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Monday, December 18, 2023
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month

December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month because the holiday season has the highest rate of crashes all year. Don’t let yourself or your family become a statistic…


Friday, December 15, 2023
(Photo Drop) My Recent Tour of The Illinois Coal Museum

This week, I toured the Illinois Coal Museum in Gillespie and it was incredible. I was welcomed by Dave Tucker, Scott Thomas, John Hicks, and Dan Fisher. These guys provided…


Thursday, December 14, 2023
Rep. Rosenthal Impressed with Marbold Farmstead

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield, IL…Illinois is home to many hidden gems and the Historic Marbold Farmstead is no exception. State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) met with Charlotte Wohler to learn…


Thursday, December 14, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court on Illinois Firearms Ban

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has denied a request for a preliminary injunction against Illinois Democrats’ firearms ban. Many people strongly believe the Protect Illinois Communities Act is…


Thursday, December 14, 2023
How Illinois Cities Have Drastically Lost Tree Density

Chicago was a leader a century ago in nurturing an urban forest. But those days are in the past, and from 2011 through 2021, there was a net loss of…


Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Rep. Rosenthal Visits Dawson Fire Department

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield, IL…State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) met with Mike Abbott with the Dawson Fire Department to discuss the safety of small town first responders and residents. During…


Friday, December 8, 2023
Eminent Domain Concerns Quickly Halt Two CO2 Pipeline Projects

Carbon dioxide (CO2) pipelines are essential components of carbon capture and storage systems which are proposed to reduce atmospheric emissions of man-made CO2, which is a greenhouse gas. Approximately 5,000…


Thursday, December 7, 2023
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day and Toll on Illinois Soldiers

December 7, 1941, will be forever known as ‘The Date That Will Live in Infamy’ in the United States. President Franklin Roosevelt uttered those words in response to the heinous…


Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Illinois Ski Resorts Popular Among Residents

No mountains in Illinois? No problem. The Prairie State still has plenty to offer for people who love outdoor winter activities, including skiing and snowboarding. There are five ski resorts…


Monday, December 4, 2023
Famous Christmas Movies Filmed or Set in Illinois

The windy city of Chicago is famous for its sports teams, world-class museums, vast array of shopping choices, and Christmas movies. The city remains a popular tourist destination. However, Chicago…