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Peoria County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

Municipal officials in Peoria County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

By Peoria Standard | Mar 28, 2025

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Stark county Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

Municipal officials in Stark county — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

By Peoria Standard | Mar 27, 2025

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Chairman of Tazewell County Republicans: 'This violation undermines the safety and mental wellbeing of girls'

By Peoria Standard | Mar 26, 2025

Jim Rule, chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, said the recent incident at a Deerfield middle school is a "blatant violation of federal authority and women’s rights," adding that it jeopardizes safety and privacy by prioritizing what he referred to as "woke ideology."

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Tazewell County Republicans chairman: 'Conservatives must unite and fight back' against Democrat policies

By Peoria Standard | Mar 24, 2025

Jim Rule, chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, expressed concerns regarding Democratic influence in Illinois elections.

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U.S. Rep. LaHood: Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act ensures that fraudsters ‘are held accountable’

By Peoria Standard | Mar 14, 2025

Darin LaHood, representative for Illinois' 16th Congressional District, expressed his approval of the House's passage of the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act.

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Tazewell County Republicans chairman on sanctuary city policies: 'A disturbing disregard for public safety'

By Peoria Standard | Mar 14, 2025

Jim Rule, chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, said that the March 5 hearing before the U.S. House Oversight Committee highlighted how Brandon Johnson and other Democratic mayors cannot justify dangerous sanctuary city policies.

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Jim Rule, Chairman of Tazewell County Republicans: 'Champion educational freedom rather than restrict it'

By Peoria Standard | Mar 13, 2025

Jim Rule, chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, said that Illinois parents have united in a significant protest to defend their right to homeschool freely.

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State Rep. Weaver: ‘Waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars on free healthcare benefits for illegal immigrants is rampant’

By Peoria Standard | Mar 11, 2025

Travis Weaver, the Illinois State House District 93 Representative, expressed concerns over the allocation of funds for free healthcare for immigrants.

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U.S. Rep. LaHood: Proposed healthcare education bill ‘ensures nurses and health professionals receive a high-quality education’

By Peoria Standard | Mar 11, 2025

Darin LaHood, a representative for Illinois' 16th Congressional District, announced the introduction of the Rebuild America Health Care Schools Act.

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Tazewell County Republicans chairman: 'Illinois must hold its leaders accountable'

By Peoria Standard | Mar 10, 2025

Jim Rule, chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's administration for its handling of Illinois' Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults program.

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Tazewell County Republicans chairman: President Trump's address showed an 'unwavering confidence in building a better America'

By Peoria Standard | Mar 7, 2025

Jim Rule, chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, said that President Trump's address to Congress championed a vision for a stronger, self-reliant nation driven by economic growth, government accountability, and America-first policies.

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U.S. Rep. LaHood on budget audit: Gov. Pritzker is ‘grossly irresponsible with Illinoisans’ tax dollars’

By Peoria Standard | Feb 27, 2025

Darin LaHood, U.S. Representative for Illinois' 16th Congressional District, announced that an audit has revealed significant underestimation in the costs of a program for illegal immigrants, resulting in a $1.6 billion expense to Illinois taxpayers.

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State Rep. Hauter: Pritzker's 'comparison of the President and the Republican Party to Nazism was beyond the pale'

By Peoria Standard | Feb 26, 2025

State Rep. William Hauter (R-Morton) said "Gov. J.B. Pritkzer's (D) use of the term "Nazis" to describe supporters of President Donald Trump (R) was 'beyond the pale.'"

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Tazewell County Republicans chairman: 'Border security and national sovereignty are finally receiving the respect they deserve'

By Peoria Standard | Feb 24, 2025

Jim Rule, chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, said that President Trump's commitment to border security has resulted in a Joint Statement of Understanding between the United States and Mexico.

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State Rep. Spain on Madigan's trial verdict: 'The culture of corruption that has poisoned our statehouse must come to an end'

By Peoria Standard | Feb 19, 2025

Ryan Spain, representative for Illinois' 73rd House District, commented on the trial verdict of former House Speaker Michael Madigan.

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U.S. Rep. LaHood on pandemic unemployment fraud bill: 'Fraudsters stole hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars'

By Peoria Standard | Feb 18, 2025

Darin LaHood, representative for Illinois' 16th Congressional District, has commended the Committee on Ways and Means for passing the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act.

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State Rep. Spain on legislative maps lawsuit: 'We have more evidence than ever before'

By Peoria Standard | Feb 13, 2025

Illinois State House District 73 Representative Ryan Spain announced that the current legislative maps are being challenged for the first time at the Illinois Supreme Court.

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State Rep. Weaver: 'It's vital we support our Gold Star Families'

By Peoria Standard | Feb 12, 2025

Travis Weaver, Illinois State Representative for District 104, emphasized the importance of supporting Gold Star families.

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Tazewell County Republicans Chairman on DOJ's lawsuit against Illinois: 'This is more than a hearing—it’s a turning point for justice'

By Peoria Standard | Feb 11, 2025

Jim Rule, Chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, has said that the Department of Justice's (DOJ) lawsuit against Illinois represents a critical moment for sanctuary policies, which he believes have endangered American lives.

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Tazewell County Republicans Chairman: Trump's order banning sex-change procedures for minors 'puts the well-being of America’s youth first'

By Peoria Standard | Feb 10, 2025

Jim Rule, Chairman of the Tazewell County Republicans, expressed support for President Trump's executive order banning federal funding and promotion of chemical and surgical sex-change procedures for minors.