Illinois
Recent News About Illinois
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Plummer warns democrats criminal justice reform bill 'would jeopardize the safety of our communities'
Blasting some of the proposed changes in a police reform bill as “shortsighted and irresponsible,” state Sen. Jason Plummer is (R-Shelbyville) is residents to stand in opposition to House Bill 163.“This proposal contains a number of shockingly shortsighted and irresponsible changes that would jeopardize the safety of our communities,” Plummer said.
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Schimpf planning on attending next JCAR meeting, voting against extending governor's mask mandate
Outgoing Republican state Sen. Paul Schimpf plans on taking at least one more public stance against Gov. J.B.
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Friess blasts HB 163 as bill that 'unfairly stereotypes all officers'
Newly-elected state Rep. David Friess argues the Criminal Justice Reform bill now being pushed by democrats in Springfield stands to set a dangerous precedent.“I believe this bill unfairly stereotypes all officers based on the actions of a few,” Friess told the Metro East Sun. “While bad actors can appear in any line of work, we must not fall into the trap of demonizing all law enforcement.”Friess is one of a growing number of republican lawmakers now frantically sounding the alarm about the House Bill 163, which, among other things, seeks to enact changes that include prohibiting pre-trial detention and removing all due process protections for officers.Supported by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, the bill would also expand police reform on use of force, increase crisis training and prohibit chokeholds.
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Plummer tabbed as Assistant Republican Leader, 'looking forward to taking on responsibility'
Republican state Sen. Jason Plummer has been elevated to the post of Assistant Republican Leader."I'm looking forward to taking on the responsibility of serving in leadership for the Republican caucus and representing the conservative, common-sense values of the 54th District as we enter into a new General Assembly,” Plummer said.
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Friess sounds alarm on Pritzker, warns 'I am concerned Illinois will continue to slip given governor's actions'
David Friess feels Illinois’ growing desperation more each day.“The fact that over half of the bars and restaurants in Illinois cannot make their December rent is a reflection of the overall financial wellbeing of the state,” Friess told the SE Illinois News.
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Babcock argues the state will continue teetering on the edge as long as Madigan is still calling the shots
Mike Babcock fumes what House Speaker Mike Madigan is now pushing strikes him as the last thing Illinois needs.“He’s already talking about another tax increase and we simply can’t afford it,” Babcock told the Metro East Sun. “People are already stretched to limit and jobs are being lost every day because of the governor’s control and handling of the pandemic.
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Plummer blasts Pritzker's focus as all wrong for Illinois
Republican state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Shelbyville) fumes Gov. J.B.
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SBA offering low-interest disaster relief loans to Illinois area due to COVID-19
The Small Business Administration will offer disaster relief loans to help small businesses in the Illinois area struggling from the economic declines COVID-19 created.