Today, House Republican Leader Jim Durkin announced a petition to form a Special Investigating Committee concerning the corruption allegations of House Speaker Mike Madigan. The petition filed coincides with information…

Illinois received approval on September 1 for an extra $300 in weekly federal unemployment benefits authorized by President Donald Trump through an Executive Order in August. The Federal Emergency Management…

Census deadline is near. Illinoisans who still need to be counted are encouraged to either return the completed census packet by mail, fill out the form online at my2020census.gov or…

Representative Tony McCombie announced that dozens of small businesses in the 71st District received either $10,000 or $20,000 in funding from the first round of Business Interruption Grants (BIG). In…

Last week, a storm swept across Northwest Illinois, bringing 80 mph winds and causing widespread property damage. Due to the storm, many people lost power for multiple days. Several Utilities…

The 19th amendment of the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing all American women the right to vote, was passed by Congress June 4, 1919 and ratified on August 18, 1920. Learn more about the race…

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced applications are now being accepted for grants through the Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund (STEF) grant program. The deadline to apply is…

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced changes to dove hunting procedures at state sites due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The changes will provide greater protection to both…

Deer Firearm and Muzzleloader Hunting Information Learn more at​ https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/hunting/Pages/DeerFirearmMuzzleloader.aspx 2020 SEASON DATES First Firearm Deer Season:  November 20, 21 & 22, 2020 Second Firearm Deer Season:  December 3, 4,…