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Rezin: 'I am very thankful for all of the blessings in my life'

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 29, 2022

Illinois State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) recently celebrated a major life milestone, her 60th birthday.

Bloomington's Finance Director: 'We're in kind of strange times now with the economy'

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 19, 2022

Bloomington's Finance Director Scott Rathbun spoke about the state of the city's finances amid record inflation during a recent city council meeting.

City council approves contract extension for Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason: 'Probably one of the most impactful decisions that I made

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 18, 2022

City Manager Tim Gleason received praise from Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe for his exceptional work to advance the city during a recent council meeting where Gleason's contract was renewed.

Caulkins on IDES audit: 'This was pure negligence to pay out $1.8 billion dollars in fraudulent claims'

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 25, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is calling for action from his fellow lawmakers after an audit revealed almost $2 billion in fraudulent unemployment benefits were paid out during the pandemic.

Brady announces Fererro's expansion: 'Construction on the expansion will begin this fall'

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 18, 2022

Hundreds of new jobs will be coming to Bloomington under Fererro North America's multi million dollar plan to expand the company's chocolate facility.

Bennett speaks at Lincoln ChalleNGe Academy: 'I am confident that the best for these graduates is yet to come'

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 18, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) said he was grateful to be the Lincoln ChalleNGe Academy Commencement Exercise keynote speaker at Braden Auditorium in the ISU Bone Center on June 11.

Caulkins: 'We've got a serious problem. Let's get busy fixing it'

By Solange DeLisle | May 29, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) has begged Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) and his administration to lift restrictions on traditional energy generators to keep electric prices low and and sure there's enough power throughout the state.

Barickman: lack of communication about Pontiac Correctional Center 'frustrating and wildly unfortunate'

By Solange DeLisle | May 28, 2022

Illinois State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) appears to be annoyed about the lack of communication from Gov. J.B. Pritzker's (D-IL) Administration over the possible downsizing of the Pontiac Correctional Center.

Caulkins calls new ISU graduation requirement 'additional proof' Democrat agenda is being pushed in schools

By Solange DeLisle | May 28, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Dan Caulins (R-Decatur) has criticized Illinois State University for pushing the Democrats' political agenda after the school established a new graduation requirement for students.

Rose: 'Whatever institution or state agency that is in front of us isn't learning from its past mistakes and isn't getting better'

By Solange DeLisle | May 1, 2022

State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) was among several lawmakers who questioned administrators at Northern Illinois University over repeated shortcomings as revealed in a 2020 audit.

Rose on tax relief: 'Our plan is far superior to what's been released by either the House Democrats or the Senate Democrats'

By Solange DeLisle | Apr 30, 2022

Illinois State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) was frustrated after Democrat lawmakers failed to negotiate with Republicans to come up with permanent tax relief instead what he described as temporary "election-year gimmicks."

Rose: Pritzker's budget plan 'disconnected from reality'

By Solange DeLisle | Mar 8, 2022

State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mohamet) believes Gov. J.B. Pritzker's (D-IL) latest budget proposal only proves how "disconnected from reality" the governor is from the citizens of Illinois.

Barickman: Pritzker's budget is 'misleading at best'

By Solange DeLisle | Feb 7, 2022

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) believes the message Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) delivered about the state's financial situation during the annual State of the State address was "misleading at best."

'We must act now;' Turner joins Republicans unveiling lobbying reform bill

By Solange DeLisle | Feb 2, 2022

Freshman state Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln) has joined members of the Senate Republican Caucus in a push for better ethics reform through a new bill aimed at combatting public corruption.

Rezin wishes constituents a 'Happy Pledge of Allegiance Day'

By Solange DeLisle | Dec 30, 2021

There's a day in between Christmas and New Years that's set aside to honor our promise of loyalty to the nation's flag and Illinois State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) paid tribute to the day in her own way.

Rezin remembers 'the lives lost at Pearl Harbor' on the 80th anniversary of the attack

By Solange DeLisle | Dec 11, 2021

It's been eight decades since thousands of Americans were killed or hurt in an attack on Pearl Harbor, and on the anniversary of that day Illinois State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is remembering those who died in the bloodshed.

Rezin has 'serious concerns with ISBE's continuous overreach of authority'

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 17, 2021

State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) questioned whether or not the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has the power to punish school districts by threatening to withhold state funding for not following Gov. J.B. Pritzker's (D-IL) mask mandate.

Rezin called out Illinois Gov. Pritzker for signing 'partisan maps'

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 11, 2021

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed the state's new Democrat-backed legislative district maps into law even though community advocacy groups, government reform organizations and Republican lawmakers opposed them.

Caulkins: New FCC broadband rule allows 'low-income' earners to get discount

By Solange DeLisle | May 23, 2021

Low-income Americans can now receive a discount on their Internet bill thanks to a COVID-19 relief program that the Federal Communications Commission rolled out.

Rose calls proposed zero-emission power plant 'great for Central Illinois jobs'

By Solange DeLisle | Apr 22, 2021

One of two new Net Power natural-gas power plants that would eliminate sending greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere and instead bury them deep underground is slated for construction in Illinois.

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