Politics

Lake County, IN – Home Engulfed in Flames, Family Safe, Dog Killed 

Hobart, IN - A home on Wabash Street was engulfed in flames, leading to the tragic death of a family dog, while the residents managed to escape unscathed.  The Hobart...

Will County, IL – Upcoming Blood Donation Drives include Louis Joliet Mall, Joliet Junior College

Will County, IL - As spring unfolds, Will County has become a beacon of community service with a...

Lake County, IN – Meth Discovery, OWI for Man Found Asleep in Wendy’s Drive-Thru

Schererville, IN - A routine check on a vehicle blocking traffic at a Wendy's Hamburgers in Schererville, Indiana,...

Peoria, IL – Bradley University Addresses Anti-Semitic Vandalism at Three Campus Locations

Peoria, IL - Bradley University is taking decisive action against a series of anti-Semitic vandalism and intimidation incidents...

Will County, IL – SBA Provides Aid for Ice Jams and Flooding Recovery Efforts

Wilmington, IL - In response to the severe ice jams and flooding from January 15-25, the U.S. Small...

Veteran, Farmer, and CEO Mike Kirkton Launches Bid for Illinois’ 53rd Senate District

PEORIA, Ill. â€” Mike Kirkton, a decorated U.S. Army veteran, seasoned businessman, and fourth-generation farmer, officially announced his candidacy for the 53rd Illinois State Senate...

Giannoulias in DC: Illinois Secretary of State Fights for Freedom of Expression Against Book Bans

Washington, DC - Illinois Secretary of State, Alexi Giannoulias, is set to make history tomorrow as he testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on a...

Joyce Unveils $205,000 Boost for Local Restaurants in Back to Business Grants

KANKAKEE â€“ State Senator Patrick Joyce, together with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, has heralded a new wave of Back to Business...

Gov. Pritzker Vetoes Bill Allowing Nuclear Reactor Expansion, Citing Safety Concerns

SPRINGFIELD, IL â€“ Governor JB Pritzker has vetoed Senate Bill 76, which aimed to lift the moratorium on new nuclear power plant construction in Illinois.  The...

Illinois Bans E-Cigarettes Indoors Beginning Jan 1st, 2024

CHICAGO â€” Governor JB Pritzker has signed HB 1540 into law, officially prohibiting the use of electronic cigarettes in indoor public spaces across Illinois.  The crucial...

Fostering Agricultural Prosperity and Community Revitalization: A Letter from Senator Patrick Joyce

Farmers invest in their fields year-round to increase their chances of a great crop each fall. In Springfield, we take seriously our duty to...
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