Former Speaker Mike Madigan’s Chief of Staff was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for making false declarations before a grand jury and obstruction of justice. The sentencing for Tim…

On February 12th, 1809, President Abraham Lincoln was born. President Lincoln had a profound effect on his home state of Illinois, and the entire nation, through his work to end…

I had a surprise visit today from two Illinois students who are enrolled in 4-H Programs. Emma currently attends the University of Illinois Springfield, and Bella is attending El Paso…

Illinois native Ronald Wilson Reagan was born in the tiny village of Tampico in Whiteside County in 1911. Mr. Reagan died at the age of 93 in 2004. Reagan is…

Rep. Rosenthal is excited to share news of the City of Litchfield receiving an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant. The $300,000 grant, which is managed the Department…

There is a story behind every piece of legislation introduced in the Illinois General Assembly.  Some stories are light-hearted and some are maddening.  And others, like the horrific murders of…

Sangamon County Board members are excited about the positive impact of the Farm-To Table Pilot Program! This program has been sponsored only four months and it’s quickly getting a lot…

CORRUPTION & ETHICS REFORM House Republicans Renew Call for Ethics Reform. As the tangled web of Democrats’ corruption continues to unwind over and over in federal court, Illinois House Republicans have renewed…

As the tangled web of Democrats’ corruption continues to unwind over and over in federal court, Illinois House Republicans have renewed calls for needed ethics reforms. The list of convictions continues to…

Freezing rain has created dangerous driving conditions across Illinois. The Illinois State Police are urging people to only travel if needed today and to be cautious on the roads. There…