News

Thursday, February 4, 2021
Hometown Award applications now being accepted

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service is accepting applications for the Governor’s Hometown Awards program. Interested townships, villages, cities, and counties can apply now through February 19. Click here for more…


Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Sign the Petition-Urge Gov. Pritzker to veto bill endangering our communities!

Stand with law enforcement officials and public safety agencies across Illinois in urging Governor Pritzker to veto House Bill 3653. This flawed bill will make it more difficult for law enforcement to keep…


Friday, January 22, 2021
IDPH agrees to resume High School Sports in East Central Illinois

This afternoon, IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike has announced that all Illinois health regions that reach Phase 4 of COVID mitigations (that includes our area) can play high school basketball. Read more here.


Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Pritzker prioritizes prisoners in new round of COVID vaccinations

“Now that vaccines are finally available, Pritzker is repeating the same mistake again. Rather than make the elderly and the frontline staff that take care of them his number one…


Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Last Day of the 101st General Assembly-Watch Here

Today is the final day of the 101st General Assembly. Watch the House live here.


Monday, January 11, 2021
Sign the Petition-Back the Badge!

House Democrats are pushing a sweeping police and criminal justice reform bill that will severely hamper the ability of police to do their jobs and make our communities less safe….


Sunday, January 10, 2021
House Democrats Refuse Hearings into IDES Fiasco

For nine months, Rep. Halbrook has been calling for the Illinois House to conduct public hearings on the Illinois Department of Employment Security’s failed response to COVID restriction-driven unemployment claims….


Friday, December 25, 2020
Merry Christmas!

Wishing your family a very Merry Christmas.


Wednesday, December 16, 2020
A Resource Guide for Suspected Unemployment Fraud

Fraud and identity theft related to unemployment claims continues to be a problem in Illinois; but resources are available to help. A list of clickable links follows the guide. IDES…


Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Sign the Petition Against Madigan-backed Tax Increase

Illinois voters sent a clear message this November when they resoundingly rejected the graduated tax hike. Just one month later, Mike Madigan has ignored the will of the people by promising an…