Months of wet weather have taken a toll on much of the 2015 Illinois corn and soybean crops. According to the United States Department of

Last week, the Senate took unanimous, bipartisan action to pass nearly $5 billion in federal funds for social service programs, ranging from meals for senior

This week, Suburban Chicago-based Hoist Liftruck, a forklift manufacturer, announced that it would be taking 300 jobs out of Illinois and into neighboring Indiana. According

As Illinois continues to work its way through the state budget mess, and as businesses continue to leave or question their future in Illinois, families

Two pieces of legislation sponsored by State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) that give more flexibility to kids interested in hunting were signed into law by

Two pieces of legislation sponsored by State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) that give more flexibility to kids interested in hunting were signed into law by

Another week of drier weather meant more time for farmers to finish up field work, and more sunshine for crops to make their own progress.

As the state budget gridlock continues into its second month, the Senate took action Aug. 4, authorizing the appropriation of nearly $5 billion in federal

This week, the Senate joined the House in overwhelmingly rejecting a two percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for state lawmakers during the current fiscal year.  Due

Small children will now be further protected from exposure to contagious diseases, such as the measles. Gov. Rauner signed legislation requiring all daycare workers who