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Friday, October 18, 2019

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From Prairie State Wire

Unredacted Sandoval warrant reveals 'a crime ring masquerading as a political party,' ILGOP chairman says

By Glenn Minnis | 1 day ago

The Illinois Republican Party points to the recent raid on the home and offices of longtime state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) as an illustration of just how far the state's Democrats are willing to go to impose their will.

From Prairie State Wire

New Planned Parenthood mega-clinic 'preying on pregnant women in Illinois and Missouri,' group says

By Glenn Minnis | 2 days ago

With regard to Planned Parenthood's behemoth abortion facility that was built in secrecy near the southern Illinois-Missouri state line, leaders at the Thomas More Society insist they’ve seen this kind of thing before.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: State Senator Paul Schimpf's Senate Week in Review: October 11

By Press release submission | Oct 16, 2019

Last week I had the opportunity to spend some time with the Steeleville High School Trap Shooting Team and present them with a check from the Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus.

From Sangamon Sun

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 50: Honor your family's veterans at the Capitol

By Press release submission | 3 days ago

As Veterans Day approaches, and we look for ways to honor Illinois veterans and tell their incredible stories, State Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) is asking constituents to submit a photo and tribute to a loved one who has served in the United States Armed Forces to be displayed on the Veterans Day “Wall of Honor” in the Illinois State Capitol Nov. 4-15.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar event brings free resources to Christian County seniors

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

Senior citizens from around Christian County joined State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) Thursday for a free senior resource fair.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 107: Rep. Wilhour Applauds President Trump’s Agreement to Help Farmers with Purchase of 15 Billion Gallons of Biofuels

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2019

Rep. Wilhour Applauds President Trump’s Agreement to Help Farmers with Purchase of 15 Billion Gallons of Biofuels

From Carbondale Reporter

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: State Senator Paul Schimpf's Senate Week in Review: October 4

By Press release submission | 9 days ago

As Veterans Day approaches, now is the time to start thinking about ways to honor Illinois veterans and share their incredible stories.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 54: Senator Plummer Asking for photos/stories for Veterans “Wall of Honor” in Springfield.

By Press release submission | Oct 9, 2019

With Veterans Day right around the corner, State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is encouraging constituents to honor the brave men and women who have served our country.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 50: Senator McClure welcomes dozens of students to try their hand at proposing legislation

By Press release submission | Oct 9, 2019

More than 60 students spent their day in Springfield learning about state and local government, debating issues, and proposing new laws, all as part of State Senator Steve McClure’s (R-Springfield) Youth Advisory Council program.

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Rep. Wilhour assigned to gun violence task force

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 8, 2019

First-term Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) has been named to a House task force charged with looking for ways to curb the state’s rising gun violence problem.

From Prairie State Wire

U.S. Senate Resolution: No bailing out Illinois

By Karen Kidd | 10 days ago

The Land of Lincoln is suffering a number of financial woes, fueled in large part by unfunded pension liabilities, but neither Illinois nor any other state should expect a bailout from Uncle Sam, according to a resolution introduced into the senate last summer.

From Metro East Sun

'Tax-and-spend policies' coming from Springfield are destroying Illinois, Sen. Plummer says

By Glenn Minnis | 10 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) laments the fact that continued poor policy-making has made the state an easy target for media and special-interest groups, not to mention diminished the quality of life for overburdened taxpayers.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 118: Southern Illinois Legislators Named to Illinois House Firearms Awareness Task Force

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2019

Southern Illinois Legislators Named to Illinois House Firearms Awareness Task Force

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 95: Rep. Bourne Appointed to New Firearm Task Force

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2019

Rep. Bourne Appointed to New Firearm Task Force

From Carbondale Reporter

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: Senator Schimpf's Senate Week in Review: September 27

By Press release submission | 16 days ago

After a rough and delayed planting season, Illinois’ agriculture industry received good news this week with a Taiwanese delegation committing to purchasing over $2 billion in Illinois soy and corn over the next two years.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 54: Senator Plummer Reminds You that Harvest Season is Underway

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2019

With harvest season beginning and an uptake of agricultural equipment on the roadways, Sen. Jason Plummer is reminding motorists to be extra cautious while traveling.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar event brings free resources to Macoupin County seniors

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2019

Senior citizens from around Macoupin County joined State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) Wednesday for a free senior resource fair.

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'Too much power in one party breeds corruption,' Rep. Wilhour says after another Democrat is raided

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 1, 2019

Illinois freshmen state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Effingham) says the escalating federal corruption probe into numerous Democratic Illinois politicians screams for change in Springfield.

From Prairie State Wire

FBI and IRS raid three villages in Sen. Sandoval's 11th District

By Zeta Cross | 17 days ago

Within three days after FBI and IRS agents raided the home and offices of Illinois state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) , agents made early morning raids on three southwest villages in Sandoval’s district.