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Monday, October 16, 2023
National School Bus Safety Week

Nearly every day, millions of children across the United States line up to ride the bus to school. The school bus is one of the safest modes of transportation, but…


Friday, October 13, 2023
Elimination of Cash Bail: Prosecutors Have Ongoing Concerns

Illinois’ elimination of cash bail as a condition of pre-trial release went into effect on September 18. So far, the results have been mixed and there has been a strain…


Thursday, October 12, 2023
Today is National Farmer’s Day!

National Farmer’s Day is a special day set aside to appreciate the hardworking men and women who feed and fuel our world. Thank you to farmers for your dedication to…


Wednesday, October 11, 2023
How Many FOID Card Holders Will Register Their Firearms?

Lately, our second amendment rights have been tested by the supermajority across the states. In Illinois, laws have changed and bills have been passed that ban certain types of firearms…


Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Gotion To Build EV Battery Plant in Illinois

My colleagues and I recently sent a signed letter to Governor Pritzker stating real concerns over the Chinese Company, Gotion building a EV battery plant in Manteno, Illinois. We need…


Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Insurance costs are frequently lower in Illinois

The insurance marketplace in Illinois has traditionally been one of the most competitive in the country, and chances are good that the average Illinois resident is paying lower monthly premiums…


Friday, October 6, 2023
BACK THE BADGE: Show Your Support to Law Enforcement

The brave men and women of law enforcement are under attack by politicians who choose “Soft-On-Crime” policies over Public Safety. Please sign my petition to let Springfield know that you…


Thursday, October 5, 2023
The Unique History of the Illinois Capitol

On this day in 1868, the cornerstone for the new Capitol was laid and the building would be completed in 1888. The old Capitol building was inadequate to for the…


Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Carter Brothers Haunted Hayrides

Every year, families in Sherman and surrounding communities make an annual visit to Carter Brothers Lumber, for their Haunted Hayrides. This year makes it special as they are celebrating 40…


Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Breast Cancer Awareness Month

1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. But the good news is, there is hope. When caught in its earliest,…