State Rep's Report

With news this past week of the Illinois State Fairs being cancelled this year due to coronavirus, along with many other county fairs, livestock shows and 4-H fairs, it is important we recognize the contributions young people have put in during these trying times.

Call me biased, but young people in agriculture are some of the most well-rounded and hardest working amongst their peers. Don’t let their thick-skinned, yet respectful, exteriors fool you ⁠— these kids pour their heart and soul into their projects and in doing so learn lessons that will last a lifetime. Their callused hands, toughne...