July 25th is Hire a Veteran Day. This day reminds employers to consider the brave men and women who have served our nation to fill their open positions. Veterans have…

The Illinois Department of Transportation will begin construction starting today, Wednesday July 24, on two projects: Illinois 2 over Mill Creek near Byron in Ogle County and on Illinois 64…

The Illinois Pork Producers Association has launched a new grant program aimed at supporting pork research in high schools and colleges. The newly launched program seeks to engage students in…

Following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie issued the following statement: “Today is a terrible day for our nation. The deepening political divide…

This week the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that construction on U.S. 20 in Elizabeth will begin Monday, July 22. The work zone is from Scales Mound Road to East…

Whether it be providing us with dairy or beef products, cows are an important part of our food supply. In particular, cows are represented well in House Minority Leader Tony McCombie’s…

Illinois is home to many idyllic destinations. If you are looking for a great weekend trip, there are plenty of options throughout the great state of Illinois! From historic settlements…

The Fourth of July is a federal holiday in the United States and commemorates July 4, 1776 when the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies’…

The Office of House Minority Leader Tony McCombie will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day.

Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was sentenced last week to two years in prison and a $2 million fine after being convicted last December of 13 counts of extortion, bribery,…