In the early morning hours Wednesday, the majority party in the Illinois House pushed through a $53.1 billion, state budget for Fiscal Year 2025 that includes $1 billion in tax…

The House is expected to take up Democrats’ budget sometime tonight, likely during the overnight hours. This is the largest partisan spending plan in state history and includes pay hikes…

Memorial Day is a reminder of the brave men and women who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. While Memorial Day is usually a holiday marking the beginning…

Happy National Road Trip Day! Whether you are traveling across the state or the country, road trips are a fantastic way to see the incredible sights and locations all around…

Where’s the Budget? Today was our scheduled adjournment day…and that didn’t happen. Late yesterday Speaker Welch scheduled us to be in session both Saturday and Sunday. The hold-up is the…

It looks like Democrats may blow past their self-imposed budget deadline again this year. Republicans have once again been cut out of the process. We have to work together if…

The House Memorial Day ceremony was held this week, honoring the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have lost their lives in service to our nation. This annual ceremony…

Dust storms forced the closure of two Illinois interstates yesterday and can pose a serious danger to drivers. Here are some safety tips to remember if you find yourself in…

There are more perks to living in Jacksonville, IL than you may have been aware of. 2 Illinois cities that will pay you thousands of dollars to live there (sj-r.com)

National Police Week honors the incredible sacrifice and contributions of law enforcement officers across the nation. Thank you to all police officers for your continued dedication to the safety of…