Sangamon County resident Jerry Hicks has been recognized as a finalist for the National 4-H Salute to Excellence Lifetime Volunteer Award and named the award winner for the north central region of the United States. Hicks's contributions have significantly impacted the Illinois 4-H program, aiding in educational efforts, staff hiring, and programming expansion.
State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) said the General Assembly Democrats are mismanaging the state in the wake of missing the May 19 budget deadline.
Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) said state Attorney General Kwame Raoul is to blame for confusion caused by a series of court challenges to Gov. JB Pritzker's sweeping weapons ban.