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Candidate for SD-46 Anderson: 'Our children are being left behind'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 7, 2022

This week, the Wall Street Journal editorial board detailed a report from Wirepoints regarding Illinois schools that it described as "shocking."

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Peoria's Dr. Maude A. Sanders Primary School honors 2 volunteers: 'They go above and beyond every single day'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 1, 2022

Dr. Maude A. Sanders Primary School recently recognized the efforts of two of its volunteers.

Peoria's Dr. Maude A. Sanders Primary School teacher: 'We are short-staffed. We need more people'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 1, 2022

A teacher from Dr. Maude A. Sanders Primary School recently went to a Peoria Board of Education meeting to share her concerns about the status of her school and students.

Anderson: 'Illinois keeps inching closer and closer to prioritizing criminals over our own residents'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 29, 2022

The heavily debated SAFE-T Act is set to go into effect on Jan. 1. Since its inception, the SAFE-T Act has received push back from law enforcement, police unions and elected representatives, mainly Republicans. Over the past month, Democrat state’s attorneys have joined the discussion and taken action to repeal the SAFE-T Act. As the discussion of the SAFE-T Act continues to be elevated before the election in November, state level candidates and elected leaders are weighing in.

Illinois' Barickman: AgriSafe hosting free webinars to 'advance farm safety practices' during National Farm Safety & Health Week

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 23, 2022

Illinois state Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) is raising awareness about free webinars being given to discuss farm safety practices during National Farm Safety and Health Week.

Anderson: 'The SAFE-T is incredibly flawed and will bring more crime to our communities across the state'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 22, 2022

The SAFE-T Act continues to be a hot topic for Illinois politicians, law enforcement and citizens. The criminal justice reform bill signed into law back in January of 2021 by Gov. JB Pritzker has received major pushback from law enforcement, state’s attorneys and state representatives.

Anderson: 'Despite gas prices slightly decreasing, Illinoisans are still paying more for groceries than they ever have'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 22, 2022

With high inflation rates affecting consumers nationwide, state level politicians and candidates in Illinois are speaking up. Many of the Republican candidates slated for the November election believe that Springfield should be looking to provide long-term relief to consumers, rather than stints of alleviation during times of economic hardship. In the last four months, elected officials in Illinois have made strides to keep money in the pockets of consumers through a series of tax freezes and suspensions. To many Republican candidates, these are election year gimmicks and if the current representation is re-elected the status quo of poor credit ratings caused by budgeting issues will continue.

State senate candidate Anderson: 'Bears leaving Chicago is symbolic of the current administration in Illinois'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 19, 2022

In September of 2021, the Chicago Bears purchased the rights to buy the land at Arlington Park.

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Butler: 'I am a big fan of NASCAR and Kevin Harvick'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 1, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) recently cheered the paint scheme of Kevin Harvick's car in the NASCAR regular season finale.

Barickman: 'The Illinois State Fair runs today through Aug. 21st'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 12, 2022

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) is inviting residents and their families to attend the Illinois State Fair.

Bennett meets with superintendents in Pontiac

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 3, 2022

State Rep. Thomas Bennett (R-Watseka) recently met with school and ROE superintendents in Pontiac. Bennett shared photos from his meeting in a July 31 Facebook post.

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Turner congratulates Holder White as newest Illinois Supreme Court justice: 'We are extremely honored and proud'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 17, 2022

Illinois state Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) recently took a moment to congratulate Lisa Holder White, who has been appointed as the state's newest Supreme Court justice.

Candidate Anderson on CAT's move to Texas: 'We can ... reverse this course and make the city of Peoria [a] magnet for business'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 24, 2022

Caterpillar recently announced that it is moving its headquarters from Chicago to Irvin, Texas.

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Butler: 'I really wish I didn't have to offer House Joint Resolution 92'

By Andy Nghiem | May 4, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) recently spoke in support of a new resolution that would extend application deadlines for Lincoln College students.

Turner supports ethics reform package; 'Our legislation will finally implement real change'

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 3, 2022

State Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) has voiced her support of Senate Bill 3636, an ethics reform package.

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Tracy opposes energy bill: 'I myself did not support the bill'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 18, 2021

State Sen. Jil Tracy (Quincy) recently voiced her opinion on the passage of the state's new clean energy bill.

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Spain: Remote voting rules changed by Democrats to fix 'catastrophically flawed' Illinois budget

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 30, 2021

The Illinois House recently voted to allow a rule change that would permit lawmakers to vote on legislation remotely which gave House Democrats enough votes to amend the budget bill.

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Pritzker 'completely broke his promise to the people of Illinois': Stoller denounces decision to sign new legislative district maps

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 12, 2021

Illinois Republicans are accusing Gov. J.B. Pritzker of breaking his pledge to veto any unfair legislative redistricting maps when he signed the new district maps submitted by House Democrats at last week's General Assembly.

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'People in Illinois deserve better': Luft slams Democrats for secretive meetings to redraw district maps

By Andy Nghiem | May 12, 2021

Illinois House Republicans are criticizing Democratic legislators for holding meetings behind closed doors to discuss drawing the new legislative district maps.

Luft 'very proud' to pass his first bill to remove outdated law from the books

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 22, 2021

Illinois Rep. Mark Luft (R-Pekin) recently had his first bill passed as a legislator, which abolishes an obsolete law to streamline government.

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