Metro East Sun

Plummer outlines opposition to Amendment 1: 'It’s a guarantee property taxes will increase for my constituents'

By David Hutton | Oct 29, 2022

State. Sen. Jason Plummer said this week he opposed Amendment 1, pointing out that it would lead to a property tax hike for his constituents.

Schmidt pushing for stricter enforcement of drug laws: 'I am opposed to decriminalizing hard drugs

By David Hutton | Oct 13, 2022

Kevin Schmidt, a candidate for the Illinois 114th District State House of Representatives, maintains that a bill that would ease penalties for some of the most dangerous drugs is a step in the wrong direction to curb the growing opioid crisis in the state.

Bourne: 'It's no secret that Illinois is not a business friendly state under the Pritzker Administration'

By David Hutton | Jun 25, 2022

State Rep. Avery Bourne, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, took aim at Democratic incumbent Gov. J.B. Pritzker ahead of the June 28 primary.