215 years ago today, Ninian Edwards of Kentucky was appointed the first territorial governor of the Illinois Territory.

Week in Review: Sheehan, state finances, human trafficking legislation & more Third Reading deadline for House bills.  At the end of last week, the Illinois House of Representatives came to…

Happy Earth Day! Today is a great reminder that we need to do the work to keep our planet healthy. You can get involved by recycling, cleaning up your local…

All new Illinois State Police Troopers earn a starting pay of $90,000/year including benefits. Apply by May 1 at www.illinoistrooper.com!

SPRINGFIELD, IL … State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) issued the following statement after participating in the annual Illinois Gun Owner’s Lobby Day (IGOLD) at the Illinois State Capitol. “I’m here…

This National Work Zone Awareness Week, remember to move over and slow down when approaching work zones. With the summer construction season right around the corner, we all need to…

Today is National Gardening Day. Whether you plantvegetables, flowers, houseplants, or anything else, today is the perfect timeto get outside and celebrate gardening!

The cost of providing services to undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers is costing Illinois taxpayers an estimated $2.84 billion since July 1, 2022. This does not include education costs or…

Happy National Library Workers Day to all the incredible library staff who work to keep our libraries running. From assisting with research to recommending books, library staff are a valuable…