Macon Reporter

Halbrook: Amendment 1 will make it 'impossible for lawmakers to curb union powers'

By George Willis | Aug 14, 2022

Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Paris) recently posted on Facebook and criticized Amendment 1.

Rose: Pritzker's budget 'completely disconnected from reality'

By George Willis | Mar 8, 2022

While Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered an optimistic State of the State and Budget Address, Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Champaign) wasn’t impressed.

Requirement loosened for school employees to qualify for medical leave

By George Willis | Jan 24, 2022

A new law reduces the number of hours needed for educators and education support professionals to qualify for medical leave.

Chicago to require proof of vaccination indoors

By George Willis | Dec 30, 2021

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced that beginning Jan. 3 the city will require proof of vaccination for indoor public places like restaurants, bars, and gyms.