Metro East Sun

'We need comprehensive solutions' to deal with elder abuse in Illinois: Crowe

By April Bamburg | May 5, 2021

Illinois is taking a stand against elder abuse in advancing a plan championed by Sen. Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon).

State Sen. Bush: Madigan should resign after being implicated in federal bribery case

By April Bamburg | Jul 17, 2020

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been implicated — but has not been charged — by federal prosecutors in a years-long bribery scheme involving Commonwealth Edison, according to a July 17 Chicago Sun-Times story.

Rep. Bristow opts into lawmakers' state pension program despite funding woes

By April Bamburg | Jun 15, 2020

State Rep. Monica Bristow (D-Alton) has opted into Illinois lawmakers’ pension program, the General Assembly Retirement System, or GARS, according to a Freedom of Information Act request by the Metro East Sun.

Grafton Mayor implores Pritzker to reconsider one-size-all reopening plan

By April Bamburg | May 27, 2020

Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin wrote an appeal to Gov. J.B. Pritzker to shed light on how his town has been affected by recent events, including floods in 2018 and 2019, and now COVID-19.

State House candidate Elik backs Madison County board's plan to reopen

By April Bamburg | May 14, 2020

After the Madison County Board of Directors voted May 13 to reopen the county and get residents back to work, candidates for office are speaking out, including Amy Elik, a Republican running to represent the 111th District.

Amy Elik calls on Pritzker administration to reverse the Illinois Trust Act

By April Bamburg | Mar 4, 2020

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Elik issues statement following Governor's budget address

By April Bamburg | Feb 27, 2020

Amy Elik is challenging Rep. Monica Bristow (D-Alton) to represent the residents of the 111th District, and like others, Elik had something to say following the Feb. 19 budget address by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker proposed a $42 billion budget and holding $1.4 billion in a reserve until there is vote to change Illinois tax structure from a flat rate to a progressive structure, which requires a constitutional amendment

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Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN

By April Bamburg | 4 years ago

Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.