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Tipsword: 'Feel-good criminal justice reform will be deadly for many of our citizens'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 30, 2022

As a former police officer now running for state congress, Dennis Tipsword has a stern warning for all those standing in support of the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today law (SAFE-T Act).

Turner supports bill allowing DCFS workers to carry pepper spray

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 19, 2022

State Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) is sponsoring legislation that would allow Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) workers to carry pepper spray on the job.

Turner hosts tele town hall to communicate with constituents

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 14, 2022

State Sen. Sally Turner recently hosted a tele town hall to stay connected with constituents.

Bennett explores early education funding: 'Where is this $54 million going to get us to?'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 14, 2022

State Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Pontiac) wants to be clear about what an extra $54 million buys you in the world of early childhood education.

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Sommer supports repeal of SAFE-T Act

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 1, 2022

State Rep. Keith P. Sommer (R-Morton) has said House Bill 3653 is proving to be everything he feared it would be.

Rezin tells constituents how to get free COVID-19 tests

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 31, 2022

State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is keeping her 38th District constituents informed about a new government program that offers free COVID-19 tests.

Stoller explains benefits of state, local tax deduction bill in 'breath of fresh air' for Illinois small businesses

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 30, 2022

Republican state Sen. Win Stoller is doing all he can to make sure Illinois residents are aware of what he sees as the benefits of his state and local tax deduction law.

Yednock says Illinois State Police is seeking cadets

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 25, 2022

State Rep. Lance Yednock (D-Ottawa) wants residents to be aware about opportunities to serve their community.

Caulkins highlights Illinois bills passed Jan. 5, 'the important issues we vote on'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 12, 2022

Republican state Rep. Dan Caulkins is calling attention to three bills that he opposed that all passed on Jan. 5.House Resolution 595 paves the way for remote voting by members on any session day.

Caulkins says bill would provide justice for 'those that serve to protect the most vulnerable amongst us'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 12, 2022

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is pushing legislation designed to better protect Department of Children and Family Services workers in the wake of the recent deadly attack on caseworker Deidre Silas.

Rezin discusses saving nuclear power plants during American Nuclear Society webinar

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 16, 2021

Republican state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) recently took part in an expert panel discussion on the challenges faced by the nuclear industry amid a global push for green energy.

LaHood speaks on the death of Sen. Dole.

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 10, 2021

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) is paying his respects to former U.S. senator and Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole.

Caulkins sponsors bill to make purchasing software on trade restriction list a felony

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 7, 2021

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Chambana) is pushing legislation what would make purchasing software from any company placed on the government’s “entity list” a felony offense.

'Let's do what the system is designed to do': Caulkins announces House run in Illinois' new 88th District

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 3, 2021

Veteran GOP lawmaker Rep. Dan Caulkins recently announced plans to seek the seat in Illinois' newly drawn 88th Legislative District.

Barickman: Democratic-drawn maps are 'protecting politicians at the expense of the people'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 24, 2021

Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) is leading the fight among Republican lawmakers demanding a redo on district maps.

Illinois' Rezin attends signing of federal infrastructure bill

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 20, 2021

Veteran state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) was among the throng of lawmakers recently traveling to White House for the signing of the Biden administration’s trillion dollar infrastructure deal.

Rose criticizes Pritzker, Harmon, Welch for traveling during the pandemic

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 18, 2021

Republican state Sen. Chapin Rose is blasting Gov. J.B.

Rezin: 'Explore the wonderful world of reading with your children'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 12, 2021

State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is urging parents to make time to read to their children.

Rezin on last-minute legislation: 'It's time that this needs to stop'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 31, 2021

State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is getting a sense of deja vu as the veto session in Springfield approaches.

Barickman: 'The majority party is prioritizing their partisan gain at the expense of voters'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 29, 2021

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) argues he didn’t need a recent court decision deeming legislative maps drawn by Democrats as unconstitutional to tell him Gov. J.B. Pritzker wasn’t putting the interest of the people first.

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