Illinois Valley Times

McConchie: An independent redistricting commission is 'the best way for people' to be heard in Illinois

By James Ledbetter | Apr 17, 2021

Illinois Republicans are trying to reshape how lawmakers handle the redistricting process by removing politicians from the process.

Rep. Welter hosting blood drive May 28 in Morris

By James Ledbetter | May 13, 2020

State Rep. David Allen Welter (R-Morris) has announced that his office is hosting a blood drive in partnership with the Versiti Blood Center of Illinois.

Spain campaigns to create scholarship program to bring young professionals back to Illinois

By James Ledbetter | Mar 21, 2020

House Resolution 646, a measure that would create a joint post-graduation scholarship program funded by the Alliance of Community Foundations and the state in an effort to draw young professional to Illinois, recently cleared the House Higher Education Committee.