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Rezin calls for ‘a more complete picture’ following 76 COVID-19 deaths across three veterans homes

By Benjamin Kibbey | May 19, 2021

With the Illinois General Assembly holding hearings on the COVID-19-related deaths of 36 residents at the LaSalle Veterans Home last fall, some lawmakers are calling for attention to the larger problems that led to 76 total deaths across multiple facilities.

House Republican Caucus aims to stop the ‘high price of corruption’

By Benjamin Kibbey | May 16, 2021

Reimagine Illinois, an initiative of the Illinois House Republican Caucus, outlines a plan for the caucus’ priorities in the 102nd General Assembly as Republican lawmakers encourage the state’s voters to “reimagine” what state government should look like with reduced corruption.

Haas presents bill to provide ‘safe, affordable and clean energy’ to Pembroke Township

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 24, 2021

Pembroke Township residents could gain access to natural gas service if House Bill 3040 — legislation sponsored by state Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) — becomes law.

Haas calls for Illinois' redistricting process to be made ‘fair and transparent’

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 15, 2021

Republican lawmakers in the Illinois General Assembly introduced legislation they say will reform the redistricting process and stop those who benefit directly from it from being the ones in charge of the method.

No end in site for Bourbonnais Elementary District strike

By Benjamin Kibbey | Mar 10, 2021

Bourbonnais Elementary District 53 teachers and staff are on strike, leaving the five schools closed since last week with no clear date for when the standoff will end.

Northfield Mall still seen as central to Bradley revitalization

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jan 26, 2021

In a recent community forum attended by approximately 35 people, the Northfield Mall's rehabilitation came to the fore as a priority for the Village of Bradley.

Kankakee’s Riverfront Opportunity Zone gets $1.5 million injection from Baum Investment Group

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 11, 2020

A new $1.5 million opportunity fund created by Doug Baum of Baum Investment Group LLC will invest in the City of Kankakee’s Riverfront Opportunity Zone, with the hope of attracting additional investment to the area.

Pritzker threatens to permanently close any business that defies him

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 11, 2020

The new ban on all indoor service at bars and restaurants has many small business owners in Chicago questioning whether they will have to choose between obeying the government directives and going permanently out of business. But, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is threatening to permanently close any business that defies him.

Transvaginal surgical mesh settlement nets State of Illinois $1.64 million

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 7, 2020

Illinois is set to receive approximately $1.64 million as its portion of a $60 million settlement over alleged deceptive marketing of transvaginal surgical mesh devices.

Bradly Bourbonnais coach says 'I want what is best for my student athletes' in response to IHSA choosing to follow advice of medical experts rather than Pritzker

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 6, 2020

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors recently voted to follow the advice of medical experts in continuing with longstanding plans for the coming basketball season, despite a decree from Gov. J.B. Pritzker that he is firmly against anyone in Illinois playing basketball this season out of fear of COVID-19.

Court documents show judge found Pritzker's position on lockdowns was more than just unconstitutional

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 29, 2020

Court documents reveal that Clay County Circuit Court Judge Michael McHaney took issue with more than one of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s assertions when he recently ruled that Pritzker’s emergency powers could not extend past 30 days under the state constitution.

Grants available for Illinois child care providers struggling due to COVID-19 shutdown

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 8, 2020

Grant funding is now available to eligible Illinois child care providers to help them reopen in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.

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