Tradesmen are the skilled professionals who keep our homes, businesses, and infrastructure running. Their expertise often goes underrecognized, but is essential to daily life. National Tradesman Day is an opportunity…

During National Surgical Technologists Week, we honor the skilled professionals who play a vital role in the operating room. Surgical techs do an outstanding job of being precise and diligent…

POW/MIA Recognition Day honors those who were prisoners of war and those still missing in action. We also must remember the families who still wait for answers and reaffirm our…

As details emerge of the apprehension of a suspect in the brutal assassination of Charlie Kirk after vigorous work by law enforcement, I continue to reflect on the state of…

Patriot Day is a solemn occasion to remember the lives lost in the terror attack on September 11, 2001. It’s also a day to honor the courage of first responders…

Who couldn’t use a little extra money from the government these days? Stop by the I-Cash event I am hosting with Senator Sally Turner, Senator Chris Balkema, Representative Jason Bunting,…

Genective in Farmer City is quite impressive. It has a great small team that’s advancing crop science in the ag industry which is vital here in the 88th District and…

The Regan Route business tour is underway in the 88th District, beginning in Bloomington with Shannon’s Five Star Restaurant. Shannon’s Five Star is a staple. The owner Shannon and her…

The Illinois Retail Merchants Association’s “We Are Retail Project” works to highlight the different businesses that make up Illinois’ diverse retail community. A recent highlight was for Shooting Star Florist,…