Happy Truck Driver Appreciation Week to the men and women who keep our nation moving. Truck drivers take on this demanding and important job to safely deliver the goods and…

The Caucus Blog – An Incredible Coincidence or Divine Intervention? There have been many dark days in the history of the United States, with one of the worst being the terrorist…

The State Treasurer is holding more than 3.5 billion dollars in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. The State holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original owner…

Illinois Manufacturers’ Association ‘Made in Illinois’ program keeps focus on what’s made here The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association hosts a yearly contest called ‘Makers Madness,’ which involves a bracket-style tournament in…

BENTON – State Rep. Dave Severin is thanking the hard working American laborer on this 2023 Labor Day. “Today we recognize the many contributions of American workers to the strength…

BENTON – State Rep. Dave Severin is encouraging residents that are able to give donations to food pantries and food banks in the region to do so in honor of…

Synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, are now the most common drugs involved in drug overdose deaths in the United States. In Illinois, we are fighting this dangerous epidemic by raising awareness…

Illinois is Home to Unique Mascot Names High school sports are a staple of life in Illinois, providing thousands of children and teenagers the opportunities to compete, learn life lessons,…

On this day in 1818, the Illinois Constitutional Convention adopted the first State Constitution and selected Kaskaskia as the first state capital. Happy Constitution Day, Illinois!

Wildfire Safety and Controlled Burns in Illinois Periods of warm, dry, and windy weather can lead to the dangers of wildfires burning in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources…