Proposed wind energy high-voltage line, which would pass through Central Illinois, faces uncertain future The proposed “Grain Belt Express” transmission line would be an electricity trunk line similar to the…

It’s another hot one out there today. Here are some tips to stay as cool as possible in extreme heat:  Stay out of the sun. If you must be in…

The Illinois Supreme Court has upheld a Sangamon County Judge’s ruling, which stops the Democrats’ plan to change the rules for ballot access in the middle of an election cycle….

As students head back to school, all drivers need to follow safety laws when approaching a school bus that is picking up or dropping off students.  You may proceed after…

Today and every day, we celebrate the wisdom and experience of our seniors. Happy National Senior Citizens Day!

With sky-high inflation still impacting hard-working Illinois families and the new school year set to begin, it’s important to consider ways to save money.  https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/08/ways-for-families-to-save-as-school.html

Proposed Illinois law would cut all prison sentences in half A proposed bill could grant JoAnn Cunningham – who is serving 35 years for killing her 5-year-old son AJ in their Crystal Lake home…

Illinois’ first crop yield forecast for 2024 is out. Here’s what is expected for corn, soybeans, and winter wheat crops across the state. https://www.wjbc.com/2024/08/13/usda-releases-first-crop-yield-forecast-for-2024-in-illinois

Did you know Illinois was among the top medal-winning states in the Olympics this year? Congrats to all our Illinois Olympians and Team USA! https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/illinois-cracks-top-5-states-for-most-olympic-medals

96% of Illinois farms are family-owned and we’d like to keep it that way. We can help farm families keep their land and livelihoods for generations to come by reforming…