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Tracy recognizes Women's Veterans Day: women have 'given the great sacrifice'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 26, 2022

Sen. Jil Tracy wants women veterans to be recognized for their actions.

Turner 'was happy to welcome the U of I men’s basketball team'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 12, 2022

In recognition of the hard work the University of Illinois’ men’s basketball team put in as they competed in March Madness this year, Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln) welcomed the 2021-2022 Fighting Illini to Springfield on April 5.

Bennett honors fallen vet; 'We must always remember those who have sacrificed so much for our nation'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 9, 2022

Rep. Thomas M. Bennett (R-Pontiac) and Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) have teamed up to honor a fallen service member from Minonk with Senate Joint Resolution 0015. This resolution would rename a portion of Interstate 39 outside of Minonk the “Cpl. Robert D. Janssen Memorial Highway.”

Butler: 'The meat of this bill is about going after Russia on the things we can as the state of Illinois'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 7, 2022

Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) gave a yes vote to House Bill 1293, which aims to penalize Russia for the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Stoller: 'We had all the money we needed to solve this problem, and we didn't do it'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 6, 2022

Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) is dissatisfied with the governor's decision not to pay off the unemployment insurance trust fund debt in its entirety.

Stoller: 'We were given all of the money we needed to solve this problem ... but we didn't'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 5, 2022

Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) thinks that new legislation to bring down the unemployment insurance trust fund debt will bring a tax hike on employers.

Butler: 'The people of Cook County want change and they want it now'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 5, 2022

During a March 23 news conference, Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) commented on rising crime in Cook County and how House Bill 5712 could be a solution to the problem.

Luft shares gas price stressors from city's point of view: 'It's going to take a lot of work'

By Zachary Richter | Mar 29, 2022

Rep. Mark Luft spoke of the Illinois people's problems with the sky-high gas prices.

Stoller calls for Pritzker to end 'go-it-alone' approach

By Zachary Richter | Mar 25, 2022

As the two-year anniversary of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's first executive order related to the COVID-19 pandemic approaches, Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) is calling for an end to Pritzker's emergency control.

Butler honors late Congressman Harris Fawell

By Zachary Richter | Mar 23, 2022

Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) paid tribute to Congressman Harris Fawell (R), sharing a video from a Feb. 15 speech about the Congressman and the passage of Illinois House Resolution 647 in his honor.

Luft: 'How do we meet the needs of our communities when the cost to meet those needs goes up so much so quickly?'

By Zachary Richter | Mar 22, 2022

Rep. Mark Luft (R-Pekin) joined House Republican colleagues Reps. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg), Amy Elik (R-Alton), Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) at a news conference March 16 to stress the need for tax relief for Illinois families.

Butler gains Sangamon County Republicans' endorsement

By Zachary Richter | Mar 17, 2022

Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) announced in January that he would be running to represent the newly created 95th District, which includes Sangamon County. He has been campaigning and recently announced a new endorsement.

Butler sponsors bill to allow recall; 'Foxx has created a crisis of confidence in the Cook County judicial system'

By Zachary Richter | Mar 17, 2022

Accusing State's Attorney Kim Foxx of preferential treatment of some defendants, Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfiled) announced on March 11 that he is sponsoring a bill to give Cook County citizens the ability to remove Foxx from her elected position via recall.

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Tracy recognizes Women's Veterans Day: women have 'given the great sacrifice'

Turner 'was happy to welcome the U of I men’s basketball team'

Bennett honors fallen vet; 'We must always remember those who have sacrificed so much for our nation'

Butler: 'The meat of this bill is about going after Russia on the things we can as the state of Illinois'

Stoller: 'We had all the money we needed to solve this problem, and we didn't do it'

Stoller: 'We were given all of the money we needed to solve this problem ... but we didn't'

Butler: 'The people of Cook County want change and they want it now'

Luft shares gas price stressors from city's point of view: 'It's going to take a lot of work'

Stoller calls for Pritzker to end 'go-it-alone' approach

Butler honors late Congressman Harris Fawell

Luft: 'How do we meet the needs of our communities when the cost to meet those needs goes up so much so quickly?'

Butler gains Sangamon County Republicans' endorsement

Butler sponsors bill to allow recall; 'Foxx has created a crisis of confidence in the Cook County judicial system'

'One of the hardest working legislators': Hammond recognizes Corrine Wood during Women's History Month

Barickman clarifies intent of Student Mental Health Council bill

Hammond's ombudsman informational bill passes House

Spain vows to 'end the stain of Democrat Machine corruption' in his re-election campaign

City of Pekin City Council met Oct. 14

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