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Patrick Windhorst receives endorsements of community leaders across the 118th District

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Massac County State’s Attorney Patrick Windhorst, who won the GOP primary election for the House seat in the 118th District, has scored the endorsements of a slew of local, public office holders.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives vs. Rauner: The Drubbing. Let’s Go to the Videotape.

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

It seems there’s a pretty good reason why the public at large never got to see any Rep. Jeanne Ives vs. Gov. Bruce Rauner debates prior to Election Day.

Biggest spenders: What SE Illinois townships rank highest?

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 19, 2018

Massilon, Raleigh and Zif top the list in SE Illinois with the highest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Diana Rauner: We're moving to Italy if Bruce loses

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Gov. Bruce Rauner says he'll fight for Illinoisans. But only if he wins re-election. If he loses, Rauner's wife, Diana, says she and Bruce are out of here.

Bailey says he's seeking 109th District seat to preserve Illinois for future generations

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 17, 2018

Darren Bailey’s motivation for wanting to save Illinois is as heartfelt as it is simple.

From Prairie State Wire

National Review endorses Ives for governor

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

The National Review has joined the growing list of publications endorsing the candidacy of Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) in her Republican primary run against Gov. Bruce Rauner.

From Prairie State Wire

Wirepoints: Poor Illinois school districts get smallest portion of state pension subsidies

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Earlville CUSD 9 in LaSalle County receives just $230 per student from the state to fund pensions for teachers and administrators, the lowest of all other districts, according to a Wirepoints analysis of Teacher Retirement System data.

White County Board met March 13.

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 16, 2018

White County Board met at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 13.

Righter reviews Department of Healthcare and Family Services' proposed budget

By Angela Underwood | Mar 15, 2018

Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) liked the idea of a 4 percent rate reduction and a $150 million decline in the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (DHFS) budget proposal for fiscal year 2019.

Righter questions gun-related bill dealing with target explosive

By Angela Underwood | Mar 15, 2018

Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) sought silence on the floor and answers regarding proposed gun-control related legislation.

From Prairie State Wire

Wirepoints: Analysis reveals which Illinois school districts benefit most from state pension subsidies

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Rondout SD 72 in Lake County receives $1,579 per student from the state to fund pensions for teachers and administrators, leading all other districts, according to a Wirepoints analysis of Teacher Retirement System data.

'Madigan way' includes bullying Drury, Bailey says

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 14, 2018

Darren Bailey is hoping voters come to see House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) for the bully that he thinks he is.

100 most frugal townships in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2018

New Haven-Shawnee Multi Tax Assessment District, Galatia-Long Branch-Tate #2 Multi Tax Assessment District and Brushy-Raleigh Multi Tax Assessment District top the list in Illinois with the lowest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller fi