A new gaming bill will give the Danville area a chance at economic expansion with the development of a new casino, according to Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet).

The City of Marshall has applications available for 3 grant opportunities, May 1 to April 31, 2020 or until the appropriated amount is gone.

Full calendar of the week's events.

Kid's Fishing Derby for children between the ages of 5-15.

Illinois state rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) thinks lawmakers who knowingly or unknowingly helped Gov. J.B. Pritzker ram his new $85 billion state budget down the throats of taxpayers should pay a price, especially now that Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) is reporting that the $45 billion set aside to cover Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois capital spending plan is riddled with up to as much as $1.25 billion in 'pork-barrel projects.'

According to an Illinois Policy Institute analysis, the $45 billion Rebuild Illinois capital spending plan attached to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s overall state budget is riddled with 'pork-barrel projects' that include a $50 million subsidy for the Illinois Arts Council chaired by the wife of longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan.

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour's (R-Effingham) initial fears that taxpayers would not be getting all they were promised through the new $85 billion state budget's sweeping tax increases appear to have some merit, according to a recent Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) analysis.

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) wonders how long Illinois can survive with policies like the new $85 billion state budget just signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker setting the tone for the way the state operates.

2nd Annual Harvest on Fire KCBS BBQ cook-off.

For the benefit of the whole state, Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) thinks Chicago may have to follow in the footsteps of another Midwestern city that was once fighting for its fiscal life.

With billions of dollars in new taxes and added fees taking hold in Illinois this month as part of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s overall new state budget, Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) can only think of the average Illinoisans whose lives just became more difficult.

Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) fears that the American dream is not only slipping out of reach of his constituents, but turning into something far more sinister.

Veteran state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is among a group of GOP lawmakers introducing House Bill 3850 that would repeal the Reproductive Health Act recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Giving lawmakers a pay raise from the pockets of taxpayers is unethical, State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) asserted in a recent statement.

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) considers his argument for Illinois becoming legally separated from the City of Chicago even stronger now that Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is pushing for the state to take over the city’s massive pension debt.

The City of Paris along with the Paris Park Board is throwing an Independence Celebration on Saturday July 6th at Twin Lakes Park.

Truck or Treat | 4PM - 5PM Costume Contest - judged by age Newborn-1, 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-14, 15 & over, Group/Family more info to come!

Monday, July 1st the northbound and southbound lanes of 4th Street will be temporarily closed

The City will be spraying for mosquitoes July 2nd or July 3rd, weather permitting.

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) says the findings in a new Smart Asset survey showing an alarming rate of outmigration by the state’s most successful millennials should come as no surprise to the policymakers responsible.