South Central Reporter

South Central Reporter

Thursday, November 21, 2019

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PANA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: Rural Hospitals Sign Agreement Forming Alliance

Carlinville Area Hospital, Hillsboro Area Hospital and Pana Community Hospital have entered into a Definitive Agreement forming an alliance of south-central Illinois hospitals.

By Press release submission | Nov 20, 2019

Local Government

FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT: Be The Lifeline Patients Need

The Bloodmobile will be parked outside Fayette County Hospital on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

By Press release submission | Nov 20, 2019

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From Metro East Sun

Not actively fighting Illinois' corruption as bad as 'participating in it' in Sen. Plummer's eyes

By Glenn Minnis | 2 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) fumes at the level of corruption in Springfield and the damage it causes residents throughout the Prairie State.

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Rebuilding the culture in Springfield includes changing the people in charge, Rep. Wilhour says

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 18, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) concedes that bringing ethics reform to Springfield is an uphill battle, and will remain so until some other changes can occur.

From Metro East Sun

Illinois needs 'significant' ethics reform, Sen. Plummer says, not the 'window dressing' Democrats favor

By Glenn Minnis | 6 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) has a simple and direct rationale for pushing reform legislation that would ban members of the General Assembly and family members from benefitting from lobbying.

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California's 'wealth exodus' a forecast for Illinois, Rep. Wilhour cautions

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 11, 2019

Illinois House Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher) needs voters' help in creating much-needed change in state government.

From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer pushes for bipartisan support to fight corruption in state government

By Glenn Minnis | 11 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) has heard just about enough regarding corruption in state government.

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Rep. Wilhour helps initiate bill to fight the high cost of Illinois' 'corruption tax'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 8, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is sounding the alarm about the level of corruption in Springfield.

From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer praises passage of law to limit farm-equipment restrictions

By Glenn Minnis | 24 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville), a member of the House GOP’s Appropriations, Environment and Conservation, and Public Health Committees, is applauding a new law he sponsored that will update state law and clarify registration requirements for owners of certain farm equipment.

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Rep. Wilhour not surprised to see Pritzker's public support on the decline

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 28, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is convinced that Gov. J.B. Pritzker will ultimately pay a price for his increasingly liberal policies.

From Metro East Sun

New task force member Rep. Bourne will advocate for 'rights of law-abiding gun owners'

By Glenn Minnis | 29 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) has been tabbed by Minority House Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) to serve on the state’s newly created Firearm Public Awareness Task Force.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives not surprised that Exelon, ComEd, Madigan are key figures in federal corruption probe

By Glenn Minnis | 29 days ago

Jeanne Ives is not surprised to hear that Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) may be at the heart of a widening public corruption probe centered on Commonwealth Edison's lobbying practices.

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Rep. Wilhour supports Illinois red light-camera ban in wake of Sandoval corruption probe

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 21, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is as concerned about road safety as anyone, which is why he’s never been a fan of the state’s red-light camera system.

From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer alerts 54th District constituents of a phone scam targeting the elderly

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is taking it upon himself to spread the word about an Illinois State Police (ISP) alert warning the public of a nationwide phone scam targeting the elderly.

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Politicians' greed at the root of pension crisis, exorbitant tax rates and outmigration, Rep. Wilhour says

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) says the reason people are fleeing the state in record numbers is quite simple.

From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer rallies constituents to participate in 'Wall of Honor' Veterans Day tribute

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is enlisting the aid of his constituents to ensure that military veterans across the state get the recognition they deserve on Veterans Day.

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CITY OF GREENVILLE: Private Video Surveillance Camera Registration

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2019

Video surveillance is one of the best methods for apprehending criminals and convicting suspects who are caught in the act of committing a crime.

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CITY OF GREENVILLE: Fall Leaf Disposal

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2019

Once again, city residents have four options for leaf disposal.

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CITY OF BREESE: Clinton County Showcase Note

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2019

Clinton County Showcase presents: "Mama's Boy"

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CITY OF BREESE: Carlyle Lake Fall Events

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2019

Fall is a beautiful time to enjoy the outdoors and the events at Carlyle Lake will keep you busy the entire season!