Social Security is not going to call you to discuss issues surrounding your information. The message cannot be stated enough as the public continues to fall victim to scams from people posing as Social Security representatives. Jack Myers with Social Security in Springfield says the agency is now taking a proactive approach to educating the…… Read More »

Former Governor Rod Blagojevich was released from his Colorado confinement last night and flew home from Denver to Chicago. The reaction to his release has been strong on both sides of the isle in Springfield. Republicans are upset and Democrats are too. Senate President Don Harmon says Blagojevich should have served out his entire prison…… Read More »

The Salem City Council will be asked Wednesday night to give final approval to an ordinance change that would allow utility terrain vehicles on city streets other than U.S. 50 and Illinois Route 37. Under the proposal, you would have to be 21 to operate the four wheel UTVs and would be allowed to travel…… Read More »