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The fate of 'Worker’s Rights Amendment' in Illinois voter's ballots

By Steven Hughes | Sep 3, 2022

Illinois voters will decide on giving powers to unions and higher taxes on the ballot for the “Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution” or the “Worker’s Rights Amendment.”

Scherer promotes after-school program: 'Thank you Boys & Girls Club of Decatur'

By Steven Hughes | Aug 20, 2022

The Boys & Girls Club of Decatur will host after-school programs that’ll offer homework help and cooking classes.

Halbrook celebrates court ruling in favor of religious exemption to COVID vaccination

By Steven Hughes | Aug 15, 2022

A court ruled in favor of health care workers who felt having to get vaccinated against COVID-19 “discriminated against and denied religious exemptions.”

Halbrook to host energy town hall

By Steven Hughes | Aug 4, 2022

Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is hosting a town hall regarding energy rates and legislators' plans from 6 to 7:30 p.m. next Thursday at the Holiday Inn Ballroom in Effingham.

Caulkins on Illinois COVID situation: 'Pritzker should be anything but proud'

By Steven Hughes | Jul 20, 2022

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported approximately 3 million Illinoisans contracted COVID-19.

Davis opens applications for his congressional nomination 'to our nation’s service academies'

By Steven Hughes | May 17, 2022

State Rep. Rodney Davis is accepting applications for his congressional nomination to a U.S. service academy for the Class of 2027.

Caulkins on leak of abortion ruling draft: 'This is what desperation looks like'

By Steven Hughes | May 16, 2022

On May 9, Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) released a statement following the Supreme Court's leaked draft opinion on Roe vs. Wade. Caulkins seemed more concerned about the leak itself instead of the impact the ruling would have on women.

Caulkins: 'Pritzker’s gasoline tax hikes doubled the state’s gasoline tax in 2019 to 38 cents from 19 cents per gallon'

By Steven Hughes | Apr 29, 2022

Rep. Dan Caulkins argued Gov. J.B. Pritzker was at fault for Illinois’ gas prices.

Rose: 'You need to hear from spouses, children, those impacted by the growing crime-murder problem in this state'

By Steven Hughes | Apr 13, 2022

Senator Chapin Rose (R-Decatur) led a press conference March 9 to draw attention to the effects of gun violence on the families of police officers.

Rose: 'They've had $16 billion over the last two years and they couldn't fix this'

By Steven Hughes | Apr 4, 2022

Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Decatur) says the state's unemployment insurance trust fund's debt should be paid off in its entirety, and anything less would cause problems down the road.

Turner recognizes April as Illinois State Police Centennial Month

By Steven Hughes | Apr 3, 2022

Sen. Doris Turner (D-Decatur) marked the services the Illinois State Police offers as the agency turns 100 years old this month.

Halbrook on IDES debt: 'Anybody with that kind of cash flow ought to be able to balance the books'

By Steven Hughes | Mar 26, 2022

Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) recently added his voice alongside other Republicans who aren’t pleased with how the state is running the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

Turner commemorates National Kidney Month

By Steven Hughes | Mar 11, 2022

March is National Kidney Month, and Senator Doris Turner wants to celebrate it through legislation.

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