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Stuart accused of going against voter wishes by backing abortion bill

Katie Stuart's (D-Collinsville) recent support for a bill to provide taxpayer money to state workers seeking abortions proves she is out of touch with her constituents, a Metro East anti-abortion advocate said recently. “Southern Illinois is known for being more conservative," Autumn Wetzler staten a recent comment. "Many people I have talked to about HB40 are completely unaware that their state is trying to pass a law that goes against their beliefs. House Bill 40, which has passed the General […]

todayJune 16, 2017 6

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Governor Rauner Calls Lawmakers Back to Springfield to Pass Compromise Balanced Budget Plan

SPRINGFIELD – One day after House and Senate Republicans unveiled a compromise balanced budget plan to end the budget impasse, Governor Bruce Rauner today called lawmakers back to Springfield for a 10-day special session from Wednesday, June 21st through the June 30th fiscal year deadline. “Republicans in the General Assembly have laid out a compromise budget plan that I can sign,” Governor Rauner said in a video announcing special session. “It provides a true path to property tax reduction and […]

todayJune 15, 2017 23

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American Red Cross Helping 41 People Following Multiple Home Fires

SPRINGFIELD — The American Red Cross Central and Southern Region is helping 41 people including 18 children who were affected by home fires that took place across the region this past weekend. Red Cross volunteers responded to fires in Benton, Bloomington, Eureka, Herrick, Monmouth, Springfield, Urbana and Washington. The Red Cross has responded to over 560 fires in the Central and Southern Illinois Region this fiscal year. After a disaster, the Red Cross works with individuals and families to make sure […]

todayJune 14, 2017 29

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Local Senior Awarded United Producers Inc. (UPI) 2017 Scholarship

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ryan Archibald, Nokomis, Ill., was recently awarded a $1,000 United Producers Inc. Scholarship. Archibald, a senior at Nokomis High School, is the son of Greg and Helen Archibald. After graduation, Archibald plans to attend Lincoln Land Community College to study Crop Science. “The future of the industry depends on those who are pursuing a career in agriculture,” said UPI President and CEO, Mike Bumgarner. “We want to do all we can to encourage students who have an […]

todayJune 14, 2017 16

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IDNR Seeking New Operator for Rend Lake Resort and Conference Center

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has issued a Request for Proposals for a new operator for the Rend Lake Resort and Conference Center near Whittington in Franklin County. The Request for Proposals (RFP) document, which provides detailed information on the resort facilities and requirements for operation, can be found on the IDNR website at www.dnr.illinois.gov. The previous lease for the Rend Lake Resort and Conference Center was terminated last December, and finding a new concessionaire for the […]

todayJune 14, 2017 16

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Clinton Power Station back online; work provided boost to local economy

Following a month-long scheduled outage, Exelon Generation’s Clinton Power Station was refueled and back to full power by June 6, according to a press release, which also said Clinton businesses enjoyed extra revenue from the 1,500 additional workers who took part in the project. “The work done over the past several weeks will help us continue to provide clean, safe, reliable power to Central Illinois consumers for years to come,” Ted Stoner, vice president of the Clinton Station site, said, […]

todayJune 14, 2017 13

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Hughes calls for ouster of CTU President Karen Lewis

Chicago Teachers Union members need to turn long-time President Karen Lewis out of office, a radio show co-host said during a recent broadcast. "Look, someone has to stop her," Illinois Opportunity Project co-founder Pat Hughes said during a recent edition of "Illinois Rising." "That's why I'm hoping that these people who are in her union over time, and others, will say 'We're going to be left holding the bag, your scam is up, let's go' and get her out of […]

todayJune 13, 2017 21

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Davidsmeyer remembers fallen law officers at memorial service

State Representative CD Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) said after attending a Springfield ceremony for fallen law enforcement officers recently that he "prayed for the day" when no more names are added to the Illinois Peace Officer Memorial Service. "It was an honor to watch the ceremony for fallen law enforcement yesterday in the State Library," he said in a statement. "Unfortunately, names are added to the state memorial every year, so I have attended many on the lawn of the Capital over the years. […]

todayJune 13, 2017 13

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