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Niemerg honored by Illinois Farm Bureau: 'I ran on a commitment to support agriculture'

By Steven Hughes | Oct 15, 2022

Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Teutopolis) was recently honored by The Illinois Farm Bureau’s ACTIVATOR political action committee.

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Fowler gives update on Sahara Woods: 'They’ve begun working on the visitors center'

By Steven Hughes | Oct 15, 2022

In an Oct. 5 Facebook post, Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) shared an update on the Sahara Woods OHV Park.

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Severin on SAFE-T ACT: 'We cannot ignore warnings from law enforcement officials and public safety experts'

By Steven Hughes | Sep 19, 2022

In a Sept. 13 Facebook post, Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) urged his constituents to heed the concerns of law enforcement against the impending removal of cash bail as a result of the Safety, Accountability, Fairness, and Equity – Today Act (SAFE-T).

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Niemerg: 'They should stop raising taxes on things like gasoline that hurts families'

By Steven Hughes | Sep 15, 2022

In a Sept. 7 news release, Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Teutopolis) announced that he was returning $22,084.28 to taxpayers.

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Bailey prepares for November election: 'Stopped by the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police in Springfield'

By Steven Hughes | Sep 8, 2022

Gubernatorial Candidate and Senator Darren Bailey visited the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police in Springfield before the upcoming November general election.

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Severin on his way for November: 'I have a unique perspective on how state law impacts small businesses'

By Steven Hughes | Sep 7, 2022

Representative Dave Severin got an endorsement from the National Federation of Independent Business as the November general election is coming.

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Niemerg celebrates Bailey's election victory

By Steven Hughes | Jul 5, 2022

Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) claimed victory at the polls to face Gov. J.B. Pritzker in November, and many of his supporters are celebrating.

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Bailey: 'Our movement sent a clear message to the establishment and the political elites: We will not be ignored'

By Steven Hughes | Jul 3, 2022

After claiming victory in the Republican primary for governor, Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) is looking to the future.

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Illinois gas prices above $5 at pumps: 'It’s obviously no secret that gas prices are devastating families'

By Steven Hughes | Jun 16, 2022

Gas prices have fluctuated in prices over the year in the United States, but now they’ll stay above $4.00 per gallon at the pumps.

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Niemerg: 'Inflation is out of control and the Democrats and the governor have done nothing'

By Steven Hughes | Jun 16, 2022

Gas prices have fluctuated in prices over the year in the United States, but now they’ll stay above $4 per gallon at the pumps.

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Illinois enters deadly heatwave: 'The panic and concern in the parent's face is something I don't forget'

By Steven Hughes | Jun 15, 2022

Representative Dave Severin took to Facebook to list cooling centers in Illinois as the heat rises to above the 90s, entering an excessive heat warning.

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White County Republicans invited Bryant to Lincoln Day Dinner: 'Big crowd joining great candidates'

By Steven Hughes | May 17, 2022

The White County Republicans invited Senator Terri Bryant to its Lincoln Day Dinner in midst of the primary elections.

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Fowler: New learning academy will 'provide top-notch early childhood education for generations to come'

By Steven Hughes | May 6, 2022

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held recently for a new private-public school in Harrisburg called the Bulldog Early Learning Academy.

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Bailey: 'I’m running for governor to bring hope to the state of Illinois'

By Steven Hughes | May 4, 2022

Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) said he’s running for governor of Illinois as a “true conservative.”

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Bailey on budget: 'We must focus on fixing our fiscal mess'

By Steven Hughes | Apr 18, 2022

Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) voted against the state's $46.5 billion budget for the 2023 fiscal year.

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Bailey accuses opponent Irvin of misleading voters: 'I’m a lifelong Republican, he’s a career Democrat'

By Steven Hughes | Apr 15, 2022

Senator Darren Bailey called out Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin for misleading voters by criticizing Irvin’s political affiliation while both put their names on the ballot for Illinois governor.

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Bailey highlights National Vietnam War Veterans' Day: 'I cannot tell you how much I am thankful for our veterans and their families'

By Steven Hughes | Apr 4, 2022

On Mar. 29, gubernatorial candidate Sen. Darren Bailey celebrated the veterans of the Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, a conflict between the communist government of North Vietnam against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the U.S.

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Miller: 'We need Democrats and Republicans to get serious about the anti-corruption reforms we need'

By Steven Hughes | Apr 3, 2022

Rep. Chris Miller (R-Robinson) said longtime Speaker of the House Michael Madigan’s indictment is a good first step, but more is needed to fight corruption in Springfield.

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Jacobs on Madigan indictment: 'They say power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely'

By Steven Hughes | Mar 31, 2022

Representative Paul Jacobs voiced his feelings about Michael Madigan’s indictment that claims a racketeering conspiracy.

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Niemerg: 'Punishing Madigan won’t do any good unless we enact the necessary anti-corruption reforms'

By Steven Hughes | Mar 30, 2022

Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Teutopolis) said the indictment of former Speaker of the House Mike Madigan was overdue, but more work is needed to fight corruption in Springfield.