A central Illinois lawmaker is going to be a part of a five-legislator panel in Effingham this Thursday.

On the WHOW Morning Show Monday, State Representative Dan Caulkins told Regional Radio the event will take place at the Effingham Holiday Inn conference center and the topic discussed will be the energy policy of Illinois.

According to Rep. Caulkins, part of the program will focus on the energy policies of other states and how it is impacting Illinois. Other states are essentially creating enough energy for themselves and if there is anything left, they can send it to places like Illinois.

Local representative Brad Halbrook will also be a part of the event along with Blaine Wihour, Chris Miller, and Adam Niemerg.

Again doors open in Effingham around 5:30 pm at the Holiday Inn.