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Sen. Plummer: 'It's almost like some people might have predicted this budget shortfall was going to happen'

By SE Illinois News Report | May 12, 2023

Senator Jason Plummer of the 54th Senate District in Illinois recently expressed his concern about the predicted budget shortfall in a Facebook post.

'It's good to see business being revamped': Fairfield council approves TIF funding for Blessed Blooms Flower Farm project

By SE Illinois News Report | May 10, 2023

The Fairfield city council recently approves TIF funding to support a development plan for the local Blessed Blooms Flower Farm.

Windhorst on World Autism Awareness Day: 'An opportunity for each of us to better our understanding of autism'

By SE Illinois News Report | May 8, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) recently took to social media to raise awareness about autism.

Windhorst: ‘Mike Madigan is gone, but the stain left by his decades of corruption remains’

By SE Illinois News Report | May 7, 2023

State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) said although Madigan is gone and appears to be headed for jail after the conviction of the ComEd Four, the clean-up effort in the state capitol is still ongoing.

Bailey on Madigan: ‘He finally has to start to pay for all the harm he’s brought to this state’

By SE Illinois News Report | May 4, 2023

Darren Bailey, a former state senator and gubernatorial candidate, is cheering the conviction of the ComEd Four and looking forward to the April 2024 trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Illinois' Bailey on proposed Title IX amendment: 'The President and Democrats are sickening for even thinking of doing something like this'

By SE Illinois News Report | Apr 27, 2023

Former Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey is condemning President Joe Biden's push to change Title IX rules.

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‘I had a great drug takeback event today in Metropolis,’ says Windhorst

By SE Illinois News Report | Apr 27, 2023

Rep. Patrick Windhorst recently participated in an event to help people safely dispose of their prescription medication in Metropolis.

State Rep. Niemerg: "If girls know they can’t win, then there is little incentive for them to even try to compete"

By SE Illinois News Report | Apr 26, 2023

Illinois State Representative Adam Niemerg (R) spoke out against allowing transgender girls to participate in girls' sports

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Niemerg: ‘Leave the woke Dumpster fire behind you’

By SE Illinois News Report | Apr 23, 2023

State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) and the Illinois Freedom Caucus are slamming Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson over his comments regarding mob violence in Chicago.

Windhorst: 'God bless Gold Star Spouses'

By SE Illinois News Report | Apr 18, 2023

Illinois State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R) commemorated Gold Star Spouses Day

Jacobs on state's agriculture base: 'Thank you to our farmers for powering Illinois' economy while feeding and fueling the world!'

By SE Illinois News Report | Apr 16, 2023

In a recent Facebook post, Illinois state Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) applauded his state's farmers for supporting Illinois' economy.

Miller: Illinois bill prohibiting marijuana odor from being used as probable cause 'will lead to a lot of criminals not being caught or prosecuted'

By SE Illinois News Report | Apr 13, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) is speaking out against Democratic state senators who have passed a bill that would prevent police officers from searching a vehicle based solely on the smell of marijuana.

Illinois' Jacobs on bill prohibiting police from using marijuana odor as probable cause: 'This legislation is simply not needed'

By SE Illinois News Report | Apr 12, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) has commented on new legislation recently passed by Democratic senators in Springfield that would prohibit police officers from using the smell of marijuana as the sole probable cause to search a vehicle or its passengers.

Bailey: ‘It seems they want a lawless society’

By SE Illinois News Report | Apr 12, 2023

Former State Sen. Darren Bailey has joined the chorus of Republican voices criticizing a piece of Democratic-sponsored legislation that restricts when police can search a car if cannabis is suspected to be in it.

Jacobs: 'A worker standing on moving grain can be trapped within just five seconds'

By SE Illinois News Report | Apr 10, 2023

State Rep. Paul Jacobs understands the safety needs when working with grains, as the grain can act like quicksand and can kill someone in seconds. Jacobs recently took to Facebook to remind grain workers of the risks and promote safety regulations that should be imposed.

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Sen. Plummer: 'It's almost like some people might have predicted this budget shortfall was going to happen'

'It's good to see business being revamped': Fairfield council approves TIF funding for Blessed Blooms Flower Farm project

Windhorst on World Autism Awareness Day: 'An opportunity for each of us to better our understanding of autism'

Windhorst: ‘Mike Madigan is gone, but the stain left by his decades of corruption remains’

Bailey on Madigan: ‘He finally has to start to pay for all the harm he’s brought to this state’

Illinois' Bailey on proposed Title IX amendment: 'The President and Democrats are sickening for even thinking of doing something like this'

‘I had a great drug takeback event today in Metropolis,’ says Windhorst

State Rep. Niemerg: "If girls know they can’t win, then there is little incentive for them to even try to compete"

Niemerg: ‘Leave the woke Dumpster fire behind you’

Windhorst: 'God bless Gold Star Spouses'

Jacobs on state's agriculture base: 'Thank you to our farmers for powering Illinois' economy while feeding and fueling the world!'

Miller: Illinois bill prohibiting marijuana odor from being used as probable cause 'will lead to a lot of criminals not being caught or prosecuted'

Illinois' Jacobs on bill prohibiting police from using marijuana odor as probable cause: 'This legislation is simply not needed'

Bailey: ‘It seems they want a lawless society’

Jacobs: 'A worker standing on moving grain can be trapped within just five seconds'

Bost: ‘Stand up against the Democrats’ partisan games in an unwavering show of support for President Trump’

Doweidt: ‘Today the Democrats sunk to a new low by indicting Donald Trump’

Illinois' Jacobs on Epilepsy Awareness Day: It is 'one of the most common neurological diseases globally'

Illinois' Windhorst congratulates JALC men's hoopsters on 'winning the 2023 NJCAA Division I National Championship!'

Plummer: 'How many more kids have to die?'

Outstanding debt in Wabash Community Unit School District 348 reached $5.3 million in fiscal year 2024

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