Arellano Calls Out Flawed Economics in Governor’s Budget

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Li Arellano, Jr released the following statement after today’s State of the State and Budget Address:
Good Growing: Beat the Winter Blues by Growing Some Leafy Greens

I think a winter diet of heavy, carb-laden foods is starting to weigh me down, literally and emotionally. I’m craving fresh produce, but forget the tomatoes and cucumbers; all I want is something green.
State Rep. Ryan Spain Responds to Pritzker Budget Address

State Representative Ryan Spain (R- 73rd District) gave the following statement after the conclusion of Governor Pritzker’s combined State of the State and Budget Address today in Springfield.
IML Statement on Local Government Distributive Fund Cut

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML) released the following statement in response to the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027 state budget proposal:
Along the Rock: More than Tractors and Cows… | What is 4-H?

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts sits down with educator Kathy Book for an in-depth conversation about what 4-H looks like today and why it continues to have such a powerful impact on young people and communities.
IML Statement on Preserving Local Authority to Implement Housing Programs

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML) released the following statement regarding the importance of preserving municipal authority to implement local housing programs:
Morrison Ministers’ Council to Host Lenten Lunches

The Morrison Ministers’ Council is hosting their 4th annual Lenten Lunches. All are welcome to these five lunches, held at noon on Wednesdays from February 25-March 25.
Volunteers Requested for Tampico UMC Rice Meal Assembly

Tampico’s First United Methodist Church members, along with community volunteers, will be assembling rice meal kits in March to be distributed internationally.
Explore Techniques to Take Charge of Chronic Pain

Pain is one of the body’s most important warning systems, signaling when something needs care or attention.
UW-Whitewater Announces 2025 Winter Graduates

Whitewater, WI — Nearly 900 students graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at winter commencement, held December 13, 2025, at Kachel Fieldhouse in the Williams Center.