On this day in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America was founded in Washington D.C. by William D. Boyce of Ottawa, Illinois. Since then, this organization has grown exponentially and…

Parkland College in Champaign is offering a Substitute Teacher Training Series beginning on February 17th. For more information and to apply, visit Parkland’s website.

National Burn Awareness Week brings attention to the need for further burn awareness and prevention. This year’s theme is Flammable Liquids Burn, which acts as a reminder that flammable liquids,…

As of 2022 there were over 500,000 open missing persons cases in the United States. National Missing Persons Day brings awareness about people that are missing in hopes of increasing…

This week, I had the opportunity to work both in the district and on materials for Springfield next week. I am eager to return to Springfield for Session next week!…

Black History Month is a time to recognize the history, culture, and achievements of African Americans. This month-long celebration has been observed since 1976. The 2024 theme for Black History…

Happy Freedom Day! On February 1st, 1865, Illinois became the first state in the union to ratify the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in the United States. 

As of Monday, the Illinois Dept. of Revenue and the IRS began accepting tax returns.   There is a plethora of resources available for filing, such as tax preparation locators,…

The Vermilion County Housing Authority is accepting pre-applications, Jan 30th through Feb. 1st, for the Housing Choice Voucher, formally known as Section 8 Housing. There are three locations for families…

This week, I had a busy week in the district, attending events, but I also was able to get to work on some legislation. I am eager to get back to…