Rep. Halbrook Joins Congressman Davis for Open Government Night

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.

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.

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.

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.

The following political organization was the only committee that received campaign contributions in East Central Illinois during the week of July 22.

Salem Health Fair Big Success!

Halbrook Good Government Initiatives Become Law

State Rep. Chris Miller (R-110) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-109) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

State Sen. Dale A. Righter (R-55) on May 29 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

Legislation sponsored by State Senator Jason Plummer (54th District) was signed into law on Friday, July 26.

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has joined the growing chorus of Springfield lawmakers now calling for state Sen. Thomas Cullerton (D-Villa Park) to step down in the wake of last week's federal corruption indictment.

Over the last 30 days, Illinois’ already overtaxed state-run pension systems have added at least 651 retired government workers that are projected to average $1.3 million in lifetime pension benefits, according to an Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) report.

The following political organization was the only committee that received campaign contributions in East Central Illinois during the week of July 15.

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Effingham) has a distinct view of the ghost payroll charges state Sen. Thomas Cullerton (D-Villa Park) now faces stemming from the $275,000 union wages he allegedly received without so much as having a job description.

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) views the recent federal corruption indictment of Sen. Thomas Cullerton (D-Villa Park) as just the latest example of the sad state of affairs in Springfield.

Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) is preparing for the worst amid reports that veteran state Sen. Thomas Cullerton (D-Villa Park) has been indicted on as many as 40 federal corruption charges for allegedly pocketing as much as $275,000 from union bosses for a job where he had no responsibilities or job description.

Local activist Warren Le Fever cannot think of a better result from Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey's (R-Xenia) first bill signed into law.

Rep. Wilhour Reminds Seniors of Salem & Effingham Health Fairs Next Week