If nothing else, the Senate agreed on one thing during its last day of the regular spring session: A portion of Illinois Route 72 will now be designated Lance Corporal Alec Catherwood Memorial Road.
Illinois Valley area residents interested in manufacturing careers are invited to attend an informational session at Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) on June 21 to learn about certified production technician (CPT) courses that begin in August.
Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) hailed House passage of a municipal government consolidation bill on Wednesday, although he believes it lacks one critical element: citizen initiative.
Rep. Reggie Phillips (R-Charleston) is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the capture of vandals who raided one of his senior-assisted living construction worksites and damaged valuable equipment.
Seniors in the Morris area are invited to join Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) and Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) for a free Senior Health Fair on Tuesday at the Saratoga School Gym.