Metro East Sun

Mike Babcock earns thumbs up from several pro-life groups

By Chandra Lye | Sep 29, 2018

The Illinois Family Action PAC, the Illinois Federation for Right to Life PAC and Illinois Right to Life Action give Republican House candidate Mike Babcock high ratings.

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Non-profit calls for non-partisan efforts to stop property tax increases

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a radio ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes around Illinois.

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Liberty Principles PAC ad calls high property taxes 'bi-partisan failure'

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released video ads to raise awareness among Illinois voters about high property taxes.

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Illinois non-profit group raises awareness about property taxes

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a 30-second video ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes in Illinois.

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Two Republican House candidates sign pledge refusing legislative pension if elected

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

House candidates Dwight Kay and Blaine Wilhour joined Reps. Jeanne Ives ( R-Wheaton) and Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) to sign a pledge to refuse a legislative pension if elected.

Outdated workers' comp laws costly for Belleville

By Chandra Lye | Aug 15, 2018

Belleville has spent more than $2.5 million on workers’ compensation settlements since 2013. The city has spent more than $420,000 so far this year, but the report claims that 2016 was the most expensive year for worker payouts with compensation settlements of more than $662,000.

54th Senate District candidate says debates are important part of campaign process

By Chandra Lye | Feb 3, 2018

Jason Plummer, who is seeking the 54th District state Senate seat, said voters are the winners when it comes to public debates among candidates.

Plummer takes campaign break to reflect on the holidays

By Chandra Lye | Dec 30, 2017

Jason Plummer, an Edwardsville Republican seeking the state Senate seat in District 54, said he enjoys a simple Christmas celebration.

Holidays are about giving back, Patton says

By Chandra Lye | Dec 22, 2017

Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton, a Republican candidate in the 56th Senate district, said he and his family like to focus on giving over the holiday season.

Plummer says Trust Act hurts economy and job creation

By Chandra Lye | Dec 12, 2017

“One of the core values of our society is the rule of law,” Jason Plummer told the Metro East Sun. “I don’t think there should be sanctuary cities or sanctuary states because it goes against our core values.

Edwardsville mayor says taxes need to reflect good government services

By Chandra Lye | Dec 6, 2017

Mayor Hal Patton said his residents are willing to pay more if they perceive they are getting value for their dollars.

Edwardsville mayor wants to make a difference in state Senate

By Chandra Lye | Dec 5, 2017

As Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton continued to collect support and signatures for his campaign to oust Sen. Bill Haine (D-Alton), he said he has been hearing frustration and negativity at the doorsteps of voters.

Plummer in Senate District 54 race to fight for southern Illinois

By Chandra Lye | Dec 5, 2017

Jason Plummer said he turned up early to file his papers with the Illinois State Board of Elections so his name will be on the ballot for the primary election in Senate District 54.

Former lieutenant governor candidate to take run at District 54 Senate seat

By Chandra Lye | Nov 13, 2017

Jason Plummer of Edwardsville, who made a run for lieutenant governor in 2010s, has put in a bid for the Illinois Senate District 54 seat.

Edwardsville mayor tells Springfield to follow his city's lead on ethics

By Chandra Lye | Nov 13, 2017

Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton calls it shocking that Springfield went years with no way to deal with dozens of sex harassment allegations.

Edwardsville mayor stays course with Rauner

By Chandra Lye | Nov 4, 2017

Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton says Gov. Bruce Rauner has been doing a good overall job of tackling Illinois' problems.

Senate candidate says gerrymandering equals disconnection

By Chandra Lye | Oct 29, 2017

Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton says Illinois' redistricting has led to voter disenfranchisement.

'Hidden' Illinois budget gas tax called proof of need for transparency

By Chandra Lye | Oct 22, 2017

A gas tax hidden inside the 583-page state budget passed this summer is proof more transparency in government s needed, one Illinois Senate candidate says.

Edwardsville mayor wants Senate seat to stop state overspending

By Chandra Lye | Oct 16, 2017

One Illinois Senate candidate sees the state's tax problems are evidence of its overspending.

Edwardsville mayor, Senate candidate defends Rauner's abortion decision – to a point

By Chandra Lye | Oct 8, 2017

Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton doesn't agree with other state conservatives calling on Gov. Bruce Rauner to give up on his re-election bid because he enacted legislation to force taxpayers to foot the bill for abortions in Illinois.