State Senator Erica Harriss (56th – Glen Carbon) extends a warm invitation to Metro East first responders to join her first annual First Responders Appreciation

To honor the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of Illinois veterans, State Senator Erica Harriss is encouraging residents to share photos and stories of their loved

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is asking residents to be on the lookout for the invasive spotted lanternfly, a pest that was first confirmed in

Illinois education officials are seeking feedback on a new statewide effort to improve student math performance, five years after Governor JB Pritzker’s COVID-19 shutdown closed

By State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik Granite City has always been a steel town. Its factories and workers are the heartbeat

State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik issued the following statement after US Steel announced that Granite City Works would be able to

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is now accepting applications for Illinois Harvest Permits (IHPs), a free, practical tool that helps farmers and agricultural haulers

The Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has recently announced the opening of the application period for the Small Equipment Grant Program. The program offers grants

State Senator Erica Harriss & State Representative Amy Elik are teaming up with local and state employers to host a free job fair in Alton.

Most of us have opened our utility bills recently in utter shock. Across downstate Illinois, I’m hearing the same concern from families, seniors, and small

“Since learning of the brown water concerns in Bethalto, we have met with the Village of Bethalto and other local officials, contacted the Illinois Environmental

Retired police K9s in Illinois may soon receive the veterinary support they deserve, thanks to a new law sponsored by Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon).