The best form of welfare is still a good job. State public-assistance programs should be there to provide support in times of need but must emphasize the importance of a…

I am hosting Mobile office hours at the McHenry Public Library this Friday, October 20, 2023, from 10 AM to 12 PM! I am looking forward to speaking with you…

State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) issued the following statement today after a judge ruled that former DCFS investigator and child protection specialist Carlos Acosta was guilty on two counts of…

Legislative Update:  The past week has been filled with horrific images and stories coming out of the unprovoked attack on Israel. Those who are now calling for de-escalation and proportionality…

National Farmer’s Day is a special day set aside to appreciate the hardworking men and women who feed and fuel our world. Thank you to farmers for your dedication to…

There are over 13 million women-owned businesses in the U.S. today. This October we celebrate women entrepreneurs and their lasting impact on our economy. Happy Women’s Small Business Month!

The adverse opinion issued last week by the Illinois Auditor General’s office of its compliance audit of the Department of Children and Family Services deals not only with certain financial…

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) are encouraging eligible families to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support utility bill assistance for natural…

Legislative Update: While there are several big issues that came up this week, like the effective date of the so-called “Safe-T Act”, Speaker Welch’s capitulation on allowing legislative staff to…

Another state agency is underperforming under the Pritzker administration, and this time it could cost residents their jobs. The professional licensure system in Illinois is antiquated and outdated, and as a result industry…