World Diabetes Day is a time to raise awareness and show support for the millions of Americans living with diabetes. This date honors Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin in 1922,…

House Republicans have introduced legislation to protect funding for programs like Meals on Wheels. The bill (HB 5911) will move $25 million from migrant welcoming centers to support the Home…

Turkey is Big Business in the Midwest Four of the top six turkey production states in the U.S. are in the Midwest, led by Minnesota. In Illinois, the turkey industry…

National Diabetes Month is a time for us to raise awareness and support those living with diabetes. Let’s come together to learn more about this disease and practice healthy habits…

Thank you West Salem and Mt. Carmel for hosting my traveling office hours last week! I was able to have productive meetings with local officials and constituents from Wayne, Edwards…

It’s Election Day! Today is your chance to make a difference and ensure your voice is heard. Be sure to get to the polls before 7 PM tonight to cast…

In 1994, Congress issued Joint Resolution 413 declaring November 1st Family Literacy Day. This day is observed every year to raise awareness about the importance of family literacy and the…

Today is National Candy Corn Day! Sweeten your day by indulging in this nostalgic treat.

It is vitally important to bring awareness to learning the warning signs of a stroke. Remember, FAST – Face Drooping, Arm Weakness, Speech Difficulty = Time to Call 911.  This…