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Illinois' Meier on poor treatment of CILA residents: 'Somebody has got to be there to watch out for them'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 8, 2022

Illinois state Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) wants to see the state’s Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) program do more for the people they are intended to service.

Ameren Illinois' Mark presented key to city of Collinsville

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 8, 2022

Collinsville Mayor John Miller recently presented native son Richard Mark with the key to the city.

Bourne: 'The children of Illinois deserve better.'

By Glenn Minnis | May 28, 2022

Illinois Republican state Rep. Avery Bourne’s motivation for becoming the state’s Lt. Governor alongside would-be governor Richard Irvin is simple.“The children of Illinois deserve better,” Bourne said in a recent post to Facebook.

Bourne says budget is 'full of countless one-time election-year gimmicks'

By Glenn Minnis | May 18, 2022

Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Litchfield) is hoping more people come to see Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s new fiscal year budget for what she believes it to be.

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McClure introduces bill to allow DCFS workers to carry pepper spray

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 22, 2022

State Sen. Steve McClure (R-Jacksonville) spoke from experience when recently discussing legislation to allow Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) workers more flexibility in protecting themselves while on the job.

Bourne: 'More lies from Pritzker' on mask mandates

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 9, 2022

Republican state Rep. Avery Bourne accuses Gov. J.B. Pritzker of misleading the public on mask mandates.

Legislator seeks clarification on bill aimed at reimbursing Illinois teachers for their education expenses

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 29, 2022

Republican state Rep. Avery Bourne is still looking for answers about a bill that seeks address the Illinois' growing teacher shortage through reimbursement grants.

Congressional hopeful Budzinski raises more than $475k in fourth quarter

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 7, 2022

Congressional hopeful Nikki Budzinski reports she raised more than $475,000 during the recent fourth quarter for her 13th District Democratic primary campaign.

Bryant announces new FOID kiosks available from Illinois State Police

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 28, 2021

State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is spreading the word about the Illinois State Police opening three regional FOID kiosks to assist people with limited internet access with their FOID applications.

Plummer praises 'overwhelming' community response in wake of deadly Edwardsville tornado

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 16, 2021

Republican state Sen. Jason Plummer is praising his Edwardsville constituents for their response to the tornado that recently tore through the Edwardsville community, toppling an Amazon delivery station and leaving six dead.

Elik: Illinois bill aiming to make attacks on law enforcement hate crime 'sends a message to criminals'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 14, 2021

With the number of attacks on police officers on the rise across the country, Republican state Rep. Amy Elik is cosponsoring legislation that would make violence against police officers a Class 3 felony hate crime.

Bryant calls out IDPH for waiting until day before Thanksgiving to issue guidance on visiting care facilities

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 9, 2021

State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is blasting the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for waiting until the day before Thanksgiving to issue guidance on visiting long-term care facilities across the state.

Bost recalls Dole's service to U.S.

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 9, 2021

Rep. Mike Bost (R-Carbondale) is remembering former Kansas Sen. Bob Dole as “the best the U.S. has to offer.”

Davidsmeyer: 'The Democrats want to keep federal COVID dollars for their own slush fund'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 26, 2021

State Rep. C.D Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) is worried about the repercussions he sees coming the state’s way stemming from Democratic lawmakers' decision not to use federal COVID dollars to pay back the nearly $5 billion now owed to the federal unemployment trust fund.

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Illinois' Meier on poor treatment of CILA residents: 'Somebody has got to be there to watch out for them'

Ameren Illinois' Mark presented key to city of Collinsville

Bourne: 'The children of Illinois deserve better.'

Bourne says budget is 'full of countless one-time election-year gimmicks'

McClure introduces bill to allow DCFS workers to carry pepper spray

Bourne: 'More lies from Pritzker' on mask mandates

Legislator seeks clarification on bill aimed at reimbursing Illinois teachers for their education expenses

Congressional hopeful Budzinski raises more than $475k in fourth quarter

Bryant announces new FOID kiosks available from Illinois State Police

Plummer praises 'overwhelming' community response in wake of deadly Edwardsville tornado

Elik: Illinois bill aiming to make attacks on law enforcement hate crime 'sends a message to criminals'

Bryant calls out IDPH for waiting until day before Thanksgiving to issue guidance on visiting care facilities

Bost recalls Dole's service to U.S.

Davidsmeyer: 'The Democrats want to keep federal COVID dollars for their own slush fund'

Turner encourages community to donate used cell phones for soldiers

Bailey slams Pritzker, Biden, celebrates federal court ruling that business vaccine mandates 'fatally flawed'

Illinois gubernatorial candidate Bailey promises educational, economic opportunities if elected; 'not backing down'

Bailey: Government shouldn't interfere with 'decisions that should be between an individual and their doctor'

Bryant: 'Any attempt to weaken this protection of moral convictions or religious beliefs must be stopped'

Bourne says bill 'is a small step to rein in the executive authority of Gov. Pritzker'

City of Collinsville City Council met Nov. 26

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