South Central Reporter

House candidate Smith opposes new sex education standards

By Zachary Richter | Sep 14, 2022

Lisa Smith, the Republican candidate to represent House District 96 says she does not support SB818, the law that updates sex education standards for Illinois schools.

Scherer: 'Thank you, Boys & Girls Club of Decatur'

By Zachary Richter | Aug 28, 2022

State Rep. Sue Scherer (D-Decatur) provided details about an after-school program offered in the city.

Wilhour on crime in Illinois: 'We need leadership that is going to encourage that no solutions are off the table'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 31, 2022

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour is looking for leaders who will bring all stakeholders to the table to resolve the issue of rising crime in Illinois.

Wilhour responds to businesses leaving Illinois: 'There's no stability and nothing to build on'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 27, 2022

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Shelbyville) expressed his disappointment with job creators, who he said no longer believe in Illinois.

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Plummer: 'I appreciate all our great Illinois Realtors and their continued hard work'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 15, 2022

Sen. Jason Plummer praises the realtors of Southwestern Illinois for all the hard work they have put in.

Turner: 'The news coming out of Highland Park is heartbreaking'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 11, 2022

Sen. Doris Turner (D-Decatur) said it is heartbreaking to see families that came to celebrate the birth of our nation leave in terror at Highland Park.

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Wilhour: 'Last night, the people resoundingly took back the Republican Party'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 7, 2022

Rep. Blaine Wilhour congratulated Darren Bailey for Governor.

Turner: 'Litchfield, in recent years, has grown to become a regional hub for business and development'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 9, 2022

Sen. Doris Turner praises Litchfield for its recent growth towards prosperity and development.

Wilhour: 'God bless the parents who have risen up to defend the rights and best interests of their kids'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 2, 2022

In a May 17 Facebook post, Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Effingham) praised parents who speak out for their kids.

Plummer: ‘If you know anyone who thinks for one second this is a good idea, never trust that person with power’

By Zachary Richter | May 8, 2022

Sen. Jason Plummer raises some alarming questions about free speech in the country.

McClure on retail theft bill: Lawmakers 'are just re-wording things that are already law'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 27, 2022

Sen. Steve McClure (R-Jacksonville) is disappointed with a bill designed to combat retail theft.

Sen. Jason Plummer: Illinois COVID policy is a "complete blunder" and will be remembered as such

By Zachary Richter | Apr 26, 2022

Sen. Jason Plummer is not happy with the COVID policies and calls them a ‘corporate blunder.’