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Friday, October 18, 2019

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New Planned Parenthood mega-clinic 'preying on pregnant women in Illinois and Missouri,' group says

By Glenn Minnis | 1 day ago

With regard to Planned Parenthood's behemoth abortion facility that was built in secrecy near the southern Illinois-Missouri state line, leaders at the Thomas More Society insist they’ve seen this kind of thing before.

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Rep. Stuart votes against Rep. Mazzochi's property tax reform proposal

Illinois state Rep. Katie Stuart (D-Edwardsville) was among a group of Democratic lawmakers opposing a proposal by Republican Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) aimed at ending “systemic conflicts of interest” in the state's broken property tax system.

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 16, 2019

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 112: Wellness on Wheels to be held Oct 15

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

The St. Clair County Health Department and Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation (SIHF) is also participating in this event.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 111: Gun Rights Update to be held Oct 15

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

Gun Rights Update

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 113: Hoffman Measure to Ensure Justice for Sick Workers Signed by Governor

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2019

Hoffman Measure to Ensure Justice for Sick

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 112: Stuart Appointed to Advisory Committee for Metropolitan and Regional Planning Commission

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2019

Stuart Appointed to Advisory Committee for Metropolitan and Regional Planning Commission

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 111: Bristow and ISRA to Host Gun Rights Update at Piasa Armory on Oct. 15.

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2019

Bristow and ISRA to Host Gun Rights Update at Piasa Armory on Oct. 15.

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Former candidate says former Sens. Clayborne and Noland's fight for back pay shows lack of principles

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 12, 2019

Former 113th District candidate Doug Jameson sees no honor in two former Illinois lawmakers going back on a standard they once set for the good of the state.

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Nothing has changed since former Sens. Clayborne, Noland voted for wage freeze, Sen. Plummer says

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 12, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) argues that it is high time lawmakers in Springfield put the best interests of state taxpayers ahead of their own.

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Rep. Stuart defends Planned Parenthood's 'mega-clinic' in Southern Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 11, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Katie Stuart (D-Edwardsville) is defending the stealth construction of a Planned Parenthood-owned “mega abortion clinic” in her 112th District as a decision made in the best interest of everyone.

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Spate of Illinois cities woefully short on pension funding

By Chris Adams | Oct 11, 2019

Municipalities across Illinois are struggling to maintain the pensions of their public safety entities as the funds continue to shrink.

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Former senators' lawsuit for back pay 'disgusting and shameful,' former Rep. Kay says

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 11, 2019

Former Illinois state Rep. Dwight Kay (R-Edwardsville) has no trouble understanding why Illinois is experiencing such a degree of fiscal turmoil.

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Sen. Plummer deems Planned Parenthood's Downstate mega-clinic 'a complete disaster'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 11, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is convinced that Planned Parenthood’s secret construction of a so-called mega abortion clinic in southern Illinois is a 'disaster' for the pro-life movement as well as state taxpayers.

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Rep. Bristow launches reelection campaign in District 111

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 10, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Monica Bristow (D-Alton) has launched her reelection campaign for a second full-term in House District 111.

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Wood River Supervisor Babcock speaks out against former Democratic senators suing state for back pay

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 10, 2019

Wood River Township Supervisor Mike Babcock fails to see the logic behind two former Illinois lawmakers suing the state for back pay to which, in a way, they were never officially entitled.

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Elik launches campaign for 111th House District seat

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 10, 2019

Foster Township trustee Amy Elik has announced plans to challenge incumbent state Rep. Monica Bristow (D-Alton) in the 111th House District in November 2020, touting her diverse skill set in finance.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 57: Belt announces temporary DMV services at East St. Louis Community College Center

By Press release submission | Oct 9, 2019

State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) announced today that a temporary express driver services facility opened today at the East St. Louis Community College Center.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe, Bristow to hold office hours on property tax relief

By Press release submission | Oct 9, 2019

In an effort to connect concerned residents with solutions to high property taxes, State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) and state Rep. Monica Bristow (D-Alton) are partnering with the Alton Township Assessor's office to hold office hours on property tax relief on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 from 6-7 P.M.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois tops Kiplinger’s list of 'least tax-friendly' states in nation

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | 9 days ago

Illinois has been named the nation’s 'least tax-friendly' state in a new analysis by Kiplinger.