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State Senator Darren Bailey Announces Run for Illinois Governor in 2022

Tuesday, February 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Sen. Darren Bailey announced Monday he will seek the Republican nomination for governor in 2022… Bailey made the announcement Monday alongside family and friends at the Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham. He was sworn in as state senator in January, and previously served as... 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.

SIC Alumna and State Senator Encourage Students to “Get Involved”

Friday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured (l-r) are Retired Assistant Majority Leader N. Duane Noland, Matt Lees Chair of the Social Sciences Division, SIC Alumna Dana Hooven, Legislative Aide. Southeastern Illinois College students got an inside look into the world of politics. As a part of the school’s “Pizza... Read More.

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.

DCFS Director Sheldon, Senator Morrison, Senator Bennett and Representative Mussman to Speak on Behalf of Child Advocacy Centers

Thursday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

In 1983, April was proclaimed the first National Child Abuse Prevention Month. As a result, child abuse and neglect awareness activities are promoted across the country during April of each year. On April 6, Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois (CACI) will host a Legislative... Read More.

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State Senator Darren Bailey Announces Run for Illinois Governor in 2022

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

SIC Alumna and State Senator Encourage Students to “Get Involved”

Former State Senator Bill O’Daniel dies at 93

DCFS Director Sheldon, Senator Morrison, Senator Bennett and Representative Mussman to Speak on Behalf of Child Advocacy Centers

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