Interstate 39 around Minonk has now been officially dedicated as the “Cpl. Robert D. Janssen Memorial Highway,” in honor of Cpl. Janssen, a soldier from

In an effort to find out what is actually happening with the Pontiac and Vandalia prisons, a bipartisan group of lawmakers have called for a

Dozens of students from across the 53rd Senate District travelled to Pontiac to try their hand at passing legislation recently. The event is part of

State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) released the following statement after the Illinois Senate adjourned in the early morning hours of April 9th: “There was a

State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) released the following statement regarding the indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan: “Today Madigan joins a long list

State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) released the following statement after the announcement of the lifting of the statewide school mask mandate: “Hopefully now that the

Legislation seeks to provide transparency and opportunity Noting the importance of a strong education system for the future of the state, the members of the

There is rightfully a great deal of concern in the community about the status and future of the Pontiac Correctional Center. Unfortunately, while we know

State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) released the following statement after the Senate, on a party-line vote, approved the nomination of a candidate for LIG without