Republican state Rep. Brad Halbrook (Shelbyville) wonders how much more Illinois taxpayers – most of them frustrated and overburdened, especially if they don't already have plans to leave the state – are willing to take.

Mattoon Farmers Market at Lytle Park Open every Friday, Spring through Fall, from 8:00 a.m.

The City of Marshall would like to show its appreciation to those of you who work diligently to keep our community looking beautiful!

PSA: Due to weather conditions, IDOT will reschedule closing the southbound/westbound on-ramp at Exit 162 on Monday night (June 3) from 7:00 p.m.

First: You will be receiving a survey in the mail soon - PLEASE complete these and send them back.

House Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) strongly opposed an amendment to the state constitution that will change the state's income tax structure from a flat tax to a graduated tax.

As much as he would like to see Illinois finally on the road to repairing its fiscal crisis, Republican state Rep. Brad Halbrook (Shelbyville) admits there are things about Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s capital-improvements plan that he still cannot quite comprehend.

State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) is starting to believe the Illinois way of doing things goes against everything he learned while growing up.

Republican state Rep. Darren Bailey (Xenia) is hoping history repeats itself when it comes time for voters to weigh in on how Democrats are handling all their newfound power in Springfield.

Due to a small breaknin a water line, residents that live on West 11th and West 12th street are under a boil order until further notice!

The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board of Directors today awarded funds to a 62 municipalities, counties and land banks across Illinois to help spur community redevelopment through the elimination of blighted and abandoned properties.

I hope you have saved the date, June 8th to be in Marshall!whether your a triathlete or a foodie or an artist or just an adventurous, there is something for everyone, downtown Marshall!

Do you know a business in Effingham that deserves to be recognized?

State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) has a one-track mind when it comes to the issue of more taxes in Illinois.

The way Republican state Rep. Darren Bailey (Louisville) sees it, Democratic lawmakers in Springfield have become so drunk on their own power they cannot even hear the cries of their constituents.

Illinois Republican House member Brad Halbrook (Shelbyville) wants to see “fetal heartbeat” legislation as the law of the land across the U.S.

Republican state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (Effingham) says he stands in full support of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, who last week signed into law controversial abortion legislation widely regarded as the "fetal heartbeat bill."

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) believes a recent Truth in Accounting report adds credibility to his idea that Chicago should become its own entity through a legal separation from the rest of Illinois.

The month of April could soon be officially designated as Financial Literacy Month in Illinois.

Flora City Hall will be CLOSED on Monday, May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day.