This coming Monday, January 18 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Serve Illinois, the state’s Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, is encouraging Illinoisans to get involved and make a…

On January 1, 237 new laws will take effect in Illinois. Unfortunately, a balanced budget is not among them. Several of the new laws affect children, veterans and the elderly….

Below are some important legislative and statewide updates. Please have a Merry Christmas, and a joyous holiday season! FY16 Budget ·         Legislative leaders meet with Governor Rauner for third time;…

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Randy Frese (R-Paloma) is pleased to announce the passage of various significant state funds to his House District.   Rep. Frese stated, “With the passage of…

QUINCY – State Representative Randy Frese (R-Paloma) joined AT&T in making Transitions of Western Illinois a recipient of AT&T’s “Investing in Illinois” Award. The award provides contributions to organizations and…

FY16 Budget Governor Rauner to chair public meeting with legislative leaders on Nov. 18.  The meeting is expected to examine the delayed FY16 budget process.  Although the FY16 fiscal year…

FY16 Budget Comptroller Munger: Early Intervention payments will be made. Comptroller, DHS agree EI services fall under active consent decreeComptroller Leslie Geissler Munger announced Wednesday that her office is setting…

As many are aware, an outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease has occurred at our very own Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy. Forty-five people associated with the home have tested positive for…

Springfield – With the State of Illinois yet to pass a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2016, State Representative Randy Frese (R-Quincy) was pleased to see Senate Bill 2042 signed…