For former Illinois state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton), her recent decision to run in 2020 against U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in the 6th Congressional District comes down to her love for America.

Due to excessive heat expected on Friday, cooling centers will be open at the following locations in Lockport

Come on out for the 11th Annual Rib Cook-Off!

On Friday 7/19/19, @JolietPolice and Joliet Fire came together for a charity softball game ("Guns & Hoses") which raised money for Joliet Easter Seals.

The Wilmington Area Community Band will perform the fourth concert of the lucky 13th season on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 6:00 PM at Memorial Park.

Remember yard waste must be placed in either kraft paper bags OR in clearly labeled containers no greater than 32-gallons.

Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) released the following statement after his bipartisan trip to the southern border

Should Illinois' legislative district maps be drawn by an independent body rather than by elected officials?

Edgar County Watchdog Kirk Allen argues that by trying to enact camping fees at Rivals Lookout Park in Wilmington as a way to discourage public use, the Wesley Township board is in violation of more than just common decency.

The following Republican events will be taking place in Will County this summer:

Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) on Wednesday looked out for the interests of working families across the country by voting in favor of the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act. The bill (H.R. 748), which Lipinski was instrumental in getting called for a vote on the floor, would cut the 40% excise tax levied on certain employer health insurance plans that is set to go into effect in 2022.

Edgar County Watchdog Kirk Allen is calling for the resignation of Wesley Township Trustee Kathy Kennedy, alleging that she failed to take a stand against former trustee Debbie Sorensen Tennant’s plan to “keep blacks and Mexicans from overrunning the township park" by charging camping fees at Rivals Lookout Park in Wilmington.

City wide garage sale August 15, 16, 17, 18, 2019 Permit fee is $5.00 The last day to register is August 13, 2019

Due to the excessive heat that is expected later this week, Waste Management is requesting to begin scheduled pick up on Thursday and Friday at 5 a.m. instead of 6 a.m.

The Catfish Days schedule has been updated with more information and events.

Part of Reels at the Rialto All seats $5 An Iowa corn farmer, hearing voices, interprets them as a command to build a baseball diamond in his fields

With the high heat we've had lately, we'd like to share some good hot weather tips from our friends at @NWS.

Illinois state Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) has never wavered in standing up for her beliefs, though she readily admits she wishes her time in Springfield could have seen more change.

Illinois state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) has one reason above all for wanting to go to Washington and serve the 14th Congressional District after the November 2020 elections.

Illinois House Republican Floor Leader Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) continues to see glimmers of hope in even the worst news, such as the Illinois Policy Institute's (IPI) recent report that the $45 billion budget Gov. J.B. Pritzker has set aside for his capital spending plan is riddled with 'pork-barrel projects.'