My faith in the next generation is fully restored! I couldn’t be more proud of this group of Peoria Academy students who visited me today. I’ve gotten to know them…

Landmarks Illinois has placed the Bishop Hill Colony Church on the 2024 list of Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois. The announcement was made during a news conference on Tuesday….

Springfield, IL – State Representative Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) was the Chief House Sponsor of three Senate Bills that advanced out of House committees this week. Senate Bills 2597, 2862, and…

Today’s #NOFOFriday highlights the Sexual Assault Services Formula Program. This program provides grant dollars to states and territories to assist them in supporting rape crisis centers and other programs related…

The Illinois State Police is warning residents of a recent phone scam where impersonators claim to be ISP investigators. Remember: ISP special agents will not make cold calls requesting personal…

Students in Grades K-12 are invited to participate in a Community Clean-Up Project! Successful participants will receive a Certificate of Service that can be used on a college or job…

The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office has more than $5 billion in unclaimed property. The cash and property is from the state’s I-Cash Program, which safeguards unclaimed property, including unpaid life…

Today’s #NOFOFriday highlights the Family Violence Prevention and Services Discretionary Grant Program. This grant supports 50 demonstration projects, with the goal being to help prevent future family violence, domestic violence,…

Congratulations to Pekin Police Officer Terry Lair, who has been named the Illinois Army National Guard’s Noncommissioned Officer of the Year! Sgt. Lair competed at the Illinois Army National Guard’s…

I am so proud of the hard work and dedication of the folks with ties to Bishop Hill as they fight to save their buildings. These are state-owned buildings –…