Metro East Sun

Bourne calls out failures of Pritzker administration, DCFS in Facebook post

By Steven Hughes | Mar 25, 2022

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is under fire as several state lawmakers, such as Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Litchifield), are calling it out for its mishandling of cases.

Elik: 'Now is the time for our taxes to be reduced'

By Steven Hughes | Mar 21, 2022

Illinois Rep. Amy Elik added her voice of concern about gas taxes, similarly to other state politicians.

Turner: 'We must work to improve access to quality care in rural Illinois'

By Steven Hughes | Mar 11, 2022

State Sen. Doris Turner (D-Decatur) is promoting Senate Bill 3017 to bring medical professionals to rural areas.

Bourne sponsoring bill to give parents bigger say in their children's education

By Steven Hughes | Mar 10, 2022

State Reps. Avery Bourne (R-Litchfield) and Deanne Mazzochi (R-Westmont) have introduced legislation that Bourne said will give parents more of a voice in their children's education.