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Bryant at event as general election is underway: 'Great evening at the 2022 NAACP Freedom Banquet'

By Steven Hughes | Oct 27, 2022

Republican Senator Terri Bryant visited the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People as thousands of Illinoisans are voting for the general election.

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Plummer on spread of fentanyl: 'Make sure your children understand the danger'

By Steven Hughes | Oct 5, 2022

Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Vandalia) hs taken to Facebook to warn constituents about fentanyl.

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House candidate Schmidt gives endorsement to Bailey

By Steven Hughes | Sep 28, 2022

Another Illinois Republican candidate gave their endorsement for the 45th United States President endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey after Bailey made headlines for controversial comments.

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Friess keeping busy in Waterloo, Murphysboro

By Steven Hughes | Sep 15, 2022

Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) on Wednesday hosted a free prescription drug drop-off at the Waterloo City Hall.

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Elik: 'Ending cash bail in Illinois will put the safety of witnesses, victims, and communities at risk'

By Steven Hughes | Sep 15, 2022

Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) recently took to Facebook to voice her opposition to the cash bail provision of the SAFE-T Act.

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Harris on Illinois' SAFE-T Act: 'I will be a vote against these Democrat anti-police bills'

By Steven Hughes | Sep 13, 2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed policies that ended Illinois Judges’ ability to set cash bails before a defendant’s first court appearance, a victory for criminal reform and negatively grabbed Republican attention.

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Bryant hosted fundraiser: 'We had a great time at my State Fair Affair fundraising event at the Du Quoin American'

By Steven Hughes | Sep 1, 2022

Senator Terri Bryant hosted a fundraising event at the Du Quoin American Legion as the November general election is on its way.

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Glen Carbon's Mayor Marcus: 'I think these changes and growth have been positive'

By Steven Hughes | Aug 30, 2022

Glen Carbon Mayor Robert Marcus gave his first village report at the board's May 24 Village Board of Trustees meeting. The annual report includes updates on each of the departments in the village over the last 12 months.

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Pritzker addresses rising cases of Monkeypox, Friess calls him a 'tyrant'

By Steven Hughes | Aug 9, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Illinois has approximately 600 cases of Monkeypox virus as of Tuesday; now, the state’s governor is addressing the virus.

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Prairie Du Rocher turns 300 years old: 'Illinois is blessed to have a rich history'

By Steven Hughes | Jul 16, 2022

Representative David Friess joined in the historic celebration of an Illinois village’s three centuries old birthday.

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Turner: 'The news coming out of Highland Park is heartbreaking'

By Steven Hughes | Jul 9, 2022

While Highland Park residents celebrated the Fourth of July at a parade, seven attendants were shot by a sniper. A 21-year-old man later confessed to the crime.

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Harriss to Granite City Steel workers: 'I will stand with them, I will fight with them'

By Steven Hughes | Jul 5, 2022

Erica Harriss, a candidate for the Illinois Senate, voiced her opposition to United States Steel Corporation’s plan to close the Granite City Steel mill.

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Pritzker calls special session for abortion accessibility, reproductive health

By Steven Hughes | Jul 3, 2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker called for a special session of the General Assembly to focus on creating abortion accessibility and other reproductive health legislation.

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Bryant to host community-meeting: 'to discuss issues of importance to all in the 58th District'

By Steven Hughes | Jun 11, 2022

Senator Terri Bryant is hosting various events to meet with her community as the June 28 election date inches closer.

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Davidsmeyer throws out first pitch: 'I have been a Cardinal fan my entire life'

By Steven Hughes | May 25, 2022

Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) threw out the first pitch during Jacksonville Night 2022 at Busch Stadium on May 14.

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Korte to run for District 112: 'I’m tired of seeing young families like my own flee Illinois for places with lower taxes'

By Steven Hughes | May 18, 2022

Jennifer Korte is running to represent Illinois District 112 in the upcoming June 28 primary election, admitting to not having political experiences.

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Schimpf: 'J.B. Pritzker is a threat to the health of our state'

By Steven Hughes | May 1, 2022

Paul Schimpf is running for governor in Illinois, entering the run with experience as a state representative from 2017 to 2021.

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Davidsmeyer: 'I hope this will be a lesson to this body on how we can better serve our constituents together'

By Steven Hughes | Apr 8, 2022

Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) is proud a bill that would pull state investments in Russian businesses, while preparing for an influx of Ukrainian refugees passed the House so easily.

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Plummer announces run for 55th Senate District

By Steven Hughes | Apr 2, 2022

Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Vandalia) added his name on the ballot for re-election for the Illinois State Senate’s 55th District in the upcoming June 28 Republican primary.

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Bryant: 'Labor and business are not in support of the bill as it’s written'

By Steven Hughes | Mar 28, 2022

Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) said she’s not supporting Senate Bill 2803, which will allocate approximately $2 billion to manage the state’s unemployment insurance.