Quincy Reporter

With harvest season now in full bloom, state Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Morris) is reminding motorists across the state to think safety when they take to the roadways.

“It’s harvest season and that means long hours in the fields,” Tracy posted on Facebook. “Drivers, please slow down and watch for farmers and their equipment.

Tracy isn’t the only one sounding the alarm.

In a video posted to the veteran lawmaker’s page, a pair of farmers also called on drivers to be diligent in taking whatever course they need to keep roads safe.

“If you see farm equipment out, take it slow,” one farmer said in the video. “Always look at what’s going on around you and please don’t text and drive. Keep eyes open.”

Another added, “Please give us a few moments to realize you’re behind us so we can make adjustments accordingly. Just remember that the person in the bigger machine, even though there’s a lot of great technology, we still have to look around.”

Now nearing her fifth year of serving in the 47th District, Tracy sits on the House’s Agriculture Committee and Environment and Conservation Committee, where she is also minority spokesperson.

Earlier this year, Tracy was also named Senate Republican Whip, a role that includes her coordinating with the rest of the GOP leadership team on guiding legislation and setting policy.

“Senator Tracy is widely respected not just in our caucus, but the General Assembly as a whole,” Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) told the McDonough County Voice. “She knows exactly who she is and what she is here to do. That confidence and understanding of what Illinois needs to become more successful is invaluable in our leadership team.”