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State Rep. Niemerg: 'Chronic wasting disease has now been detected in another four' Illinois counties

Adam Niemerg, representative for Illinois' 102nd State House District, announced on Facebook that chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected in more counties across Illinois.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 18, 2025

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State Rep. Miller: Chicago leadership 'live in fantasy land' and have 'no answer for their failures'

Chris Miller, Illinois state representative for District 101, said in a Facebook post that Chicago leadership and Chicago Public Schools officials are living in “fantasy land” due to what he describes as a lack of solutions for failures that have “destroyed education.”

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State Rep. Niemerg: HB2436 would provide 'free benefits for illegal immigrants in Illinois'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 16, 2025

Adam Niemerg, a state representative for Illinois House District 102, expressed opposition to House Bill 2436 (HB2436), citing concerns that it provides free benefits to illegal immigrants in the state.

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State Rep. Miller: HB3762 'would allow employees to refuse to work'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 11, 2025

Chris Miller, representative for Illinois House District 101, announced that House Bill 3762 would require employers to make adjustments and accommodations if outdoor temperatures exceed 80 degrees, allowing employees to refuse work in such...

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State Rep. Wilhour: 'Fix public schools and leave Homeschool parents and students' alone

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 11, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, a state representative for Illinois House District 110, expressed concerns about the state's public school system in relation to the proposed Homeschool Act.

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State Rep. Niemerg on sex-based sports rules: ‘We are still awaiting a response from the Illinois High School Association’

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 11, 2025

Adam Niemerg, a state representative for Illinois House District 102, said that legislators are still awaiting a response from the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) regarding compliance with federal directives prohibiting athletes from...

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State Rep. Wilhour: 'Real ID deadline is just a month away but don't panic, you may not need one right away'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 9, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, a state representative for Illinois House District 110, said that the deadline to obtain a Real ID is approaching, but residents who have not yet acquired one should not be overly concerned.

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State Rep. Wilhour on his opposition to HB 2827: 'We must protect homeschool freedom in Illinois'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, a state representative for Illinois' House District 110, announced that dozens of parents and private school advocates recently gathered in Chicago to oppose HB 2827, also known as the Homeschool Act.

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State Rep. Blaine Wilhour: Illinois needs to 'get back to the basics to improve outcomes for our students'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, a state representative for Illinois House District 110, emphasized the need for Illinois to return to fundamental educational practices to enhance student outcomes and better prepare children for future success.

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State Rep. Niemerg: 'Fire Protection Districts in Homer, Greenup, and Paris' awarded small equipment grants

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 3, 2025

Adam Niemerg, the state representative for Illinois House District 102, announced that several fire protection departments in his district have been awarded more than $50,000 in grants to purchase new equipment.

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State Rep. Wilhour: 'The Secretary of State has officially extended the IRP renewal deadline' due to long wait times

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, the state representative for Illinois House District 110, said that feedback from constituents regarding long wait times to renew vehicle plates for the International Registration Plan (IRP) has led to an extended renewal deadline.

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State Rep. Chris Miller: 'Despite rising demand, Pritzker has proposed a 31% funding cut for cover crop insurance'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

Chris Miller, a state representative for Illinois House District 101, said that Governor J.B. Pritzker should consider reducing funding for illegal immigrants instead of the cover crop insurance subsidy.

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State Rep. Niemerg: 'Illinoisans will soon be able to view non-confidential court records online for free'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2025

Adam Niemerg, a state representative for Illinois House District 102, announced that Illinois residents will soon have online access to non-confidential court records.

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State Rep. Halbrook: 'Homeschool families should be able to educate their children'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2025

Brad Halbrook, the representative for Illinois State House District 107, said that Democrats passed the Homeschool Act despite nearly 50,000 witness slips submitted in opposition.

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Clark County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

Municipal officials in Clark County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

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Clay County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

Municipal officials in Clay County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

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State Rep. Niemerg: 'Thank you to everyone who traveled to the State Capitol' to participate in Pro-Life March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 26, 2025

Adam Niemerg, a representative for Illinois State House District 102, said he appreciates everyone who traveled to the State Capitol to participate in the Pro-Life March.

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State Rep. Chris Miller: 'Trump has everything in control' amid school funding concerns

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 26, 2025

Chris Miller, a representative for Illinois House District 101, said that President Trump has "everything in control" regarding school funding concerns in Illinois.

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State Rep. Wilhour: Strengthening House ethics will help 'restore public faith in government'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 24, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, a representative for Illinois State House District 110, has expressed concerns regarding the need to strengthen House ethics to restore public trust in government.

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State Rep. Niemerg: 'We can restore public faith in government and root out corruption' by strengthening ethics laws

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 24, 2025

Adam Niemerg, a representative for Illinois State House District 102, said that it is possible to restore public faith in government and eliminate corruption by strengthening ethics laws.