East Central Reporter

East Central Reporter

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

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From Macon Reporter

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

By Glenn Minnis | 15 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.

Local Government

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.

From Chicago City Wire

Taxes will continue to rise until there is pension reform, says WFLD Fox president and GM

By Glenn Minnis | 20 days ago

WFLD Fox 32 Chicago President and General Manager Dennis Welsh did not mince words about the perilous place Illinois’ growing pension crisis has left the state in during a recently aired editorial on the network in which he predicted voters are primed for revolt given anything short of pension reform.

Local Government

Rep. Miller calls on lawmakers to deal with pension crisis 'in a responsible way and as adults'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 26, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) argues that lawmakers in Springfield had better start acting like adults to have any hope of correcting the state’s fiscal crisis.

From Macon Reporter

No surprise for Rep. Halbrook to learn that Illinois has highest unfunded pension liability in the U.S.

By Glenn Minnis | 21 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) reasons that he doesn’t need any new report to tell him about something he’s been preaching about since arriving on the scene in Springfield.

From Metro East Sun

Rep. Plummer speaks out for fair map drawing

By Glenn Minnis | 21 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) insists the time is now for fairness in Illinois politics.

From South Central Reporter

Illinois' broken pension system has state trapped in a fiscal limbo, Rep. Wilhour says

By Glenn Minnis | 21 days ago

Illinois House Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Effingham) wonders how the state's fiscal woes can ever improve as long as the specter of a broken pension system hangs over Springfield like a dark cloud.

From SE Illinois News

Rep. Bailey predicts 'rock bottom' for Chicago before Illinois can begin fiscal reparations

By Glenn Minnis | 21 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is so desperate for change in the handling of the state’s finances that he’s conceded the fact it may require a drastic occurrence before the ship can be righted.

Local Government

CITY OF OLNEY: Chlorine Switch & Hydrant Flushing

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 24, 2019

The City of Olney Water Department will be switching the disinfectant in the distribution system from combined chlorine to free chlorine on Monday, September 30, 2019.

Local Government

CITY OF NEWTON: Surviving the Color - Newton

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 24, 2019

Get ready for a colorfully awesome time at the Surviving the Color 5k in Newton, IL!

Local Government

CITY OF CASEY: Casey's Tourism Growing for More

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 24, 2019

Join us as we will be measuring 3 of the 6 new attractions.

Local Government

THE PARIS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM: Annual Honeybee Golf Outing

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 24, 2019

The Annual Honeybee Golf Outing is only a couple of weeks away.

Local Government

CITY OF NEOGA: Roads Oiled And Chipped Starting Monday

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 22, 2019

The City of Neoga will have area roads oiled and chipped starting Monday, September 23rd.

Local Government

CITY OF MARSHALL: Harlan Hall Director- Part Time Position

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 22, 2019

Seeking motivated individual to manage Historic Harlan Hall in Marshall, Illinois.

Local Government

CITY OF EFFINGHAM: National Rail Safety Week in Effingham

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 22, 2019

Mayor proclaims National Rail Safety Week in Effingham, September 22 - 28, 2019.

From SE Illinois News

Rep. Bailey considers Anne Burke appointment an 'embarrassment for Illinois'

By Glenn Minnis | 26 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) sees the election of Anne Burke as new state Supreme Court Chief Justice as a black eye for all of Illinois.

Local Government

Rep. Miller reacts to Anne Burke appointment: 'Only in Illinois'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 20, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) says that incidents such as embattled Chicago Ald. Ed Burke’s wife being named the most powerful judge in the state puts Illinois in a class all by itself for the wrong reasons.

From South Central Reporter

Chief Justice Burke's election 'sends an appalling message,' Rep. Wilhour says

By Glenn Minnis | 27 days ago

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour’s (R-Effingham) frustration is apparent upon hearing the news that the wife of recently indicted Chicago Ald. Ed Burke now holds the position of Illinois’ most powerful judge.

From Macon Reporter

Chief Justice Burke's appointment an erosion of Illinoisans' trust, Rep. Halbrook says

By Glenn Minnis | 27 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) thinks that Judge Anne Burke’s recent election as Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court has sweeping consequences for the idea of fairness across the state.

Local Government

CITY OF MARSHALL: Oil and Chipping City Streets

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2019

City of Marshall will be Oil and Chipping City Streets Thursday and Friday September 5th and 6th.