McLean County Times

Brady presses Pritzker for unemployment office answers: 'When will our local IDES offices open?'

By Savannah Howe | May 24, 2021

For a year, Illinoisans out of work have been unable to utilize in-person services from the Illinois Department of Employment Services (IDES). Lawmakers have had enough.

In 'moment of silence' Illinois lawmakers honor officers killed in the line of duty

By Savannah Howe | May 9, 2021

The Illinois police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty during the last two years were honored at the Illinois Police Memorial May 6.

Bennett reports over 30% of Illinoisans have received COVID vaccine, but cautions 'the illness is still out there'

By Savannah Howe | May 3, 2021

Last week in an IL House GOP update, state Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Watseka) announced that over 30% of all Illinoisans have received their COVID-19 vaccine.

Barickman says Pritzker has an opportunity to influence remapping process 'and influence it greatly'

By Savannah Howe | May 3, 2021

State Rep. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) is concerned about what the Democrats are doing with the district remapping process.

Lincoln Sen. Turner thanks her 'wonderful' staff on Administrative Professionals Day

By Savannah Howe | Apr 30, 2021

This week Illinois Senate Republicans extended their thanks to administrative support staff in honor of Administrative Professionals Day, including Sen. Sally Turner (R—Lincoln).

Bennett says term-limits bill 'long overdue'

By Savannah Howe | Apr 28, 2021

Friday, April 23, was the final day for House bills to be voted on and sent to the Senate, and state Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Watseka) reflected on a productive session for his own bills, nine of which cleared the House and moved to the Senate for consideration.

Bennett gives House update: 'We still have a lot of work to do' in last month of session

By Savannah Howe | Apr 28, 2021

Friday, April 23 marked the deadline for House Bills to be voted on and moved to the Senate, and state Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Watseka) said there is still lots of work to be done in these final weeks of the legislative session.

Brady calling on Pritzker to hold campaign promises and veto Democratic redistricting plans

By Savannah Howe | Apr 27, 2021

State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) is watching his second redistricting season unfold, and is one of many lawmakers calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to stick to his promise to veto a new district map made by politicians.

Caulkins: 'The sooner we make it easier for retired teachers to return to the classroom, the better off we will be'

By Savannah Howe | Apr 20, 2021

A bill filed by Rep. Dan Caulkins last year in an attempt to address the statewide teacher shortage cleared the House of Representatives last week.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois voters shoot down Fair Tax proposal

By Savannah Howe | 5 years ago

Illinois voters rejected a progressive income tax amendment that was criticized for having potentially devastating impacts on the state's taxpayers by removing the flat tax rate, skyrocket small business taxes by 47% and allow the possibility of taxing retirees.

Illinois Policy urges Illinois residents to protect their votes this election year

By Savannah Howe | Oct 31, 2020

Illinois Policy says it is more important than ever to verify that your mail-in or early ballot is being counted.