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IFB Statement Regarding House Passage of the 2018 Farm Bill

Friday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the House passage of the 2018 farm bill.“Our members are pleased to see the House’s action today on the 2018 farm bill. Illinois farmers face daunting challenges in a declining... Read More.

IFB Statement on House Defeat of 2018 Farm Bill

Monday, May 21 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the House defeat of the 2018 Farm Bill.“We’re extremely disappointed today to see the House vote down the 2018 Farm Bill. At a time when net farm income is... Read More.

Governor takes bill action

Thursday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bill: Bill No.: HB 768 An Act Concerning Education Action: Vetoed Note: Veto message below. February 28, 2018 To the Honorable Members of The Illinois House of Representatives, 100th General Assembly:Today I veto House Bill 768 from the 100th General Assembly, which would... Read More.

Short-Term Funding Bill Prioritizes Increased Investment in Funding for Cancer Research, Protects Access to Health Care Services

Friday, February 9 by Jc Tinsley

Early this morning, Congress passed a short-term extension to the FY18 spending bill that included a deal to lift budget caps for FY18 and FY19 budgets, enabling appropriators to work to finalize FY18 spending bills. The budget agreement allows for an increase of at... Read More.

Governor signs Senate Bill 1607

Tuesday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois takes another step toward reducing recidivism with the governor’s signing today of Senate Bill 1607, which makes corrections to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Act (Public Act 99-0938).A drafting error in Public Act 99-0938 foiled the intent of the... Read More.

Governor Signs Reis’ Bill to Help Rural Water Customers

Tuesday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

Representative Reis is pictured here with Bill Teichmiller, Diane Aherin, President of EJ Water, and Mike Hall, Board Member Governor Bruce Rauner has signed a bill into law sponsored by State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) that helps rural wastewater customers. Reis introduced HB... Read More.

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Former State Senator Bill O’Daniel dies at 93

Thursday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

Former 54th District state Sen. William “Bill” O’Daniel died Wednesday at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was 93.O’Daniel served as a member of the Illinois House from 1974-77 and in the Illinois Senate from 1984 until 2002. He was a longtime farmer and businessman,... Read More.

Severin Votes Against House Bill 4117

Friday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) voted against House Bill 4117, which failed to pass the House on Thursday. The bill would have outlawed all trigger modification devices intended to accelerate a firearm’s rate of fire.“House Bill 4117 was an attempt to trample on the... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest Chicago man attempting to use counterfeit bill

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Monday afternoon, Carmi Police responded to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Oak Street and Industrial Drive.According to the crash report, Junior Russell of Enfield failed to stop at the stop sign and struck an SUV driven by Crystal Dicus of Carmi. ... Read More.

Gov. Rauner signs historic education funding reform bill

Friday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Flanked by school children and legislative leaders, Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed historic school funding legislation that puts children first and makes lasting changes that will help generations of children to come.“The passing of this historic legislation was no easy feat, but it’s a... Read More.