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Preposterous Proposals at the Capitol
Thousands of new bills are filed every year by lawmakers in Springfield. Some of them feature popular, widely-accepted ideas to make the state better, while
May 13, 2021
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Covid 19
COVID financial help for Illinois restaurants
The Illinois Restaurant Association is encouraging restaurants still suffering from the economic fallout of COVID-19 to begin applying for Revitalization Fund grants from the U.S.
May 7, 2021
Business
Illinois economy in need of pro-jobs/pro-business leadership
Once again, CEO Magazine ranks Illinois as one of the worst states in its annual “Best States for Business” report. Only New York and California
May 7, 2021
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Redistricting hearings continue to raise concerns about accountability and fairness
Gov. Pritzker was called out during the week by both Illinois and national publications for his recent statements on the idea of “fair maps.” On
May 7, 2021
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Political insiders over Illinois families
State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins her Senate Republican colleagues in renewing their calls for Gov. Pritzker to make good on his campaign promise to
April 30, 2021
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Continued population loss means Illinois will lose seat in Congress
Years of population decline mean that Illinois will lose one of its 18 United States House of Representative seats for the next decade. Illinois’ population,
April 30, 2021
Criminal Justice
Court rules FOID card law unconstitutional
A Southern Illinois Judge has ruled Illinois’ FOID card law unconstitutional, paving the way for the Illinois Supreme Court to take up the issue. The
April 30, 2021
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Senator Terri Bryant to host appreciation card drive for local police officers
National Police Appreciation Week is May 9-15, and State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is hoping residents throughout the 58th Senate District will help send a
April 30, 2021
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Senate Republicans Call on Gov. Pritzker to Act on Independent Maps
Despite Campaign Pledge, Governor Chooses Political Insiders over Illinois Families Following weeks of continued silence from Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie
April 28, 2021
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Volunteer Fire Departments Encouraged to Take Advantage of Forestry Grants
Rural volunteer fire departments could be eligible for grants up to $10,000 through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Volunteer Fire Assistance Program. The Volunteer
April 23, 2021