The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced that a four-year data breach has resulted in the personal information of thousands of patients being made public. The data breach…

Fiscal mismanagement and out-of-control spending by the Pritzker administration has led to higher taxes and exploding cost of living concerns for Illinois families. More tax hikes are being considered for…

Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have…

Democrats’ green energy fantasies have stunted Illinois’ energy generation capacity. A new report released last week shows that Illinois will face capacity shortfalls over the next decade, and consumers will…

IDOT has announced that Illinois Route 116 (Harmon Highway) just west of Peoria will close to all traffic on January 2, 2026. The closure could last up to a year,…

I would like to recognize the Pekin Community High School Security Staff for my next Citizen Spotlight feature. Three security staff members – Jared Dowell, Jill Stecken, and Kevin Dobbelaire…

Reminder! Dragon’s Closet is a wonderful service at Pekin Community High School that ensures students in need have the warm clothes needed to perform their best this winter. My Pekin Office…

I would like to recognize Jason Lindstrom of Alpha for my latest Citizen Spotlight feature. Jason’s contributions to his local communities include service, mentorship, and music. Currently, Jason is preparing…

WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE Have you heard of Dragon’s Closet? It’s a wonderful service at Pekin Community High School that ensures students in need have the warm clothes needed to perform…

I would like to recognize Michelle Cozzi and Andy McGava of Cozzi Ranch for my next Citizen Spotlight feature. Cozzi Ranch is located in rural Wyoming and serves as a…