McLean County Times

Bloomington, school district partner to help district families

By Kyla Asbury | Jan 12, 2021

A new partnership between the City of Bloomington and the local school district will direct fines to district families.

Prairie Central girls basketball coach is optimistic his team will play this season

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 16, 2020

Darrelynn Dunn, the head varsity girls coach at Prairie Central High School, hopes his athletes will get to play basketball this season.

Bloomington officials correct ballots that had omitted candidates in district court race

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 2, 2020

Early voting will now continue in Bloomington after a glitch was fixed that was occurring on early ballots, WAND reports.

Brady urges Illinois General Assembly to return to session

By Kyla Asbury | May 9, 2020

Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) wants the General Assembly to return to session immediately to continue working for Illinois.

Rep. Brady wants property tax relief, criticizes Democrat task forces

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 31, 2020

Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) urged the Illinois House to pass legislation for property tax relief to Illinoisians, during a March 3 press conference.

Brady wants both sides to work on a balanced budget

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 29, 2020

State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) wants to work with Democrats to create a bipartisan balanced budget

From Prairie State Wire

Bipartisan group of lawmakers, fair-mapping advocates speak out against gerrymandering

By Kyla Asbury | 4 years ago

A bipartisan group of legislators and policy watchdogs met Thursday to discuss their commitment to bringing fair district mapping to state and local politics throughout Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Republican leaders would have liked more from Pritzker's speech, but will run with 'spirit of collaboration'

By Kyla Asbury | 4 years ago

While House and Senate Republicans were critical of many aspects of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address on Wednesday, most remain hopeful that he was sincere about bringing about a spirit of bipartisan collaboration.

From Kankakee Times

Pritzker's State of the State failed to address most pressing issues, Sen. Barickman says

By Kyla Asbury | 4 years ago

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) wants fair maps to be a focus for this year's legislative agenda, but was disappointed that Gov. J.B. Pritzker did not discuss the idea during his State of the State address on Wednesday.

GOP members of property tax task force voice their frustrations

By Kyla Asbury | Jan 19, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) told a press conference last week that House Republicans will continue to fight for property tax reform despite the failed efforts of the Property Tax Relief Task Force recently assembled by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

From Prairie State Wire

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois urges passage of License to Work Act

By Kyla Asbury | 4 years ago

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) recently held a press conference to show its support for a senate bill that would end the practice of suspending state motorists' driver's licenses for non-driving offenses.

From Chambana Sun

House Republicans caution that progressive tax plan will drive more businesses out of Illinois

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

State House Republicans gathered last month in Springfield to explain why the graduated income tax structure Gov. J.B. Pritzker is pushing to replace the current flat tax system will drag the Illinois business community even further down the scale than it already is.

From Chambana Sun

Rep. Caulkins speaks out against the 'jobs tax'

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

House Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) urged a No vote on the graduated income tax amendment to the state's constitution during Monday's session.

From Kankakee Times

Bennett on graduated income tax structure: 'Stop digging,' bring people back to Illinois

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

House Rep. Thomas Bennett (R-Watseka) said Monday that Illinois has dropped in population because it already has such a high tax burden, and the graduated income tax structure would make that even worse.

State needs reform before more taxes, Brady says

By Kyla Asbury | May 30, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) urged a No vote for the graduated income tax during the House session Monday, saying it would not help grow business for the state.

From Peoria Standard

'Grow jobs, not taxes,' Rep. Sommer tells House

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

House Rep. Keith P. Sommer (R-Morton) said the General Assembly spends too much of its time and energy growing taxes instead of job opportunities.

From Chambana Sun

Sen. Rose voices concerns about HB 2691

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) spoke in opposition of a bill that opens up funding to more individuals for college.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois Family Institute, others plan Pro-life Rally and Lobby Day on Wednesday

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

The Illinois Family Institute is partnering with several other pro-life organizations to hold the Pro-life Rally and Lobby Day Wednesday at the state capitol.

House praises Pontiac Township HS for inclusive sports program

By Kyla Asbury | Dec 1, 2018

The Illinois House of Representatives adopted a resolution to recognize students at Pontiac Township High School for their work on inclusive sports for all students.

From Peoria Standard

Republicans blast proposed Pritzker tax hike

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Proposed tax hikes by gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker could not come at worse time for the state, Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) said at a recent news conference on Pritzker's proposed tax hikes