The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved the implementation of the new area code 730 to overlay the existing area code 618 region starting tomorrow. You can learn more about the new…

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…

Keeping Your Pets Safe in the Summer Heat It’s summertime in Illinois, and that means everyone has to be aware of the high heat and humidity that can be common…

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,…

BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) is urging residents to use care and caution when operating barbecue grills ahead of the upcoming Fourth of July Weekend. “We’re urging people…

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…

I had a great time in Albion on Tuesday, June 27th, celebrating the new location for the University of Illinois extension office. After the ribbon cutting, I enjoyed walking the…

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. People may experience a range of reactions after trauma,…

Small businesses in Illinois face numerous financial challenges, including having to pay an annual franchise tax. The franchise tax is actually three separate taxes, all based on paid-in capital. Paid-in…

Every June, the NSC marks National Safety Month by providing educational information on emergency preparedness, slips, trips, and falls, heat-related illness, and hazard recognition. The National Safety Council was founded…