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Friday, December 13, 2019

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From Macon Reporter

Rep. Halbrook calls for an end to Illinois' 'horrific, barbaric' abortion laws

By Glenn Minnis | 4 days ago

Only one word comes to the mind of Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) with regard to the booming business the new “abortion hub of the Midwest" has experienced since radically relaxing its laws earlier this year.

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Madigan's 'reluctance' to pursue ethics reform raises questions for Rep. Caulkins

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) concedes that longtime Democratic House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) may or may not have broken any laws, but the intense scrutiny he faces is far from unwarranted.

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 9, 2019

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CHAMPAIGN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC: First Friday Coffee Dec. 6

By Press release submission | Dec 8, 2019

Don't forget to join us for #FirstFridayCoffee tomorrow hosted by Parkland College Community Education.

From Macon Reporter

Illinois state legislature has an 'I' problem, Rep. Caulkins charges

By Glenn Minnis | 11 days ago

State House Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) longs for the day when the mission in Springfield returns to serving the people of Illinois.

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Rep. Halbrook: With Madigan at the center, 'corrupt Chicago way destroying our state and hurting our families'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 2, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) wonders what it will take for his Democratic colleagues to finally reach their breaking point with longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

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FAMILY HEALTH CARE OF HOOPESTON: Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services receives ICAHN’s 2019 IMPACT Award

By Press release submission | Dec 1, 2019

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services, Gibson City, was awarded the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s IMPACT Award for its creation and implementation of a dental clinic during ceremonies held November 13th at the I-Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign, IL.

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RANTOUL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Turkey Giveaway Winners

By Press release submission | Dec 1, 2019

Shannon Mareci Wurmnest Tonia Kirby Julie Chochola Cribbett PM us to schedule to pick up the Turkeys

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GIBSON CITY-MELVIN-SIBLEY COMMUNITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 5: Keegan Kutemeier Named IHSA class 2A All State Football team AND the All State Academic team

By Press release submission | Dec 1, 2019

Congratulations to senior Keegan Kutemeier for being named to the IHSA class 2A All State Football team AND the All State Academic team.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Congressional candidate Ives vows to assert her contempt for political corruption at the national level

By Glenn Minnis | 13 days ago

Illinois congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is vowing to continue to be a thorn in the side of longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

From Macon Reporter

Rep. Caulkins blames Democrats' 'repressive government' for driving businesses out of Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | 18 days ago

A new George Mason University survey has named Illinois the third most heavily regulated state in the U.S. with 259,832 total restrictions responsible for handicapping business growth across the state.

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CHAMPAIGN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC: 2020 ATHENA Award

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2019

Do you know an individual that truly makes a difference for women in our community?

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CITY OF GIBSON: Gibson's Annual Lighted Christmas Parade

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2019

Gibson City's Annual Lighted Christmas Parade is this weekend on Saturday November 23, 2019!

From Macon Reporter

Harvard study names Illinois second most corrupt state, Chicago most corrupt city in U.S.

By Glenn Minnis | 25 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) wants to see his colleagues in Springfield get serious about eradicating corruption and fixing Illinois.

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Halbrook: Public-safety pension consolidation a 'piecemeal approach that falls short' of real reform

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 18, 2019

Illinois House Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) insists that Senate Bill 1300 does not provide the level of pension of reform the state needs right now.

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FAMILY HEALTH CARE OF HOOPESTON: National Nurse Practitioners

By Press release submission | Nov 17, 2019

It's National Nurse Practitioners (NP) Week!

From Kankakee Times

Rep. Bennett reintroduces bill on lobbying restrictions following former Rep. Arroyo's arrest

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

The list of Republican lawmakers demanding ethics reform in Springfield continues to grow.

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Bribery, corruption scandals add weight to Halbrook's case for a 'new Illinois' without Chicago

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 12, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has no doubt about where the corruption scandal now unfolding in Springfield starts and ends.

From Macon Reporter

Promoting a progressive tax as the answer to state's fiscal woes is 'beyond reckless,' Rep. Caulkins says

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) views Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive tax push as more of the same nonsense Springfield has become known for in recent years.

From Macon Reporter

Rep. Halbrook joins GOP push for ethics task force in state government

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is among a growing number of Republican lawmakers pushing to enact legislation that would make Illinois home to some of the most stringent ethics laws in the country.

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Illinois House passes bill to make it harder for public employees to leave unions, recover fees

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 8, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) opposes Senate Bill 1784 on the basis that the legislation would hurt workers opposed to paying union dues and grant the unions greater access to employees' personal information, all while curtailing their rights to free speech.