An open house will take place from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Effingham) fears that a new law recently signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker granting more protections to immigrant youths will ultimately spell trouble for the state.

Illinois state Rep. Brad Holbrook (R-Shelbyville) has a near-ironclad policy when it comes to the issue of federal immigration laws.

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is convinced that two immigration bills signed into law this week by Gov. J.B. Pritzker are indicative of the Democratic Party's irrational opposition to President Donald Trump and his administration's policies.

Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) called last week's signing of two new immigration laws by Gov. J.B. Pritzker "a travesty," among other things.

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) recently spoke in support of his Republican colleague Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) after Hammond publicly condemned the practice of gerrymandering earlier this month.

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Effingham) points to a new Federal Housing Finance Agency report on the housing market as an example of how dangerously predictable Springfield has become.

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) fears for the state’s future if lawmakers in Springfield insist on maintaining their current path.

Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) believes the findings in a new federal agency report proves his point that Springfield lawmakers rarely make things better for the common taxpayer.

Times like these call for drastic measures in the state of Illinois, according to Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville).

State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-109) on May 27 voted against allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.

State Rep. Chris Miller (R-110) on May 27 voted against allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.

We are exploring the possibility of hosting a Citizens Police Academy in the next couple of months.

Holidays in Mattoon mean Lightworks in Peterson Park.

Attention! Due to a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), the City of Neoga is banning all fishing at the city pond located at the south end of Industrial Avenue.

.Worker to perform skilled maintenance/repair work at City owned facilities; parks, City Hall, Harlan Hall, maintenance sheds, sewer plants, water plant, substations, and city maintained right of way.

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.

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.