Local Fire Departments looking to rehabilitate or build a fire station may be interested in $5 million in grant funding available to fire departments across the state. Applications are due…

Happy Illinois Day! Today, we celebrate the history, people, and communities that make the Land of Lincoln great. 

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced a reduction in permits for controlled pheasant hunting for the 2024 season. https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/illinois-announces-reduction-in-controlled-pheasant-hunting-permits

On this day in 1818, Illinois officially became the 21st state in the union. Since then, Illinois has been a beacon of innovation and economic opportunity in the Midwest. Happy…

As the Madigan trial carries on, we remain committed to strengthening Illinois’ ethics laws and ending the culture of corruption that has plagued our state for far too long. https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/you-agreed-to-wear-wires-against-your-comed-family-star-witness-in-madigan-trial-grilled-on-cross-examination

Illinois residents with Amazon Prime memberships can now save 10 cents per gallon at about 600 gas stations across the state. https://www.bnd.com/news/business/article295503199.html

The Illinois Tollway is extending the deadline on all transponders by two years. Customers will receive a letter when it is time to exchange the devices. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/havent-gotten-the-new-i-pass-sticker-the-illinois-tollway-has-extended-the-transponder-deadline/3597957

Daylight Saving Time ends tonight. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back an hour!

The 2024 Illinois corn and soybean harvest is nearing an end a bit earlier this year thanks to dry conditions across the state throughout the fall. https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/dry-weather-allows-illinois-farmers-to-complete-harvest-ahead-of-schedule/article_77ca0c32-97c4-11ef-8aca-6f16f9aa405c.html

I enjoyed presenting to Wauconda High School students about elections and public service this week. Thank you to social studies teacher, Jim Brown, for the invitation and all of the…