Friday Night Lights The origins of high school football in Illinois date back to the 1880s. Some of the state’s most tradition-rich programs originated before 1900, including schools such as Oak Park,…

One of Illinois’ most popular state parks could be expanding soon. For over 100 years, Illinoisans and visitors to our state have flocked to Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle…

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will accept applications for the next round of Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants between July 1 through Sept. 13, closing…

HB 2288 amends the Illinois Procurement Code as it establishes procurement goals for veteran-owned small businesses. For this purpose, the term “small business” means a business that hasannual gross sales…

On August 21st, 1858, the Lincoln-Douglas debates began in Ottawa, Illinois. These landmark debates were some of the first examples of political events designed to garner media attention and publicity. …

With sky-high inflation still impacting hard-working Illinois families and the new school year set to begin, it’s important to consider ways to save money. Food prices, gasoline costs, interest rates,…

The Illinois Air National Guard is a military reserve unit comprised of dedicated individuals who have made it their mission to protect both their state and their country. From its…

I’m proud to be Chief Co-Sponsor on legislation that supports conservation education. House Bill 0255 was signed into law and establishes the Illinois Youth and Young Adult Conservation and Education…

The Illinois State Fair has special events for 10 days, including Agriculture Day. State Representative Wayne Rosenthal joined the community along with 4-H and FFA members this year!

Golf is an important part of Illinois’ tourism economy. The state is home to some of the finest golfing destinations in the country. Illinois has also been host to many…