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. 

DANVILLE, Illinois… In late January, House Bill 4603 was filed in the Illinois House that would have prohibited police officers from making routine traffic stops based on the following: State…

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,…

DANVILLE, Illinois…  State Representative Brandun Schweizer is inviting all residents of the 104th district to his open house at his Danville office on February 14th. “All residents are encouraged to…