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Bailey: 'Teachers have been resilient in adapting to the closure of schools'

By April Bamburg | May 14, 2021

Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has long been a supporter of Illinois teachers and is vocal about getting youths back into schools, and that hasn’t changed since he was elected to the Senate, nor since the announcement of his gubernatorial run.

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State Senate passes bill to create teacher, principal mentoring program despite objections from Republicans

By April Bamburg | May 4, 2021

Despite objections from Senate Republicans, a bill meant to address the state’s teacher shortage has passed the Senate 36-17, and is now awaiting its turn in the House.

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IDPH director Ezike on mask mandates: We will 'follow the CDC’s recommendation'

By April Bamburg | May 3, 2021

While the Centers for Disease Control states in new guidelines that masks are no longer needed outdoors for individuals who have been fully vaccinated, Dr. Ngozi Ezike, head of the Illinois Department of Public Health, did not commit to IDPH removing mask mandates for outdoor activities like youth sports in a recent conversation with Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Teutopoilis).

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Niemerg: 'I don't think anyone in the 109th District ever truly believed the governor was in favor of Fair Maps.'

By April Bamburg | Apr 20, 2021

While the redistricting process has begun in Illinois, some say that the Fair Map proposal is doomed.

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Rep. Bailey calls expansion of voting by mail unnecessary

By April Bamburg | Jun 22, 2020

State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) opposes Gov. J.B. Pritzker signing into law Senate Bill 1863 and House Bill 2238 to make Election Day another state holiday, saying this will require the secretary of state and election authorities to spend unnecessary tax dollars.

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Harrisburg City Council considers reopening in spite of Gov. Pritzker's stay-at-home order

By April Bamburg | May 2, 2020

On April 28, the Harrisburg City Council considered a proposal to allow in-store shopping at retail establishments, even though it would defy Gov. J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home order issued in March and extended it to May 30.

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Rep. Bailey lauds changes for firearms owner ID identification, concealed carry licenses during pandemic

By April Bamburg | Apr 13, 2020

The Illinois State Police have extended the concealed carry licenses and firearm owner identification (FOID) cards during the COVID-19 pandemic, a move that has drawn praise from state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia).

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Rep. Bailey thanks farmers for their continued work, urges them to view U of I webinars

By April Bamburg | Mar 23, 2020

Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) praised Illinois farmers for continuing to raise livestock and grow crops during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Bailey defeats Fleming in Senate District 55 primary

By April Bamburg | Mar 22, 2020

Republican Darren Bailey essentially clinched the Senate seat for District 55 by winning the March 17 primary election.

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Rep. Darren Bailey pans Pritzker's proposed budget

By April Bamburg | Feb 26, 2020

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Marion Chamber invites businesses to display their wares in lobby

By April Bamburg | Aug 21, 2017

The Marion Chamber of Commerce is calling on local businesses to get their names front and center in residents' minds with a new display in the chamber's lobby, according to a press release.

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Leadership experts descend on Marion for Live2Lead event

By April Bamburg | Aug 17, 2017

Marion-area residents looking to boost their leadership skills are being invited to a Live2Lead training session meant to provide new perspectives and tools for managers, according to the Marion Chamber of Commerce.