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Rezin: Leaders 'met to discuss connecting the I & M Canal and the Hennepin Canal Parkway'

By Zachary Richter | Oct 27, 2022

In an Oct. 21 Facebook post, Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) wrote about a meeting she attended to discuss connecting the I & M Canal and the Hennepin Canal Parkway.

Deputy City Manager of Bloomington on using grant program funds for a lottery system: 'Might be fairer in terms of how we might expend those funds'

By Zachary Richter | Oct 19, 2022

The Deputy City Manager of Bloomington spoke about a lottery system to expend the funds of the grant program.

Rose: 'I was going to share my own statement in SUPPORT OF THE BLUE, but this speaks for itself'

By Zachary Richter | Oct 19, 2022

In an Oct. 12 Facebook post, Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Decatur) shared an individual's post about police officers being shot and questioning Gov. J.B. Pritzker's dedication to keeping police officers safe.

Barickman: 'Happy Indigenous Peoples Day!'

By Zachary Richter | Oct 18, 2022

In an Oct. 10 Facebook post, Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) acknowledged Indigenious People's Day.

Barickman explains school funding legislation: 'It was a politically practical, pragmatic decision'

By Zachary Richter | Sep 3, 2022

Sen. Jason Barickman supports legislation on school funding.

Barickman: 'Expiration dates for driver's licenses, ID cards and learner's permits are being extended'

By Zachary Richter | Aug 6, 2022

Sen. Jason Barickman made some announcements related to the expiration of driver's licenses, ID cards, and learner's permits.

Caulkins: 'This sex-ed curriculum is despicable and has no place in our classrooms'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 28, 2022

Rep. Dan Caulkins urges parents to stand up against the sex education bill passed by J. B. Pritzker.

Rose: 'Get these folks clean water, period'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 6, 2022

Sen Chapin Rose criticizes the Attorney General for not being able to get the Champaign County people clean water.

Barickman: 'Yesterday I had the pleasure of speaking at the McLean County Chamber's State of the State Address'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 30, 2022

On June 22, Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) touched on a discussion he held at the McLean County Chamber in a Facebook post.

Barickman announces initiative to help customers behind on their energy bills

By Zachary Richter | May 8, 2022

Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) took to Facebook to let constituents know that Ameren Illinois is helping those who have overdue electric bills.

Caulkins: 'We must address ethics reform if we're going to restore the confidence and the trust of the people'

By Zachary Richter | May 2, 2022

Rep. Dan Caulkins recently spoke from the House floor to demand ethics reform legislation for lawmakers.

Rezin: 'We're just moving the speed bump from the summer to after the election'

By Zachary Richter | May 2, 2022

A temporary tax relief package in the form of SB 157 passed both chambers on April 9 but Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) says the measures need to be permanent.

Caulkins reveals what delay of automatic gas tax increase means for citizens

By Zachary Richter | Apr 28, 2022

In an April 23 Facebook post, Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) pointed out something that Democrats in the General Assembly aren't talking about: what he calls the other impact of delaying the automatic gas tax increase.

Turner: 'We just wanted to recognize Lincoln College'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 26, 2022

Sen. Sally Turner wants to recognize Lincoln College and also help its existing students settle down in new institutions.

Rose on Senate Bill 157: “We just want to give them their money back”

By Zachary Richter | Apr 26, 2022

Sen. Chaplin Rose says that they just want to give people their money back.

Barickman: 'Middle-class families deserve permanent tax relief, not election-year gimmicks'

By Zachary Richter | Mar 8, 2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently announced his budget plan but many are not happy with it.

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