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Rep. Wilhour says focusing on gun legislation after mass shootings is wrong direction to look in

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Effingham) thinks too many local lawmakers are focusing on all the wrong things in the wake of a pair of recent mass shootings across the country where at least 31 people died.

Rep. Chris Miller questions effectiveness of new sexual harassment legislation

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 16, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) wonders how much impact Gov. J.B. Pritzker signing Senate Bill 075, which creates new protections for workers regarding sexual harassment, into law will truly have.

From SE Illinois News

Bailey on sexual harassment bill: 'It’s a shame that it’s necessary, but it is'

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) says the fact that bills like Senate Bill 075, which requires employers to provide workplace sexual harassment training, have to be enacted tells you everything you need to know about the kind of change that’s needed.

From Macon Reporter

In wake of shootings, Halbrook says 'things would be worse' if people were not able to possess firearms

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is standing by the constitution as the battle over gun control has reignited across the country in the wake of a pair of mass shootings earlier this month that left at least 31 dead.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62454 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 16, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 62454 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Newman convicted of crimes against persons

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 16, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Newman during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62439 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 16, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 62439 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Shumway convicted of crimes against persons

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 16, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Shumway during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Newman convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 16, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole in Newman during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Shumway convicted of property crimes

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 16, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in Shumway during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

Q2 2019 Legislation: Sen. Dale A. Righter sponsors or co-sponsors 16 bills

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 16, 2019

Sen. Dale A. Righter (R-55) sponsored three bills in the second quarter of 2019, 10 less than the average Illinois state senator, and was added as a co-sponsor on 13 bills, 23 less than the average, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62439 convicted of property crimes

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 16, 2019

There were four offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62439 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Shelby County convicted of crimes against persons

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 16, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Shelby County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62439 convicted of drug crimes

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 15, 2019

There were 18 offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62439 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62439 convicted of crimes against persons

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 15, 2019

There were five offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole near Illinois zip code 62439 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Shelbyville convicted of crimes involving weapons

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 15, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole in Shelbyville during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Shelbyville convicted of property crimes

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 15, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Shelbyville during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Neoga convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 15, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in Neoga during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Neoga convicted of crimes against persons

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 15, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Neoga during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Richland County convicted of drug crimes

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 15, 2019

There were four offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Richland County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.