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McLean County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

Municipal officials in McLean County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

By McLean County Times | Mar 28, 2025

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Deering on Homeschool Act: ‘HB 2827 sets a terrifying precedent that forces the government to be involved in the education of students’

By Macon Reporter reports | 3 months ago

State Rep. Regan Deering (R-Macon) is voicing strong opposition to the Homeschool Act - HB 2827, a piece of legislation that seeks to impose stricter oversight on homeschooling families in Illinois.

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State Sen. Balkema on DOJ lawsuit against Chicago and Illinois: 'I’m praying for a peaceful end to this standoff'

By McLean County Times | Feb 20, 2025

Illinois State Senator Chris Balkema, representing District 53, expressed his views on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit against Illinois and Chicago.

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State Rep. Tipsword: 'I am opposed' to homeschool legislation

By McLean County Times | Feb 19, 2025

Dennis Tipsword, a representative for Illinois' 105th House District, expressed concerns over the "Homeschool Act," describing it as an example of Democrats' overreaching legislation.

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Sen. Rose: ‘Madigan ruled with an iron fist which has effectively destroyed a once great state’

By Chambana Sun Reports | 4 months ago

State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) said former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan "ruled with an iron fist which has effectively destroyed a once great state."

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Sally J. Turner introduces SB0039 in Senate on Jan. 13—here’s what you need to know

By McLean County Times | Jan 14, 2025

The Illinois Senate introduced Senate Bill SB0039 on Jan. 13, with Sally J. Turner as the lead sponsor.

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Sally J. Turner introduces SB0038 in Senate on Jan. 13—here’s what you need to know

By McLean County Times | Jan 14, 2025

Senate Bill SB0038, backed by Sally J. Turner, was introduced in the Illinois Senate on Jan. 13, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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Sally J. Turner brings SB0036 to the Illinois Senate on Jan. 13—what to know

By McLean County Times | Jan 14, 2025

The Illinois Senate introduced Senate Bill SB0036 on Jan. 13, with Sally J. Turner as the lead sponsor.

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Jason R. Bunting introduces HB1201 in House on Jan. 9—here’s what you need to know

By McLean County Times | Jan 10, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1201 on Jan. 9, with Jason R. Bunting as the lead sponsor.

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Jason R. Bunting introduces HB1200 in House on Jan. 9—here’s what you need to know

By McLean County Times | Jan 10, 2025

House Bill HB1200, backed by Jason R. Bunting, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 9, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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State Rep. Dennis Tipsword: 'The first firearm deer season opens this Friday in Illinois'

By McLean County Times | Nov 22, 2024

State Representative Dennis Tipsword announced the start of firearm deer season in a Facebook post dated November 20.

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U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood: 'John’s expertise will strengthen our nation'

By McLean County Times | Nov 16, 2024

U.S. Representative Darin LaHood expressed his support for President Trump's nomination of John Ratcliffe as CIA Director in a Facebook post dated November 15.

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OPINION: On the Issues: An Appeal to People of Faith - We Must Vote!

By Carl J. Wenning | Oct 30, 2024

As a man of faith, I am concerned when I hear that a fellow believer plans not to vote in the 2024 election. They are shirking their moral responsibility to God and the nation, which doesn’t bode well.

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OPINION: On the Issues: My Advice on Two Local Races (Part 2)

By Carl J. Wenning | Oct 29, 2024

Today, I continue advising the electorate on highly contested and critical local races. In Part 1 of this series, I made a recommendation in the Anderson vs. Chung race for Illinois House District 91, noting that Anderson is the preferred candidate.

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OPINION: On the Issues: My Advice on Two Local Races (Part 1)

By Carl J. Wenning | Oct 26, 2024

Two highly contested races are taking place locally in the current election season, and their outcomes will strongly influence the citizens of McLean County for years to come.

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OPINION: On the Issues: The Dangers of a Harris Presidency

By Carl J. Wenning | Oct 25, 2024

Every time I drive around Bloomington-Normal, I see yard signs promoting the election of Kamala Harris. I can’t help but ask myself, “What do Democrats see in this candidate?”

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OPINION: On the Issues: The Real Threat to Democracy

By Carl J. Wenning | Oct 11, 2024

The Democrat battle cry has become, “We must defeat Trump if we are to preserve democracy.”

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OPINION: On the Issues: What America Needs to Prosper

By Carl J. Wenning | Oct 11, 2024

America is at a crossroads. Over the next month, American citizens must choose who will lead this country – Donald J. Trump or Kamala Harris.

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OPINION: On the Issues: County Board - The Heart of the Matter

By Carl J. Wenning | Oct 2, 2024

Early voting for the November 5 election is now taking place. Following the primary elections of March 19, we found out who among the Republican candidates would run against Democratic contenders.

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OPINION: On the Issues: The Democrat Big Top Circus

By Carl J. Wenning | Oct 1, 2024

The more I watch the Democrats rally around their clueless candidate for president – Kamala Harris – the more I believe they are trying to “pull a big one” on American voters.