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Kiwanis Club and City of Carmi Making Final Preparations for Corn Day; Severin Recognizes Club with General Assembly Certificate for Service

Thursday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

There’s going to be plenty to do during the Carmi Kiwanis Club’s annual Corn Day celebration October 13th and 14th. The club met Thursday at noon to try to finalize plans and make sure all the details were lined out ahead of the festival. ... Read More.

Darren Bailey Sworn-In as State Senator; Excited to begin 102nd General Assembly

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD– On the first day of the Illinois General Assembly, State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has taken the oath of office and is beginning his first term in the Senate. “I’m excited to get to work with my new colleagues in the ‘upper’ chamber and to... Read More.

Adam Niemerg Sworn In to 102nd General Assembly: Top Priorities are Protecting Innocent Life and State Reforms

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD…Today, Teutopolis native Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) was sworn in as the new State Representative for the 109th District. The district office will be located at 107 W. Main Street, Teutopolis, Illinois. “I am humbled to be selected to work on behalf of our area to... Read More.

Rauner calls on General Assembly to pass balanced budget, no new taxes

Thursday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today framed his legislative agenda for the upcoming session of the Illinois General Assembly around two key imperatives: a truly balanced, full-year FY19 budget. To start the process, Rauner asked House and Senate leaders to meet with him to agree on... Read More.

General Assembly Blocks Human Rights Executive Order that Would Provide Better Service to Taxpayers

Tuesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Despite more than 1,000 cases pending with an average wait time of four years to hear a discrimination case, the Illinois House voted today to block the consolidation of the Illinois Human Rights Commission (HRC) into the Illinois Department of Human Rights (DHR).“Madigan’s legislators... Read More.

Governor Rauner Urges General Assembly to Ensure Pension Reform, Funding for Chicago Public Schools

Friday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Rauner released a video message Thursday encouraging the General Assembly to take swift action on legislation that would enact statewide pension reform while delivering Chicago Public Schools the $215 million it has requested from the state.The Governor has pledged to sign the legislation... Read More.

Reis named to House Republican leadership team for 100th General Assembly

Wednesday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) was appointed today to serve as an Assistant Minority Leader for the 100th General Assembly.Reis is beginning his beginning his 7th term representing the 109th District in the Illinois General Assembly, which covers portions of 9 counties in... Read More.

Sen. Righter sworn in for 100th General Assembly

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is sworn into office Jan. 11 in the Senate chambers of the Illinois Capitol. Righter was one of dozens of Senators who were sworn into office as part of the inauguration of the 100th Illinois General Assembly. “It’s humbling to... Read More.

Treasurer Frerichs to Propose New Legislation to Strengthen Life Insurance Law, Issue Final Report to General Assembly

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs will propose new legislation on Thursday to strengthen the life insurance law that went into effect this month. The proposal represents the next logical step to bring commonsense change to the life insurance industry because some companies have not paid... Read More.

Gov. Rauner: Why the General Assembly must reform workers’ compensation

Thursday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

The following is an excerpt of an op-ed written by Governor Rauner that was published this morning byCrain’s Chicago Business: Illinois has every reason to succeed. We have the hardest-working people in America, the best infrastructure in America and the best... Read More.

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