Starting this month, the Illinois General Assembly will return to session, with a scheduled conclusion in May. During session, legislators spend a significant amount of time in Springfield. This can…

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that occurs in every state, including Illinois. Statistics show that Illinois ranks in the top 10 nationwide in human trafficking cases. In 2021, the National…

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was created by multiple organizations in 2015. The group C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors) helped establish the day, noting that law enforcement officers have chosen a…

The colder months often bring higher energy bills for homeowners. If you live in the north with harsh winters, heating your home may be more expensive than cooling it in the summer….

A New Year’s resolution is a yearly tradition in which a person resolves to continue good practices, change an undesired trait or behavior, accomplish a personal goal, or otherwise improve their behavior…

Happy New Year’s Day! Wishing everyone a healthy and happy 2024.

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Cahokia Heights, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt congratulates 12 local libraries for the allocation of library grants. These grants aim to support and strengthen library resources and services in the community….

In 2024, Illinoisans will see more than 300 new laws take effect. Here are few notable new laws: Rep. Meier – Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Awareness  Public Act 103-119, House…

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has pledged to donate the legislative pay raise he voted against to different local community outreach efforts in his community. This month, he has chosen St….