Rep. Wilhour demands that Democrats stand up to corruption, Madigan
State House Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) wonders what it will take for Illinois Democrats to stand up to powerful House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).
From Prairie State Wire
Senate GOP Leader Bill Brady said to have voiced private support for abortion funding, gun control legislation
Former high-level aides to Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has revealed that Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) told the then governor he was right for signing HB 40 in September 2017, the law requiring Medicaid funding of abortions. At a separate meeting, Brady also recommended that the governor sign gun control bills should they reach his desk.
Property tax task force seems to have achieved its purpose, Rep. Wilhour laments
Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) argues that few in Springfield are surprised that the Property Tax Relief Task Force assembled by Gov. J.B. Pritzker fall woefully short of its stated goal.
- Macoupin among 93 Illinois counties with declining populations
- Sen. Plummer's farm-equipment bill rises to top of new crop of state laws
- Taxpayers will suffer as long as special-interest groups maintain control, Rep. Wilhour says
- Democrats' desire 'to keep the status quo' is what ails state's stalled economy, Rep. Wilhour says
- Impeachment 'nonsense' will be Democrats' undoing in 2020, Rep. Wilhour predicts
From Metro East Sun
From Metro East Sun
'Southern Illinois has a bright future,' Sen. Plummer says after hosting area students
Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) came away from his inaugural Youth Advisory Conference thoroughly convinced that his Southern Illinois community is in good hands going forward.
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From Carbondale Reporter
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: State Senator Paul Schimpf's Senate Week in Review: January 17
On Thursday, I had an informative meeting and tour of Scott Air Force Base with the Military Economic Development Committee.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: $2 million state grant delivered to Southern Macoupin Consortium for Innovation and Career Pathways
Students in Macoupin County will have access to new tech education equipment and training facilities with the help of a recently delivered $2 million state grant advocated by State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) intended to support capital improvements and much-needed equipment upgrades for the Southern Macoupin Consortium for Innovation and Career Pathways.
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HILLSBORO AREA HOSPITAL: Temporary relocation of the hospital cashier
New flooring is being installed in the business offices and some of the waiting areas throughout the hospital.
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HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL BREESE: Air Purifying Respirators Donated to Breese EMS
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese donated powered air purifying respirators to Breese EMS.
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HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL BREESE: Eat Your Way to Better Health Education Series Offered at Breese Hospital
The clinical nutrition services team at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese invites the community to a free series to promote healthier eating.
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PANA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: Quad County Receives 2nd Award
Quad County agency has received Fazzi’s HHCAHPS (Home Healthcare Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) Patient Satisfaction Award of Distinction and is in the top 25% of Fazzi’s National patient satisfaction database for the second year in a row.
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PANA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: Donation to PCH Building Project
Travelers Protective Assoc. Donates To Pana Community Hospital
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ANA-ILLINOIS: New Program for 2020
Novice Nurse Boot Camp: Building your Professional Toolbox as a New RN
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From Carbondale Reporter
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: State Senator Paul Schimpf's Senate Week in Review: January 10
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is now accepting applications for the competitive Small Equipment Grant program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar aims to empower Decatur SIMP students during Capitol visit
State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) welcomed 37 young women from Sherrod’s Independent Mentoring Program, Inc., or SIMP, which provides mentorship, academic advising, and empowerment seminars to public school students in Decatur.
