Peoria Standard

Every resident in Peoria metro area pays $373 annual 'tort tax' to fund lawsuit abuse, new report states

By Press Release | Jun 2, 2023

CHICAGO – Lawsuit abuse continues to grow in Peoria and surrounding counties with every resident now paying a $373 annual “tort tax” to cover the loss in jobs and economic output, according to a new study released today by Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse.

Desi Anderson statement on current economic crisis in Illinois

By Press Release | Jun 21, 2022

Never in my lifetime have Americans faced such a crippling economic turnabout in such a short period of time.

Tazewell County Sheriff Jeff Lower Joins Sullivan’s Safe Streets Leadership Council

By Press Release | Mar 16, 2022

HARRISBURG, IL – Republican candidate for governor Jesse Sullivan today announced Tazewell County Sheriff Jeff Lower as a member of his Safe Streets Leadership Council, a bipartisan group of over 20 Illinois leaders who support Sullivan’s plan to enforce the law, defend our heroes, and restore accountability in Illinois.

From Chambana Sun

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Senator Barickman's Senate Week in Review: October 25

By Press Release | 5 years ago

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) took the wraps off a multi-year, $23.5 billion transportation construction program Oct. 21 that proposes to spend more than $3.7 billion in the current fiscal year alone.

From Quincy Reporter

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 47: 47th District to receive $68.1 million for FY 2020 road projects

By Press Release | 5 years ago

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has allocated more than $68.1 million for construction projects in the 47th Senate District during Fiscal Year 2020, according to Senator Jil Tracy.

From McLean County Times

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 44: 44th District to Benefit from Multi-Year Road Program

By Press Release | 5 years ago

Roads and bridges throughout the 44th District will benefit from the state’s new multi-year road program, which was unveiled this week.