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Roll Call: Rezin votes against abortion rights bill

By LGIS News Service | Jun 13, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-38) on May 31 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Precinct voter rolls: Where do Democrats depend on women most in Illinois?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 13, 2019

Democrats depend most on women to show up at the polls in Martin Township Precinct 1, Pontiac Township Precinct 8 and Normal Township Precinct 30 in Illinois.

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cullom?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 12, 2019

There was one offender released on parole during 2018 that lives in Cullom, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McLean County Times.

Illinois General Assembly: HB1581 actions on May 16

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 12, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB1581 ("creditcard marketing taskforce"): "Passed Both Houses", "Third Reading - Passed", "Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins" and "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.".

Illinois General Assembly: SB664 actions on May 22

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 12, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on Senate bill SB664 ("tobacco products compliance"): "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence Walsh, Jr.", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep

Which Illinois precincts have the highest percentage of male voters?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 12, 2019

An analysis of the most recent voter registration data shows men vote more than women at Sunbury Township Precinct 1, Lawndale Township Precinct 1 and Union Township Precinct 1 in Illinois.

From Chambana Sun

Rep. Caulkins turns 'magical thinking' into something real; will donate new salary after raise

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Republican state Rep. Dan Caulkins (Decatur) has had enough of the “magical thinking” he believes is responsible for Springfield’s dysfunction, the latest case in point being the automatic pay raises lawmakers just received as part of the new state budget.

Illinois General Assembly: SB1932 actions on May 22

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 11, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on Senate bill SB1932 ("state treasurer-real property"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate", "Second Reading - Short Debate", "Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate", "Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee" and "House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee(by Voice Vote".

McLean County Justice Committee met June 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 11, 2019

McLean County Justice Committee met Tuesday, June 4.

McLean County Land Use and Development Committee met June 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 11, 2019

McLean County Land Use and Development Committee met Thursday, June 6.

Home sales in Normal, June 2-8, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 11, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 21 reported residential sales in Normal for the week of June 2-8, 2019.

McLean County Transportation Committee met June 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 11, 2019

McLean County Transportation Committee met Tuesday, June 4.

McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals met June 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 11, 2019

McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals met Tuesday, June 4.

McLean County Justice Committee met May 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 11, 2019

McLean County Justice Committee met Tuesday, May 7.

McLean County Finance Committee met April 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 11, 2019

McLean County Finance Committee met Tuesday, April 16.

McLean County Health Committee met May 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 11, 2019

McLean County Health Committee met Monday, May 6.

McLean County Finance Committee met May 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 11, 2019

McLean County Finance Committee met Wednesday, May 1.

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cornell?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 11, 2019

There was one offender released on parole during 2018 that lives in Cornell, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McLean County Times.