The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) unveiled a plan on Friday utilizing federal, state and local funds over the next six years to repair and upgrade roads, bridges, airports, rail…

Illinois lawmakers worked to lift the 36-year-old ban on new nuclear energy construction permits this spring, with Senate Bill 76 receiving bipartisan support and headed to the Governor. Since 1987, Illinois has prohibited new…

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) and State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) are hosting a joint telephone town hall meeting on July 11 starting at 6 p.m. Constituents from…

On this day in 1915, Illinois adopted its first state flag. This flag depicted the emblem shown on the state seal on a field of white. In 1970, official design…

Wishing all a safe and happy Independence Day today! Have a great 4th of July.

ENERGY Lawmakers look to lift the ban on nuclear energy permits. Illinois lawmakers worked to lift the 36-year-old ban on new nuclear energy construction permits this spring, with Senate Bill 76 receiving bipartisan support and…

The USDA report summarizing the production picture as of Sunday, June 11, showed less than half of Illinois’ fields have “adequate” moisture to grow the corn and soybean harvest for which seed…

Small businesses in Illinois face numerous financial challenges, including having to pay an annual franchise tax. The franchise tax is actually three separate taxes, all based on paid-in capital. Paid-in…

Invest in Kids is a State-backed scholarship program for children, including at-risk children and children from disadvantaged households, to gain the opportunity to participate in private-sector schooling. Large tuition bills…

Stop by State Reps. Tom Weber and Joe Sosnowski’s Traveling Office Hours in Richmond to ask questions and share feedback on state issues or legislation. Wednesday, June 2810 a.m. to…