East Central Reporter

East Central Reporter

Friday, December 6, 2019

Politics News

From Prairie State Wire

ILGOP adds Cook County Circuit Court Clerk to 'Democrat Crime Ring Tracker'

By East Central Reporter Reports | 27 minutes ago

The Illinois Republican Party has updated its Illinois Democrat Crime Ring Tracker to include the name of Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown.

From Prairie State Wire

New session will reveal how serious Pritzker is about independent mapmaking

By East Central Reporter Reports | 24 hours ago

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.

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From Prairie State Wire

Sen. Plummer proposes gaming bill directed toward legislative conflicts of interest

By East Central Reporter Reports | 1 day ago

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | 1 day ago

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.

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Laura Henry donates $1,000 to Brad Halbrook's election campaign

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 4, 2019

Laura Henry donated $1,000 to Republican Brad Halbrook's election campaign committee, Citizens for Brad Halbrook, on Dec. 4, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Laura Henry donates $1,000 to Brad. Halbrook's election campaign

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 4, 2019

Laura Henry donated $1,000 to Republican Brad. Halbrook's election campaign committee, Citizens for Brad Halbrook, on Dec. 4, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

From South Central Illinois News

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 54: Legislature Approves Plummer/Meier Resolution to Preserve Kaskaskia Watershed

By East Central Reporter Reports | 3 days ago

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.

From SE Illinois News

Corruption reform may require 'a whole new Springfield,' Rep. Bailey says

By East Central Reporter Reports | 4 days ago

Illinois House Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) contends that retiring state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) is just one example of the state being "morally destitute."

From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer pushing for 'vital safeguard' to pension-consolidation bill

By East Central Reporter Reports | 4 days ago

State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is on a mission to ensure that first-responders are protected along with the interests of Illinois taxpayers.

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Corruption, cronyism in state government will continue until voters do something about it, Rep. Miller says

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 2, 2019

Illinois House Rep. Chris Miller's (R-Oakland) first year in Springfield has left him with a distinct impression of the government's inner workings in the Prairie State.

From Chambana Sun

Rep. Halbrook: With Madigan at the center, 'corrupt Chicago way destroying our state and hurting our families'

By East Central Reporter Reports | 4 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) wonders what it will take for his Democratic colleagues to finally reach their breaking point with longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

From DuPage Policy Journal

Congressional candidate Ives vows to assert her contempt for political corruption at the national level

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 days ago

Illinois congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is vowing to continue to be a thorn in the side of longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 109: Giving Thanks and Giving to Others is Good for the Soul

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 29, 2019

Giving Thanks and Giving to Others is Good for the Soul

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois GOP calls for 'Democratic leaders to speak up' in light of new missteps by a Madigan associate

By East Central Reporter Reports | 9 days ago

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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Miller: People who are successful have 'options other than just hanging around and being abused' by government

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 27, 2019

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.

From Chambana Sun

Rep. Halbrook: 'We need pension reform now'

By East Central Reporter Reports | 9 days ago

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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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 55: Senate Week in Review November 18-22, 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 26, 2019

In news this week, the recent cold weather and the late harvest have led to a propane emergency across the Land of Lincoln.

From South Central Illinois News

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 54: Senator Plummer Introduces Taxpayer Protection Plan for Pension Consolidation Law

By East Central Reporter Reports | 10 days ago

State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is sponsoring legislation that aims to protect taxpayer dollars and safeguard local first-responder pension funds.

From South Central Illinois News

Influence peddling, special-interest groups at the heart of Illinois' poor business climate, Rep. Wilhour says

By East Central Reporter Reports | 11 days ago

The state of Illinois now ranks as the third most regulated state in the U.S., and one Downstate lawmaker thinks that only tells part of the story.

From SE Illinois News

Sen. Righter backs bill for lobbying restrictions to help fight state's 'culture of corruption'

By East Central Reporter Reports | 11 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is pushing a proposal that would ban state legislators from working as paid lobbyists.