Morel Hunting For some, the beginning of spring signifies the arrival of new foliage, the start of baseball season, or even just warmer weather. However, for many adventurous Illinoisans, the…

Distracted Driving Awareness Month recognizes the epidemic of distracted driving in America. Each year around 3,000 Americans lose their lives to distracted driving. This month, remember to put down the…

Our first responders are vital to community safety. They need to know how to access resources that will help them uphold their duties to the fullest in order to protect…

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…

Vietnam War Veterans Day Vietnam War Veterans Day pays tribute to the 2.7 million Americans who served in the Vietnam War. Thank you to all of the veterans of the…

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…

March 26th serves as a day of remembrance for the thousands of American service members who risked and lost their lives fighting at the Battle of Iwo Jima during World…

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…