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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 101: On Labor Day I announced that I am running for re-election

By Press release submission | Sep 7, 2019

On Labor Day I announced that I am running for re-election

From Chambana Sun

State Rep. Caulkins says state should help people get back to work, not subsidize them for not working

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Newly-elected Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) didn’t need to go to Springfield to deduce the state has lost its way.

State Rep. Halbrook sees high use of SNAP benefits as evidence of Illinois' unfriendliness to business

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 6, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) believes the rising number of Illinois residents now receiving Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits is emblematic of a far deeper problem long crippling the state.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62526 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 6, 2019

There were eight offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 62526 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

Robert Cooley donates $1,000 to James Root's election campaign

By Macon Reporter | Sep 6, 2019

Robert Cooley donated $1,000 to Republican James Root's election campaign committee, Root for Sheriff, on Sept. 6, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62526 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 5, 2019

There were 37 offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62526 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

From Chambana Sun

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 51: Governor signs Rose’s common-sense school safety legislation

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

Illinois schools now have the freedom to secure classrooms from intruders by using low-cost, simple, and effective locking mechanisms, thanks to legislation sponsored by State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) that was recently signed into law by the governor.

From South Central Illinois News

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 48: Manar proposal to crack down on out-of-control PBMs signed into law

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

A measure sponsored by State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) that would provide relief for independent, rural pharmacies was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker Friday.

Clinton Community Unit School District 15 Board of Education met May 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 4, 2019

Clinton Community Unit School District 15 Board of Education met Tuesday, May 21.

Clinton Community Unit School District 15 Board of Education met August 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 4, 2019

Clinton Community Unit School District 15 Board of Education met Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Clinton Community Unit School District 15 Board of Education met August 19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 4, 2019

Clinton Community Unit School District 15 Board of Education met Monday, Aug. 19.

Clinton Community Unit School District 15 Board of Education met August 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 4, 2019

Clinton Community Unit School District 15 Board of Education met Monday, Aug. 12.

Rep. Scherer-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 4, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Sue Scherer (D-96) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62526 convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 4, 2019

There were 18 offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole near Illinois zip code 62526 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

Rep. Caulkins-sponsored law amending the Electronic Fund Transfer Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 4, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-101) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Electronic Fund Transfer Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Rep. Scherer-sponsored law amending the Property Tax Code now in effect

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 4, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Sue Scherer (D-96) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Property Tax Code went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Rep. Caulkins-sponsored law amending the River Conservancy Districts Act now in effect

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 4, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-101) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the River Conservancy Districts Act went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

City of Sullivan City Council met August 12

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 4, 2019

City of Sullivan City Council met Monday, Aug. 12.

City of Sullivan City Council met August 12

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 4, 2019

City of Sullivan City Council met Monday, Aug. 12.

City of Sullivan City Council met July 22

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 4, 2019

City of Sullivan City Council met Monday, July 22.