It’s summertime in Illinois, and that means everyone has to be aware of the high heat and humidity that can be common for days and weeks at a time. And…

One of the great aspects of life in Illinois are the unique County Fairs that are held from June through October all over the state. Find the full list of…

One of the most dangerous and deadly drugs pervading our nation currently is fentanyl. The flow of this powerful drug coming into the United States from Mexico continues to skyrocket,…

What happened? High levels of Fecal bacteria were found in water samples collected from the lake serving the East Brooklyn Public Water Supply. If your home is connected to the…

I’m observing National Safety Month as we work together to highlight leading causes of preventable injury and death so people can live their fullest lives.

Malicious actors are people who attempt to access a person’s mobile device or personal information for their own gain. Oftentimes, malicious actors set up ‘honeypots’ or traps that get a…

The USDA report summarizing the production picture as of Sunday, June 11, showed less than half of Illinois’ fields have “adequate” moisture to grow the corn and soybean harvest for which seed…

The 2023 Illinois Free Fishing Days celebration is slated for June 16–19, coinciding with Father’s Day weekend. During this four-day celebration of fishing in Illinois, anglers can fish without purchasing…

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Job Fair in Kankakee today! It was terrific to connect job seekers and employers in the 79th District.

Last Saturday, the Momence Fire Protection District held a dedication ceremony for the re-naming of their firehouse to the “James LaMotte Firehouse” for his lifetime of service to the department…