Illinois Free Fishing Days are almost here! The 2024 Illinois Free Fishing Days celebration will take place June 14 – 17, coinciding with Father’s Day weekend. During this four-day celebration…

For our teen drivers, please see the information below to assist you reaching the wonderful milestone of becoming a legal Illinois Driver! The days between Memorial Day and Labor Day…

Omaha Beach. 80 years ago today this stretch of sand looked a lot different as American troops embarked on the Great Crusade to save the world from tyranny. Learn more…

I attended yesterday’s graduation of 10 men who’ve been through the program at the McHenry County Drug Court & Mental Health Court. This is an innovative way to address the…

Memorial Day is a reminder of the brave men and women who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. While Memorial Day is usually a holiday marking the beginning…

Rep. Reick points out that yet another Property Tax Force ignores the real problems with increasing property taxes, which is mandates and the failure of the state to pay what…

For those of you who subscribe to this newsletter and wonder where I’ve been, I wish to apologize for not having written to you since late February. I know it’s…

The American Legion is hosting a super cool Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Program this summer at Camp Lincoln in Springfield this June 23-28, 2024. For more information, contact Wayne Madson…