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Friday, October 18, 2019

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Sen. Plummer rallies constituents to participate in 'Wall of Honor' Veterans Day tribute

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is enlisting the aid of his constituents to ensure that military veterans across the state get the recognition they deserve on Veterans Day.

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 15, 2019

Local Government

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

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.

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 12, 2019

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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.

Local Government

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.

Local Government

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.

Local Government

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.

Local Government

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.

Local Government

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.

Local Government

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.

Local Government

'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.

Local Government

'Illinois being wrecked by bad public policy,' Sen. Plummer concedes after report rips fiscal failings

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 30, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) wonders just how longer the state can survive under the weight of its mounting debt.

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Taxes will continue to rise until there is pension reform, says WFLD Fox president and GM

By Glenn Minnis | 22 days ago

WFLD Fox 32 Chicago President and General Manager Dennis Welsh did not mince words about the perilous place Illinois’ growing pension crisis has left the state in during a recently aired editorial on the network in which he predicted voters are primed for revolt given anything short of pension reform.

Local Government

Rep. Plummer speaks out for fair map drawing

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 25, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) insists the time is now for fairness in Illinois politics.

Local Government

East St. Louis pensioners paid $2.4 million into fund, have collected $36 million

By LGIS News Service | Sep 23, 2019

City of East St. Louis taxpayers have paid out nearly $36 million in pension benefits to 53 retired firefighters who contributed a collective $2.38 million to the retirement fund.

Local Government

Bob Plummer joins investor group for Los Angeles Dodgers' ownership team

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 20, 2019

Illinois businessman Robert Plummer has joined a Los Angeles Dodgers investor group of new owners.

Local Government

O'FALLON POLICE DEPARTMENT: 2019 Night to Unite! – Tuesday, October 1, 2019

By Press release submission | Sep 20, 2019

The O’Fallon Police Department will be hosting the 2019 Night to Unite!

Local Government

CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK: Please join us to honor a true American hero on Friday, September 27

By Press release submission | Sep 20, 2019

Navy Commander William "Bill" Tschudy survived 7 1/2 years in a North Vietnamese prison camp due to his patriotism, courage, extreme determination, resourcefulness, and devotion to duty.

Local Government

Public safety pension fund in Belleville under 50 percent funded, study shows

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 10, 2019

The combined police and fire retirement fund in Belleville is only 47 percent funded, according to a new analysis of Illinois pension debts by Wirepoints.org.

Local Government

Public safety pension fund in East St. Louis under 50 percent funded, study shows

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 10, 2019

The combined police and fire retirement fund in East St. Louis is only 23 percent funded, according to a new analysis of Illinois pension debts by Wirepoints.org.