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New session will reveal how serious Pritzker is about independent mapmaking

By Glenn Minnis | 7 hours ago

All eyes will be on Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker at the start of the new session to see if the Democratic leader has any intention of making good on his pledge to bring fair electoral mapmaking to the state.

From Prairie State Wire

Sen. Plummer proposes gaming bill directed toward legislative conflicts of interest

By Glenn Minnis | 7 hours ago

A newly proposed senate bill would prohibit lawmakers in Springfield from having ownership in or being compensated by the gaming industry while still in office.

The New Year cannot arrive fast enough for Rep. Wilhour, who anticipates some new faces in government

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 5, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is hopeful that the end of state Sen. Martin Sandoval’s tenure (D-Chicago) will symbolically mark a new beginning in Springfield.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 54: Legislature Approves Plummer/Meier Resolution to Preserve Kaskaskia Watershed

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2019

State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) and State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) teamed up to urge the legislature to secure state funding to make repairs and improvements to the Kaskaskia Watershed.

City of Taylorville Council met November 18

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 3, 2019

City of Taylorville Council met Monday, Nov. 18.

Litchfield Police Pension Fund Board met November 22

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 3, 2019

Litchfield Police Pension Fund Board met Friday, Nov. 22.

City of Litchfield Council met November 21

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 3, 2019

City of Litchfield Council met Thursday, Nov. 21.

City of Centralia Youth Commission met November 20

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 3, 2019

City of Centralia Youth Commission met Wednesday, Nov. 20.

City of Centralia Tourism Commission met November 19

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 3, 2019

City of Centralia Tourism Commission met Tuesday, Nov. 19.

City of Centralia Industrial Commission met November 21

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 3, 2019

City of Centralia Industrial Commission met Thursday, Nov. 21.

City of Centralia Airport Advisory Board met November 18

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 3, 2019

City of Centralia Airport Advisory Board met Monday, Nov. 18.

City of Carlyle Zoning Board met November 21

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 3, 2019

City of Carlyle Zoning Board met Thursday, Nov. 21.

City of Carlyle City Council met November 20

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 3, 2019

City of Carlyle City Council met Wednesday, Nov. 20.

City of Carlyle Economic Development Committee met November 19

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 3, 2019

City of Carlyle Economic Development Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 19.

City of Carlinville City Council met November 18

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 3, 2019

City of Carlinville City Council met Monday, Nov. 18.

From West Central Reporter

Rep. Davidsmeyer sings praises of new pension-consolidation bill

By Glenn Minnis | 3 days ago

Veteran state Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) is heralding the passage of House Bill 1300 as a major step forward in the state’s ongoing pension reform movement.

From Metro East Sun

Rep. Bourne honored for her work toward improving education

By Glenn Minnis | 3 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) has earned special recognition from the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools for her work in Springfield in the area of education.

From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer pushing for 'vital safeguard' to pension-consolidation bill

By Glenn Minnis | 3 days ago

State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is on a mission to ensure that first-responders are protected along with the interests of Illinois taxpayers.

Carlyle Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met October 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 2, 2019

Carlyle Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 9.

Carlyle Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met November 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 2, 2019

Carlyle Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Wednesday, Nov. 20.