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…

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the date of June 19, 1865, when Union Army General Gordon Granger announced federal orders in the city of Galveston, Texas, proclaiming, “In accordance…

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there! Enjoy your day!

BUDGET New ‘balanced’ budget includes more tax increases, expiration of election-year tax relief.  The recently passed and signed Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget, which takes effect July 1, contains more…

June 16-19 marks Free Fishing Days in Illinois. This is a great time to introduce young people to the joy of fishing. If you miss this opportunity, standard fishing licenses…

We can all play a part in preventing elder abuse in our communities. Here are 5 things everyone can do to prevent elder abuse this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day….

Today we say thank you to the generations of U.S. Army servicemembers for defending all that we hold dear and bravely serving our country. Happy Birthday, Army! https://history.army.mil/html/faq/birth.html

246 years ago today, Old Glory was adopted as the official flag of our great nation. Since its adoption, the American flag has proudly served as a symbol of freedom…

The Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology said Friday it’s not clear what information was accessed but that they expect it to end up affecting a “large number” of people. You can…