On this day in 1915, Illinois adopted its first state flag. This flag depicted the emblem shown on the state seal on a field of white. In 1970, official design…

It’s summertime in Illinois, and that means everyone has to be aware of the high heat and humidity that can be common for days and weeks at a time. And…

This month we are celebrating the small and local businesses that drive growth in our communities. Independent retailers keep our local economies strong while creating opportunities for our families, friends,…

Happy Independence Day! Here’s wishing you and your family, friends, and loved ones a safe and Happy Fourth of July!

Happy Postal Worker Day to the men and women who work diligently to keep the mail moving across our state and nation!

Week in Review: Nuclear energy, air quality, fireworks & more ENERGY Lawmakers look to lift the ban on nuclear energy permits. Illinois lawmakers worked to lift the 36-year-old ban on new nuclear…

The Illinois Warrior Assistance Program is a 24/7 warm helpline and resource for Illinois veterans, their families, and caregivers. The confidential helpline can be reached by calling 877-455-IWAP (4297) or visiting www.illinoiswarrior.org. NOTE: The warm…

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton), State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), and State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) are reminding local first through fourth grade students that the deadline for…

Make sure you are following proper safety practices when using grills this holiday weekend and throughout the rest of the summer. July is the peak month for grill fires followed by…

POMONA – State Rep. Paul Jacobs is alerting local residents to air quality concerns due to the arrival of a thick haze of smoke that has traveled south from the…