Living in Illinois means homeowners have to always be prepared for changes in the weather. The climate encapsulates all four seasons in Illinois, and staying ahead of the game can save…

“Grandparent Scams” are often carried out over the phone by people claiming to be a relative of the victim, usually a grandchild, who claims to be in trouble and in…

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) will be hosting a Holiday Food Drive at her district office in Alton beginning December 5th-20th. “With higher food costs and the Holiday season underway,…

On this day in 1818, Illinois became the twenty-first state in the Union. Happy Statehood Day, Illinois!

National Computer Safety Day is meant to raise awareness around cyber security issues that affect millions of people every year. One small but important way to protect yourself online is…

U.S. Steel announced today up to 1,000 employees could be laid off at their Granite City steel mill. Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement: “I am…

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that inspires people to do good. Today is a reminder that we can all be generous in our communities and one small act can…

Small Businesses are the backbone of local economies. This Small Business Saturday be sure to shop local and support the small businesses that make our communities thrive! 

The first Thanksgiving took place over 400 years ago, but the spirit of the holiday lives on today. It reminds us to be thankful for all that we have, including…

Five of the top poultry production states in the U.S. are in the Midwest, led by Minnesota. In Illinois, the turkey industry has a smaller, but still very important footprint. Poultry is big…