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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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Fred D'escoto donates $2,500 to Jay Hoffman's election campaign

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 10, 2019

Fred D'escoto donated $2,500 to Democrat Jay Hoffman's election campaign committee, Committee to Elect Jay C Hoffman, on Oct. 10, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Fred D'escoto donates $2,500 to Jay C. Hoffman's election campaign

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 10, 2019

Fred D'escoto donated $2,500 to Democrat Jay C. Hoffman's election campaign committee, Committee to Elect Jay C Hoffman, on Oct. 10, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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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.

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

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | 4 months ago

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

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U.S. Senate Resolution: No bailing out Illinois

By Karen Kidd | 4 months ago

The Land of Lincoln is suffering a number of financial woes, fueled in large part by unfunded pension liabilities, but neither Illinois nor any other state should expect a bailout from Uncle Sam, according to a resolution introduced into the senate last summer.

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'Tax-and-spend policies' coming from Springfield are destroying Illinois, Sen. Plummer says

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 8, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) laments the fact that continued poor policy-making has made the state an easy target for media and special-interest groups, not to mention diminished the quality of life for overburdened taxpayers.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 111: Bristow Highlights Leadership Role in Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, Works to Expand Rights for Illinois Hunters and Gun Owners

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2019

Bristow Highlights Leadership Role in Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, Works to Expand Rights for Illinois Hunters and Gun Owners

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 112: Stuart Receives Appreciation Award from Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2019

Stuart Receives Appreciation Award from Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes

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4 St. Clair County residents among those on Illinois voter fraud roster

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 3, 2019

Four St. Clair County residents were among more than 40 people documented of committing voter fraud in the state since the year 2000, according to a Heritage Foundation database.

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5 St. Clair County residents among those on Illinois voter fraud roster

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 3, 2019

Four St. Clair County residents were among more than 40 people documented of committing voter fraud in the state since the year 2000, according to a Heritage Foundation database.

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St. Clair County resident among those on Illinois voter fraud roster

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 3, 2019

A St. Clair County resident was among more than 40 people documented of committing voter fraud in the state since the year 2000, according to a Heritage Foundation database.

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5 St. Clair County residents among those on Illinois voter fraud roster

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 3, 2019

Five St. Clair County residents were among more than 40 people documented of committing voter fraud in the state since the year 2000, according to a Heritage Foundation database.

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St. Clair County resident among those on Illinois voter fraud roster

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 3, 2019

A St. Clair County resident was among more than 40 people documented of committing voter fraud in the state since the year 2000, according to a Heritage Foundation database.

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St. Clair County resident among those on Illinois voter fraud roster

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 3, 2019

A St. Clair County resident was among more than 40 people documented of committing voter fraud in the state since the year 2000, according to a Heritage Foundation database.