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Thursday, April 9, 2020

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Alorton Mayor Reed arrested on DUI charges

Alorton Mayor JoAnn Reed was arrested on March 1 for driving under the influence and illegal stopping at an intersection.

By Kimberly James | Apr 8, 2020

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CITY OF HIGHLAND: Talking Points: Do's and Don'ts of Social Distancing

Ok Highland and everyone out there in Bulldog Nation, we know it’s not easy staying at home especially when the weather is as great as it has been this week.

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2020

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Sen. Plummer hopes after COVID-19 lawmakers will focus on getting fiscal house in order

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 7, 2020

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Vandalia) is hoping the devastation caused by the coronavirus crisis will finally lead lawmakers to understand the critical need to get the state’s house in order.

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Residents to receive part of $2 trillion bailout package as COVID-19 numbers continue to rise

By Rich Peters | Apr 3, 2020

Illinois residents and citizens across the country will receive a payment of $1,200 plus $500 per child from federal tax dollars under terms of the CARES Act that President Donald Trump signed last week.

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Babcock wants state government to do more amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 3, 2020

Former House candidate Mike Babcock (R-Bethalto) would like to see the state government do more to help stabilize the state as the coranavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc.

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Sen. Plummer shares helpful information, links during outbreak

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 2, 2020

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Vandalia) is doing all he can to make the strain of the coronavirus outbreak and all the restrictions that have followed it as easy to deal with as possible for his constituents.

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Plummer says focus during pandemic is needs of the people

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 2, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is doing all he can to control the fear of the unknown brought on by the spread of the coronavirus crisis.

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SBA offering low-interest disaster relief loans to Illinois area due to COVID-19

By Chris Lang | Apr 1, 2020

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.

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Bourne calls budget proposal irresponsible

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 27, 2020

House Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) said in a press conference last week that withholding funding for programs in the budget pending voter action on Gov. J.B. Pritzker's graduated income tax proposal is irresponsible and unnecessary.

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Springfield's McClure opposes progressive tax, cites potential job loss

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 25, 2020

Illinois state Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) says he is starting to see signs of his worst nightmare coming to life.

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CITY OF ALTON: ONLINE PAYMENTS DUE TO COVID-19

By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2020

To ensure the safety of our citizens and staff, the City Treasurer’s office will not be accepting over-the-counter payments at this time.

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Mary Miller achieves 'decisive victory' in Illinois 15th District Republican primary

By Joe Chen | Mar 24, 2020

Mary Miller secured the Republican nomination for Illinois' 15th Congressional District on March 17, beating four other candidates.

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Dwight Kay cautions the worst is yet to come for Illinois taxpayers

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 22, 2020

Former Illinois House member Dwight Kay fears the worst may be yet to come when it comes to Illinois’ soaring tax rates.

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Gaming of pension system needs to stop, not existing benefits, Plummer says

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 22, 2020

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) argues a new Southern Illinois University poll that finds more than half of all state residents favor a system that would place caps on public employee pension benefits is a case of stating the obvious.

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Incumbent Bourne wins Republican House primary in Illinois' 95th District

By Joe Chen | Mar 22, 2020

Incumbent Avery Bourne (R-IL) held off her challenger in Illinois' 95th Congressional District House primary on Tuesday.

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David Friess wins District 116 Republican House primary

By Joe Chen | Mar 21, 2020

David Friess secured the Republican nomination for the house seat in Illinois' 116th Congressional District.

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CITY OF HIGHLAND: The City Prepares for COVID-19

By Press release submission | Mar 19, 2020

As with many of you, the City of Highland has been actively monitoring the situation surrounding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

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CITY OF COLLINSVILLE: COVID-19 Update

By Press release submission | Mar 18, 2020

With daily news of additional cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (abbreviated “COVID-19”) around the country and the world, it is appropriate to consider effects we may face here in Collinsville.

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McClure wants government to make sacrifices, not taxpayers

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 16, 2020

State Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) said he didn't agree with the $1.6 billion in new spending that Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed in his budget address last month.

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CITY OF ALTON: Advertisement for Proposals

By Press release submission | Mar 16, 2020

The City of Alton, Illinois is accepting proposals from engineering consultants for preliminary and construction engineering services for the EDA and FEMA Flood Mitigation Project, which will be constructed at various locations throughout Alton, Illinois.