From Prairie State Wire
New session will reveal how serious Pritzker is about independent mapmaking
All eyes will be on Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker at the start of the new session to see if the Democratic leader has any intention of making good on his pledge to bring fair electoral mapmaking to the state.
From Prairie State Wire
Sen. Plummer proposes gaming bill directed toward legislative conflicts of interest
A newly proposed senate bill would prohibit lawmakers in Springfield from having ownership in or being compensated by the gaming industry while still in office.
From South Central Illinois News
The New Year cannot arrive fast enough for Rep. Wilhour, who anticipates some new faces in government
Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is hopeful that the end of state Sen. Martin Sandoval’s tenure (D-Chicago) will symbolically mark a new beginning in Springfield.
- Corruption reform may require 'a whole new Springfield,' Rep. Bailey says
- Sen. Plummer pushing for 'vital safeguard' to pension-consolidation bill
- Corruption, cronyism in state government will continue until voters do something about it, Rep. Miller says
- Rep. Halbrook: With Madigan at the center, 'corrupt Chicago way destroying our state and hurting our families'
- Congressional candidate Ives vows to assert her contempt for political corruption at the national level
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From DuPage Policy Journal
From Prairie State Wire
Illinois GOP calls for 'Democratic leaders to speak up' in light of new missteps by a Madigan associate
The Illinois Republican Party is wondering how much longer longtime Democratic House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) can feign ignorance with the strong scent of corruption swirling all around him.
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From South Central Illinois News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 54: Legislature Approves Plummer/Meier Resolution to Preserve Kaskaskia Watershed
State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) and State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) teamed up to urge the legislature to secure state funding to make repairs and improvements to the Kaskaskia Watershed.
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CITY OF MARTINSVILLE: Shopping Expo
The 18th Annual Shopping Expo sponsored by the Martinsville Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, December 14th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Community Center (former American Legion Building) in downtown Martinsville.
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CITY OF MARSHALL: Festival of Lights Nov. 30
We will open the Festival of Lights this Saturday November 30 at 5 p.m.
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CITY OF MATTOON: Christmas Parade Winners
Congratulations to the Christmas Parade winners
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CITY OF CASEY: Wrap Up Leaf Season
As we wrap up leaf season, the Street Department would like to thank those who have bagged their leaves, and who have raked up distinct leaf piles, both of which make our job easier.
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CITY OF FLORA: Cancelled Activities Tonight At Charley Brown Park
Due to wet weather conditions and everyone's safety all activities are cancelled tonight in Charley Brown Park.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 109: Giving Thanks and Giving to Others is Good for the Soul
Giving Thanks and Giving to Others is Good for the Soul
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Miller: People who are successful have 'options other than just hanging around and being abused' by government
Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) views the state's system of over-taxation and rising tax rates as the perfect storm accounting for its long-held financial struggles.
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From Chambana Sun
Rep. Halbrook: 'We need pension reform now'
Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) doesn’t see how the state can continue on its current path and still be the place he’s always known.
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Peter Neumer nominated to Illinois Department of Human Services
Peter Neumer was nominated in the Senate to be inspector general of the Illinois Department of Human Services on Thursday, Nov. 21, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
