Hoffman Joins Groundbreaking for New Venice Elementary School

VENICE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined students, teachers and local officials Friday for the ceremonial groundbreaking of a new elementary school in Venice. “It’s great to see shovels in the ground for a new building that’s going to offer a quality,...

Scherer Sponsors Bill to Expand Senior Property Tax Relief

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is working to ease the property tax burden facing seniors by expanding the eligibility pool of senior freeze applicants. “Making sure that our seniors are taken care of is one of my most important priorities,”...