Every Christmas Eve, as children around the world eagerly await Santa Claus’s arrival, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) tracks Santa’s journey across the globe. This beloved tradition interestingly…

Over the past month, property taxes skyrocketed in Montgomery County. A woman in Hillsboro, saw her timberland property taxes catapult from $750 per year to $10,000 after a land assessment….

Illinois residents will soon see new laws go into effect on January 1st, 2025. There were several bills passed through the Illinois statehouse during Spring session. Governor Pritzker has signed…

Near the Capitol stands a building constructed to celebrate Illinois’ first 100 years of statehood. The Centennial Building (today called the Howlett Building) features an area for exhibiting battle flags…

As the holiday season ramps up to full swing, towns and cities across Illinois come alive with a shared sense of joy and celebration. Each with their own holiday traditions,…

As Illinois transitions away from coal power, the focus on building battery storage capacity has intensified. While some view this as a necessary solution for energy reliability, it may actually…

Local Fire Departments looking to rehabilitate or build a fire station may be interested in $5 million in grant funding available to fire departments across the state. Applications are due…

83 Years Ago December 7 marks Pearl Harbor Day, a time to honor the lives lost during the surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in…

Yesterday, jurors in the Madigan corruption trial saw evidence of the former Speaker’s influence throughout state government. Jessica Basham, onetime chief of staff to former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan,…

As your State Representative, I have helped lead the effort against taxing retirement income, have fought for property tax relief for seniors and veterans, and worked to extend Meals on…