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Barickman calls out state Senate leaders for motive to ‘block attempts at reform’

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 29, 2021

Illinois Senate Republican Redistricting Caucus Chair Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) recently called out Democrats in the state Senate for what he considers to be their motives behind efforts to prevent redistricting reform from being considered by lawmakers.

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LaHood: Possible tax policy change could lead to 'losing our energy independence'

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 1, 2021

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) recently raised concerns over proposed changes to how income earned by foreign affiliates of U.S. companies from intangible assets is taxed, saying it would encourage businesses to keep assets outside of the U.S.

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As Pritzker’s executive orders continue to mount, Barickman calls for public hearings

By Benjamin Kibbey | Dec 30, 2020

With 72 executive orders issued by Gov. J.B. Pritzker since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and still no input from the Illinois Legislature, state Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) is once again issuing challenges to Pritzker to begin including both lawmakers and private citizens greater access to the process behind Pritzker’s proclamations.

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Victorious Sommer expresses gratitude for endorsement from state House assistant minority leader

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 13, 2020

State Rep. Keith Sommer (R-Morton) recently thanked Illinois House of Representatives Assistant Minority Leader state Rep. Mike Unes (R-East Peoria) for his kind words leading up to Sommer’s recent election victory.

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State Supreme Court Justice Kilbride among Madigan allies to fall under shadow of bribery scandal

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 2, 2020

With the continuing scandal swirling around Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan regarding the ongoing Commonwealth Edison bribery investigation, reputed Madigan allies – such as Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride – are finding themselves increasingly targeted by campaigns to remove them from power.

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City of Virginia police chief at center of investigation into inappropriate social media messages to minor

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 23, 2020

City of Virginia Police Chief Bryce Kennedy is facing an investigation into alleged inappropriate messages sent over social media to a minor.

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Officials promise consequences as YouTubers' visit to Illinois State results in maskless gatherings

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 14, 2020

A recent visit to Normal by a group of Toronto-based YouTubers may lead to serious consequences for Illinois State University students as authorities seek to punish those who attended a related gathering en masse without adhering to mask-wearing rules.

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McLean County Finance Committee weighs ongoing dispute between auditor and treasurer

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 5, 2020

As McLean County officials continue to wrangle over the responsibilities that fall to County Auditor Michelle Anderson, the county has resorted to having to take votes on items as simple as updating the contact information for vendors the county works with.

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As state's high court asks for more money, Caulkins calls for more focus on probation over incarceration

By Benjamin Kibbey | Mar 22, 2020

Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is all for properly funding the state's court system but wants to focus on keeping inmates out of prison.