesday, March 19, a week after both Joe Biden and Donald Trump secured their parties nominations to top…

With National Agricultural Week taking place from March 17-23, 2024, the Illinois State Capitol was abuzz with activity during the Session Week before as agricultural advocates including local farm bureau…

This week at the Capitol we were joined by Illinois FFA students and former State Representative John Cavaletto.