This year more than 180 bills will go into effect as new state laws. Those laws will affect healthcare, children in state care, reduced fees for seniors and more. Some…

In support of ongoing efforts to attract top talent and remain competitive across multiple industries facing the same workforce challenges, the Chicago Transit Board today approved plans for the Chicago…

December 13th is National Cocoa Day and ‘tis the season to sip on hot chocolate and warm up over winter! But these aren’t your average cups of cocoa. Some of…

Season’s greetings! I hope you are well this holiday season and had wonderful Thanksgiving celebrations. The Illinois House and Senate convened last week for the second week of Veto Session….

Although we are 17 miles northwest of State Street in the 20th District, many of us take the day to head to the Loop for the annual Chicago Thanksgiving Day…

In advance of Utility Scam Awareness Day, which is Wednesday, Nov. 16, ComEd urged families and businesses to be on the lookout for impersonators looking to steal money and information from unsuspecting…

With snow and ice touching much of the state this week, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and Illinois Tollway are reminding the public that it’s time for…

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced yesterday that as part of the ongoing Jane Byrne Interchange reconstruction, a stage change on the inbound Kennedy Expressway (Interstate 90/94) will begin, weather…

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service in partnership with the State of Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs has launched the One Act of Kindness Campaign for Veteran’s…

As we enter this Thanksgiving month, I am grateful for this year and all it has brought. I encourage you to reflect on the good things in your life. We…