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Grayville Council Gets Update on White County Landfill Legislation Monday Night

Tuesday, March 26 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville leaders spent an hour in executive session Monday night evoking the joke, this meeting could’ve been an email, especially considering there was no action following that stint. Council was only in open session for a total of 23 minutes with no major news...

Windhorst Files Legislation Aimed at Stopping Criminal Child Fentanyl Exposure

Friday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

In an effort to reduce incidents of exposure of children to fentanyl, House Republican Leader State Rep. Patrick Windhorst has introduced legislation that takes aim at those who expose children to the deadly substance. HB 4151 would create two new criminal offenses:...

Law Enforcement Agencies Continue to Wait for Follow Up Legislation

Monday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

IRN (The Illinois Radio Network) provided information for this storyIllinois law enforcement associations continue to wait for follow-up legislation to address issues in a sweeping criminal justice and police regulation law enacted earlier this year.The controversial measure impacting the criminal justice system and police...

Representative Niemerg Introduces Legislation to Unmask Legislators and Kids

Thursday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Adam Niemerg says you should be able to ditch your mask. On the Illinois House floor yesterday, Niemerg introduced legislation ending the mask mandate. The specific legislation would roll back the requirement of all Illinois House members to wear masks at all times. ...

Sen. Bailey Files Legislation to Eliminate FOID Cards

Wednesday, April 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD- Noting the negative impact that the backlog of unprocessed FOID (Firearm Owners IDentification) card applications has had on people’s second amendment rights, State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has filed legislation to eliminate the state’s FOID program. "FOID cards may have served a purpose in the...

Rep. Patrick Windhorst – Legislation Dealing with Disabled Police Officers Given Committee Approval

Friday, March 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Under the Downstate Police Article of the Pension Code, there is a provision that stipulates that in the case of an emergency, a disabled police officer, regardless of age, may be assigned to duty without right to compensation as so directed by the chief...

Sen. Bailey Files Legislation to Help Foster Families Cover Expenses

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD- Families who chose to bring a foster child into their home could soon receive some financial help from the state due to legislation filed by State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville). Senate Bill 1811 would create a state income tax credit equal to foster...

Sen. Bailey Files Legislation to Protect Elections by Requiring Paper Ballots

Thursday, March 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD- One of the simplest and best ways to ensure ballot security and protect the integrity of elections from hackers is to bring back the use of paper ballots, according to State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville). Bailey has filed legislation mandating the return of...

Rep. Niemerg Angry Gov. Pritzker Signed “Police Bill” that Puts Dangerous Criminals Back on the Streets: Will Fight for Clean-Up Legislation with Law Enforcement

Tuesday, February 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is angry that Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law today House Bill 3653 that mandates body cameras for all of Illinois law enforcement; removes cash bail requirements that will put criminals back on the streets, and allows for “anonymous”...