With topics ranging from climate change to health care and national debt, U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, answered questions from more than 25 attendees during the third of four planned summer town halls Thursday evening at DeKalb High School.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, celebrated the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act with area residents at the DeKalb Public Library over the weekend.

Congresswoman tours Joliet facilities for WIC program and discuss health issues.

A bill backed by state Sen. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) was passed into law to help volunteer firefighters who risk their lives for little to no pay recover some of their expenses.

The approved amendment for wind energy conversion systems and commercial solar energy fields includes guidelines for setbacks, design and installation, operation, decommissioning plan, platting requirements, good neighbor provisions and fees.

Changes will soon be coming to the official Putnam County website after the county board approved a five-year contract with Revize for the redesign and upkeep of its online platform.

The Illinois Senate Education Committee voted unanimously to advance legislation from state Sen. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) that would suspend the Teacher Performance Assessment requirement.

The majority of local state lawmakers are skeptical of Gov. JB Pritzker's budget plans.

In the fall of 2022, 194 students enrolled in the program and 158 students received individual checks depending on the level of their success in meeting their goals. In total $63,200 was distributed by Marquis Energy to these individuals.