The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted families across the state and our country. Jobs, schools, childcare, health care, businesses, really all aspects of our lives, have been affected.  It will take…

Congress approved and the President has signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act  (CARES) today. The $2.2 trillion economic rescue package provides help for families, small business, hospitals, local…

The State of Illinois has launched a Coronavirus (COVID-19) response website, regularly updated with the latest news and resources for Illinois residents. There is a lot of information being shared…

Dear Neighbor, As you are no doubt aware, Governor Pritzker announced on Sunday that all bars and restaurants will close to the public for dine-in service at 9 p.m. tonight,…

The House Human Services Committee on Wednesday unanimously approved legislation introduced and sponsored by State Representative David Allen Welter, R-Morris, to establish “Colton’s Task Force” to combat domestic violence in…

In his annual budget address this year, Governor J.B. Pritzker proposed withholding $150 million of state funds for local K-12 schools unless voters approve his income tax hike in the November elections….

State Representative David Allen Welter, R-Morris, issued the following statement today in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s Budget Address delivered to a joint session of the General Assembly: “I am…

The high cost of property taxes has been the number one issue local residents tell me is their top frustration with Illinois government. I was optimistic when I was appointed…

State Representative David Allen Welter, R-Morris, issued the following statement today in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s State of the State address delivered to a joint session of the General…