Vote today!  Local elections matter – yet turnout is usually very low.  Look at your property tax bill – it’s the school boards, villages, townships, libraries, park districts and community…

Only 30% of fourth graders are reading at grade level in Illinois. We need to get back to the basics to improve outcomes for our students and ensure Illinois children…

National Doctors Day is a time to recognize the dedication, skill, and compassion of doctors who work tirelessly to care for others. Their commitment to healing and saving lives makes…

National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day is a celebration of the hard work, dedication, and passion of small business owners. These businesses are the heart of our communities and…

Tomorrow is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Please take a moment to honor the courage and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans who served our country with dedication. We must recognize their…

We’re about two months away from passing a new state budget. Over the past several years Illinois Democrats have spent billions on benefits for illegal immigrants when we should be focused…

Despite residents paying the second-highest gas tax in the nation, our roads rank among the lowest in the U.S.! https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/illinois-roads-rank-lowest-among-neighbors-despite-nations-2nd-highest-infrastructure-tax

Due to Chicago’s mostly symmetrical street grid, sunsets and sunrises align with the grid twice a year when seasons change, for both the vernal and autumnal equinoxes, creating what is…

National Ag Day is all about recognizing and celebrating the hard work of farmers and agricultural workers across the state of Illinois. Agriculture is the backbone of our economy and…

Today we celebrate heritage, community, and culture. Wishing you a day filled with celebration and good luck! Sláinte!🍀