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Caulkins: 'Another look at what Amendment 1 could mean if it is adopted.'

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 25, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is concerned about what the repercussions could be should the so-called "Worker's Rights Amendment" be approved by voters in the upcoming election.

'They are to be out of sight': Danville school administration addresses updated cell phone policy

By Solange DeLisle | Jul 14, 2022

Students using cell phones in class has become such a problem at Danville Community Consolidated School District 118 that the school administration is doing what it can to halt the learning disruptions.

'This was pure negligence' Caulkins demands answers for fraudulent unemployment payouts

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 25, 2022

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is calling on the Illinois legislature to act after an audit revealed the state paid almost $2 billion in fraudulent unemployment claims during the pandemic.

Rose: Pritzker's budget 'disconnected from reality'

By Solange DeLisle | Mar 3, 2022

State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) believes Gov. J.B. Pritzker's (D-IL) latest proposed budget that outlines increased spending and tax relief in the form of a one-time payment is "completely disconnected from reality."

Caulkins reacts to Pritzker's proposed budget: 'Groundhog Day nightmare must come to an end'

By Solange DeLisle | Feb 14, 2022

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) wasn't impressed with Gov. J.B. Pritzker's (D-IL) budget plan delivered as part of the State of the State Address earlier this month, calling the governor's proposal "a series of budget gimmicks."

At hearing, Bennett asks where additional funding for early childhood education would go

By Solange DeLisle | Feb 12, 2022

After Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) proposed an increase in spending for early childhood education, state Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Pontiac) has asked for a better breakdown as to how those dollars would be spent.

Halbrook invites voters to pizza campaign event in Taylorsville

By Solange DeLisle | Feb 12, 2022

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R- Shelbyville) has invited his constituents to enjoy a slice of pizza and talk with him and other elected officials at a campaign event in Taylorville.

Barickman concerned about spending increases in Pritzker's budget: 'More of the same'

By Solange DeLisle | Feb 5, 2022

Illinois State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) believes the message from Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) about the state's budget during his State of the State Address was "misleading at best."

Bennett encourages early childhood educators to enhance credentials with new Illinois scholarship program

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 27, 2022

State Sen. Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) is spreading the word about a newly established scholarship program in the state aimed to help advance the credentials of people who work in early childhood education.

Bennett addresses changes to public college admission requirements

By Solange DeLisle | Dec 24, 2021

Changes are coming to public college admission requirements in Illinois starting the first of the year, and state Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) wanted to make sure his constituents were up-to-date and knew what the adjustments were.

Barickman: Democrats 'put the votes of Illinois voters at risk'

By Solange DeLisle | Nov 16, 2021

Republican lawmakers in Illinois believe a federal court's ruling validates what they've been saying all along, the new legislative district maps signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker are 'unconstitutional.'

'It's always good to hear thoughts and concerns;' Bennett tours the 106th district

By Solange DeLisle | Nov 14, 2021

State Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Watseka) has been using his time off from the General Assembly to make stops across his legislative district and visit his constituents who live and work in the 106th district.

Marron calls on Democrats to tackle corruption with meaningful reform: 'Enough is enough'

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 21, 2021

The Illinois General Assembly has made progress towards fighting government corruption with the passage of an ethics package, but state Rep. Mike Marron (R-Fithian) said more needs to be done.

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Bennett: Equipment grants 'come at a critical time' for local fire departments

By Solange DeLisle | Jul 1, 2021

State Sen. Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) announced late last month that more than $62,000 in grant money to help with equipment purchases was awarded to four fire departments in Illinois' 52nd Senate District, the district he represents.

Barickman: Pritzker 'broke his promise' by signing district maps into law

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 30, 2021

Now that the ink has dried on Gov. J.B. Pritzker's (D-IL) signature on the new legislative district maps for Illinois, Republicans feel as though Pritzker broke his 2018 campaign promise to veto a redistricting map drawn by partisan politicians or their staff, WCIA reported.

Bennett: 'We need to take steps' to address public safety in video pushing the GOP-backed Reimagine Illinois

By Solange DeLisle | Mar 27, 2021

Republicans in the Illinois House of Representatives have a plan called Reimagine Illinois to accomplish their vision of a state free of corruption, responsible with money, booming jobs and safe.

Giving Tuesday helps charitable organizations meet increased demand due to pandemic

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 15, 2020

It's a day typically recognized on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, but because the COVID-19 pandemic has strained many nonprofit organizations whose missions are to help those in need, 2020's Giving Tuesday happened earlier this year.

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