Willis Tours Downstate Farm through Adopt-A-Legislator Program

VERGENNES, Ill. – State Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, visited a Southern Illinois farm to discuss the importance of agriculture statewide as part of the Illinois Farm Bureau’s Adopt-A-Legislator program. “Downstate communities have much to offer Illinois and are...

Reitz Presents Grant to Steeleville High School Trap Shooting Team

STEELEVILLE, Ill. – As part of his continued efforts to promote sportsman’s organizations at local schools across Southern Illinois, state Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville, presented a grant to the Steeleville High School trap shooting team on behalf of the Illinois...

Reitz-Backed Legislation Cutting Taxes on Manufacturing Now Law

RED BUD, Ill. – State Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville, is helping provide tax relief for job creators with his backing of a new law expanding a current tax credit to include manufacturing and production machinery and equipment. “Hard-working business owners deserve...

Harper Visits Southern Illinois for Agricultural Tour

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, chair of the Illinois House Agriculture & Conservation Committee, recently visited Southern Illinois as part of a multiday agricultural tour.“Illinois is an agricultural leader, not only for the United States, but for...