Sheila Simon

With her banjo in hand, Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon arrived at the Kensington Ballroom in Galesburg to keynote the 17th annual Knox County Democratic…

President Obama make it a clear goal of his presidency to address issues facing the American middle class. Several Illinois politicians were on hand for…

Even if lawmakers may not always realize the consequences for rural areas if Emergency Medical Services troubles aren’t addressed, operations fold, and…

As state funding for colleges and universities declines in Illinois, the lieutenant governor said the schools need to find ways to remain accessible to a…

Sheila Simon said she doesn’t want to serve as Illinois Governor Pat Quinn’s lieutenant governor any more.The Democrat said she will be seeking election…

Illinois has come up with a straightforward solution to its Asian carp problem: fishing.“It’s simple but it’s exciting to see it work,” said Lieutenant…

Rural parts of Illinois do not have adequate access to emergency medical services. That's the conclusion of a state panel assigned to study how the state…

Illinois’ lieutenant governor wants more done to ensure a college education remains affordable. Democrat Sheila Simon is taking her message around the…

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon recognized two wetlands along the Illinois River for their importance to conservation. The Emiquon Complex near…

An Illinois House education panel okayed a plan that would change math standards for middle and high school students.The measure was developed by…