Nominations for the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s (IMA) “Makers Madness Contest” open February 16 and run until March 8. This is the organization’s seventh annual contest to determine “The Coolest Thing…

Gov. Pritzker and Illinois Democrats keep blaming Illinois’ budget pressures on the federal government but seem to forget the bloated budgets passed year after year under their watch. For too…

Today we remember and celebrate the Great Communicator, Ronald Reagan on his birthday. Reagan was the only U.S. President born in Illinois and he proudly held those Midwest values throughout…

Applications for Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grants open in a couple weeks. These grants support food processing, aggregation, storage and distribution projects across the state. Illinois farms, cooperatives, processing facilities,…

Dangerously cold temperatures are expected across the state for the next several days. To make sure you are prepared, limit time outdoors, dress in layers that cover all exposed skin,…

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) is announcing her second Valentines for Seniors card drive and is encouraging you to participate. Rep. Deering’s office is collecting cards starting on…

Spring Session kicks off Tuesday at 2pm for the House of Representatives. I am working to serve you in Springfield and it is critical to hear from engaged constituents. If…

DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) is hosting a legislative update at the VFW Post 1559, located at 203 E. Main in Heyworth, on Thursday, January 29th, from 5:30-7:00…

Dear Friends,  In order to be your voice in Springfield, I need to know the issues that matter most to you. Your responses to these survey questions will help guide…