McLean County Times

Bennett criticizes confirmation process of McCuskey as new legislative inspector general

By Emily Bevard | Feb 28, 2022

Rep. Thomas Bennett (R-Pontiac) is sharing his thoughts as the Illinois Senate recently confirmed Judge Michael McCuskey as the new legislative inspector general (LIG) in the state, filling a position that had been vacant since early January.

Caulkins files bill to end mask mandate in House chamber

By Emily Bevard | Feb 23, 2022

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) filed a bill recently aiming to end the mask mandate in the Illinois House chamber.

Davis: 'We must never allow our military to be defunded'

By Emily Bevard | Dec 17, 2021

The final fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, including a project request for $10.2 million for the 183d Air Wing of the Illinois National Guard base in Springfield, passed in the House.