Amtrak is extremely important to the economy of Southern Illinois and I will continue to work with state and local leaders and my colleagues in Congress to secure the necessary funding to maintain full service.

I strongly support SNAP and will continue to urge my colleagues in Congress to provide adequate funding to this important program.

Almost 70 percent of U.S. ag exports travel the upper Mississippi River and the Illinois waterway system.

We will ensure that associates continue to possess unsurpassed product knowledge and maintain their dedication to customer service and respect for their colleagues and for the communities in which they work and live.

Through these adversities, Israel has endured with continued strength, conviction, and faith.

Illinois has always been proactive in mine safety and it is very important that we as a state continue to look at new procedures ... to ensure our miners are as safe as they can be.