East Central Reporter

East Central Reporter

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

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From South Central Reporter

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 54: Senator Plummer Asking for photos/stories for Veterans “Wall of Honor” in Springfield.

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 days ago

With Veterans Day right around the corner, State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is encouraging constituents to honor the brave men and women who have served our country.

From Chambana Sun

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 51: Honor your family's veterans at the Capitol

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 days ago

As Veterans Day approaches, and we look for ways to honor Illinois veterans and tell their incredible stories, State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) is asking constituents to submit a photo and tribute to a loved one who has served in the United States Armed Forces to be displayed on the Veterans Day “Wall of Honor” in the Illinois State Capitol Nov. 4-15.

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From South Central Reporter

Rep. Wilhour assigned to gun violence task force

By Glenn Minnis | 6 days ago

First-term Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) has been named to a House task force charged with looking for ways to curb the state’s rising gun violence problem.

From SE Illinois News

Democrats 'refusing to deal with reality' while Illinois named 'least tax-friendly' state, Rep. Bailey says

By Glenn Minnis | 6 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) points to the findings of a new Kiplinger report that the state now ranks as the “least tax-friendly” in the country as another example of just how much Democrats in Springfield have lost their way.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois tops Kiplinger’s list of 'least tax-friendly' states in nation

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | 6 days ago

Illinois has been named the nation’s 'least tax-friendly' state in a new analysis by Kiplinger.

From Prairie State Wire

U.S. Senate Resolution: No bailing out Illinois

By Karen Kidd | 6 days ago

The Land of Lincoln is suffering a number of financial woes, fueled in large part by unfunded pension liabilities, but neither Illinois nor any other state should expect a bailout from Uncle Sam, according to a resolution introduced into the senate last summer.

From Metro East Sun

'Tax-and-spend policies' coming from Springfield are destroying Illinois, Sen. Plummer says

By Glenn Minnis | 7 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) laments the fact that continued poor policy-making has made the state an easy target for media and special-interest groups, not to mention diminished the quality of life for overburdened taxpayers.

From Macon Reporter

Rep. Halbrook calls for 'serious cuts, serious reforms' as Kiplinger's pegs Illinois as 'least tax-friendly' state

By Glenn Minnis | 7 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) wants voters to know that the state’s bleak fiscal condition could have been avoided.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 109: Rep. Bailey Reminds Students of FAFSA Application: College Financial Aid Awards Made Until Funds Gone

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 8, 2019

Rep. Bailey Reminds Students of FAFSA Application: College Financial Aid Awards Made Until Funds Gone

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Rep. Miller hopes 'least tax-friendly' state designation will wake up Democrats

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 7, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) marvels at the fact that he has yet to meet one Democratic lawmaker in Springfield who is willing to admit that the state has a broken system of taxation.

Politics

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 55: Week in Review | Week of September 23-27, 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2019

After a rough and delayed planting season, Illinois’ agriculture industry received good news this week with a Taiwanese delegation committing to purchasing over $2 billion in Illinois soy and corn over the next two years.

From South Central Reporter

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 54: Senator Plummer Reminds You that Harvest Season is Underway

By East Central Reporter Reports | 13 days ago

With harvest season beginning and an uptake of agricultural equipment on the roadways, Sen. Jason Plummer is reminding motorists to be extra cautious while traveling.

From South Central Reporter

'Too much power in one party breeds corruption,' Rep. Wilhour says after another Democrat is raided

By Glenn Minnis | 14 days ago

Illinois freshmen state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Effingham) says the escalating federal corruption probe into numerous Democratic Illinois politicians screams for change in Springfield.

From SE Illinois News

Rep. Bailey points to Speaker Madigan as common thread throughout widespread corruption probe

By Glenn Minnis | 14 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has little doubt about to whom he thinks the spate of recent corruption raids involving state politicians will lead.

From Prairie State Wire

FBI and IRS raid three villages in Sen. Sandoval's 11th District

By Zeta Cross | 14 days ago

Within three days after FBI and IRS agents raided the home and offices of Illinois state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) , agents made early morning raids on three southwest villages in Sandoval’s district.

From Metro East Sun

'Illinois being wrecked by bad public policy,' Sen. Plummer concedes after report rips fiscal failings

By Glenn Minnis | 14 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) wonders just how longer the state can survive under the weight of its mounting debt.

From Macon Reporter

Rep. Halbrook stands behind President Trump amid Democrats' calls for impeachment

By Glenn Minnis | 14 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook wonders where Illinois might be without the benefit of some of the programs put forth by President Donald Trump.

Politics

Federal raid of Sen. Sandoval's home, office will lead 'back to the guy at the top,' Rep. Miller says

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 30, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) sees all the charges filed in the state’s ongoing federal crackdown of political corruption as an indictment against one man.

Politics

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 109: Rep. Bailey Joins 100th Celebration for Illinois Chamber of Commerce

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2019

Illinois State House District 109 issued the following announcement on Sept. 26.Rep. Bailey Joins 100th Celebration for Illinois Chamber of Commerce During Rep. Bailey’s trip to the annual meeting of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce in Chicago this week, he was able to meet with the director for the economic division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office who actually made the agreement to purchase $2.2 Billion of soybeans and corn from Illinois farmers.