SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) welcomed officials from Southern Illinois University to the state capitol in Springfield on Wednesday. The purpose of the visit was to highlight the previous…

Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. During Red Ribbon Week, youth and adults around the nation pledge to increase their knowledge by learning more about…

Weiss Sentenced to 5 ½ Years For Bribery Scheme A federal judge ruled on October 11 that corrupt businessman James T. Weiss will serve 5 ½ years behind bars for…

Thank you to our Illinois principals for all that they do to keep our schools running smoothly for students, teachers, and staff. Happy Principal Appreciation Day to these amazing individuals!

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum’s annual art contest is open to all Illinois K-12 students. The theme for the 2024 ALPLM Junior Historian Art Contest is “I Wonder…”…

How much Fentanyl crosses our southern border? One of the most dangerous and deadly drugs pervading our nation currently is fentanyl. The flow of this powerful drug coming into the…

Cyber scams are nothing new. Every day, con artists are looking for ways to steal your personal information. Here are 4 simple things you can do to keep yourself cyber…

Nearly every day, millions of children across the United States line up to ride the bus to school. The school bus is one of the safest modes of transportation, but…

Today we send our condolences, love, and support to all those who have lost a pregnancy or infant in their lives. This National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day we…

METROPOLIS – State Representative Patrick Windhorst announced this week the launch of his first annual “Southern Illinois is Beautiful” photo contest. The 117th district State Representative says he is looking…