South Central Reporter

Meier says goodbye to Schutt Sports move from Salem

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 13, 2021

Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Highland) said none of the destruction of his community's small business industry has to be.

Moore blasts Pritzker's shutdown restrictions, urges governor to 'take more responsibility'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 19, 2021

Former Madison County board member Don Moore looks at Illinois’ sagging economy and is more convinced state governments owe residents more during these times.“Our government should take responsibility for their mandates and should make decisions that promote business, promote their economies and improve the quality of life of their constituents,” Moore told the South Central Reporter as Gov. J.B.

Moore claims Springfield can only blame itself for dubious distinction

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 12, 2021

Don Moore rages Springfield has no one to blame but itself for the state’s dubious distinction.“It’s a travesty the governor is imposing these kinds of restrictions and not allowing small businesses to make decisions for themselves about how best to save their enterprises,” Moore told the South Central Reporter.

Moore points to one reason for state's population drop: 'Illinois has a failed system coming out of Springfield'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 5, 2021

Former Madison County Board member Don Moore laments stressed-out Illinois residents don’t have to look far to get a view of what life could be like.

Moore slams governor's latest shutdowns: 'Leadership by edict is not leadership'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 27, 2020

In some ways, former Madison County Board member Don Moore seems convinced Gov. J.B. Pritzker is the worst leader there could be in these times for Illinois.

Moore urging small business owners 'to band together, fight back' against Pritzker

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 26, 2020

Don Moore, former Madison County Board member, is urging small business owners across Illinois to band together against the policies of Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D), in the fight to save themselves from the lingering COVID-19 pandemic.

Moore not giving up on 'Blue Lives Matter' resolution

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 3, 2020

Madison County Board member and former republican House candidate Don Moore is still defending his proposed resolution in support of local law enforcement.“I wrote the resolution to say something good about police, plain and simple,” Moore told the South Central Reporter after the “Resolution Declaring Madison County’s Support of our Police by Stating ‘Blue Lives Matter” was sent back to the Public Safety Committee for further discussion.“I will continue to push for this,” Moore added.

Wilhour cautiously optimistic speaker's run is finally over: 'It seems like this could be the end'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 27, 2020

As much as he thinks House Speaker Mike Madigan has outlasted his usefulness in Springfield, state Rep. Blaine Wilhour admits he’d never count him out.

Moore blasts Springfield Dems over Veto Session cancellation: 'We deserve answers''

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 21, 2020

Madison County Board member Don Moore frets House Speaker Mike Madigan is all about self-preservation.

Wilhour blasts Springfield Democrats over Veto Session: 'The legislature is completely abandoning its duties'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 20, 2020

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour fumes that Illinois lawmakers not meeting in Springfield this month for a planned Veto Session essentially amounts to a dereliction of duty.

Moore questions governor's next move: 'I worry about what he’s going to do at this point'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 13, 2020

Former Republican state House candidate Don Moore worries about what could come next after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature piece of legislation was soundly rejected by voters this month.

Wilhour blasts state Democrats for hypocrisy in approach to COVID-19 pandemic

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 13, 2020

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour has grown tired of what he sees as Illinois Democrats' endless hypocrisy when it comes to his handling of the COVID-19 crisis.

Wilhour tells business owners to stand against Pritzker's COVID-19 shutdowns: 'Everyone should be open'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 2, 2020

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour is looking to empower small business owners in their lingering battle with Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Wilhour slams governor's new shutdown orders: 'The state has no enforcement authority'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 2, 2020

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour wants small business owners to realize their own power in their fight to save their livelihoods.

Wilhour warns governor's progressive tax plan is 'not even a temporary band-aid' for Illinois' economic woes

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 29, 2020

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour sees the promotion of the progressive tax championed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker as the panacea for all the state’s financial woes as totally impractical.

Wilhour reminds fellow farmers of critical steps to prevent grain bin accidents

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 21, 2020

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour is doing all he can to break a disturbing trend in agriculture that has already resulted in four deaths in the grain bin industry this year.

Wilhour urges local farmers to apply for COVID-19 grants through state recovery program

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 13, 2020

Republican state Rep. Blaine Wilhour is urging area farmers to take advantage of an Illinois Department of Agriculture program set to provide $5 million in business recovery grants available to qualifying individuals in the livestock industry.

Greenville addresses questions about police training and response standards

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 20, 2020

Greenville City Manager Dave Willey recently sought to allay the concerns of local residents in the rising debate over policing.

Wilhour calls on governor to transfer control of high school sports to appropriate experts

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 19, 2020

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour is calling on the powers that be to do what he sees as the right thing by Illinois high school student-athletes.

From Metro East Sun

Plummer among 10 GOP lawmakers to demand governor open unemployment offices

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

State Sen. Jason Plummer is among those leading the charge in calling for Gov. J.B. Pritzker to reopen unemployment offices across the state as many residents continue to complain about the poor service they’re receiving.