On Monday, April 8, Illinoisans will once again get to experience one of astronomy’s great marvels – a total solar eclipse. Check out this Caucus Blog article to learn how…

Earlier this year, the Kewanee community lost one of its greatest ambassadors and entrepreneurs. Philip Hackman “Phil” Good passed away on February 20 at the age of 89. Phil Good…

Today’s #NOFOFriday highlights strategies to improve health outcomes and advance health equity in rural populations. The goal of these programs is to fund research targeted toward addressing underlying causes of…

The Israel Bonds Program, co-founded by Peoria’s Sam Rothberg, has helped raise billions for Israel’s development since 1951. Illinois is one of several states that has stepped up to lend…

The Illinois State Police is increasing starting pay for new state troopers. Starting July 1, 2024, new troopers will earn a total amount of compensation above $90k upon graduation from…

Today’s #NOFOFriday highlights the Rural/Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program. The goal of this grant is to improve crime reduction capacity in smaller communities. The awarding agency is the Bureau…

Today’s #NOFOFriday highlights the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program. The goal of this grant is to enhance rural access to comprehensive substance use disorder treatment and recovery. The awarding agency…

Good morning, Illinois’ 93rd District! I just wanted to take a minute and update everyone on some temporary changes within my Office.  In addition to his job as my chief…

AFE (Amniotic Fluid Embolism) is a rare and catastrophic event affecting 1 in every 40,000 pregnancies. Nearly 40 percent of victims experience cardiac arrest as the first symptom. This unexpected…