New laws take effect January 1 Legislative activity during the year was very light as a result of the Governor’s ordered shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, so

A new year means new beginnings for the Rauchfuss Hill State Recreation Area, says State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg). After being closed for over a

Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you and your family! My best wishes to you and your family for a blessed holiday season. As

Nine Southern Illinois communities will be receiving grant funding to support affordable housing and community revitalization efforts, which State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) says is

Governor bounces budget check, passes the blame   On December 15, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker ordered approximately $700 million in budget cuts. Governor Pritzker argued

Enjoy Illinois is encouraging Illinoisans to “shop local” this holiday season, highlighting Illinois-made products in its 2020 Illinois Made Holiday Gift Guide. From homemade fudge,

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) have announced deadlines for competitive grant programs for the 2021 calendar year.

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring for several of their seasonal roles related to snow and ice removal. Currently, IDOT is seeking to fill

Minimum Wage Set to Increase Jan. 1 Illinois’ minimum wage will increase to $11 per hour with the start of the New Year – the

Seeking to provide assistance to low-and middle-income Illinois families, State Senator Dale Fowler will serve as the Senate Republican representative on the Illinois Commission on