On Aug. 31, 1949, Defense Secretary Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the armed…

This National Police Week we recognize the bravery of our law enforcement officers and honor them for their dedication to their communities. Thank you to our police officers for working…

State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer attended the Hull Kinderhook Fire District Fish & Chicken Fry on Saturday to help raise funds for training, fire equipment, and vehicles. Hull-Kinderhook is a volunteer…

The Illinois Firefighter Memorial is dedicated to the firefighters of Illinois, who have given their lives in the line of duty and to those firefighters who heroically serve with courage,…

Thursday was the 2023 Illinois Police Memorial event, mourning the loss and celebrating the lives of those law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in…

Congratulations to owners Lindsey and Luke Coultas and Casey and Kelsey Nell as they open their new coffee and ice cream shop and gathering place! They have rehabilitated one of…

Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) welcomed the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce on Chamber Drive-In Day on Wednesday. Chamber members spent some time with House Republican Leader Tony McCombie…

Assistant Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer visited the Morgan-Scott CEO business fair last Friday and discussed the new businesses started by these young entrepreneurs. To learn more about the Morgan-Scott CEO program…

“I was happy to see so many people show up in Calhoun County for the first public meeting on the replacement of the Joe Page Bridge,” commented Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer….

Congratulations to the Pittsfield Public Library on the grand opening of their Story Walk on Saturday, April 22 at King Park at 10:00 a.m.! Thank you to all who supported…