Glenn Minnis Stories | Kankakee Times

Sims recognizes Holocaust Remembrance Day

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 2, 2022

State Sen. Elgie Sims Jr. (D-Chicago) recently observed International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Haas asks for support in petition season

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 23, 2022

Republican state Rep. Jackie Haas is asking 79th District constituents to help her continue helping them.“It’s petition time again and your support is welcomed in getting them completed,” Haas recently posted on Facebook.

Medium 102832693 10220332924467104 2589085024421915564 n

SE Chicago will receive more than $1 million for 'strong foundation,' revitalization of local businesses

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 21, 2022

State Sen. Elgie Sims (D-Chicago) is taking credit for having secured a $1,450,000 grant for the Southeast Chicago Chamber of Commerce that will go toward revitalizing local businesses.

Haas assails Pritzker administration in light of DCFS problems

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 20, 2022

State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is slamming Gov. J.B. Pritzker over what she sees as his administration’s inability to keep children placed in the state’s custody safe and secure.

Syverson, Rowe seek death penalty for those accused of fatally shooting cops: 'This war on police officers must end'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 6, 2022

Just days after two local police officers were shot to death in separate incidents, GOP state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is pushing to have the death penalty reinstalled in Illinois.

Bennett shares info on disaster declaration

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 19, 2021

State Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Pontiac) is reminding residents affected by the recent storms that help from the state is available.

'Grateful' Haas celebrates one year of service in Springfield

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 14, 2021

Republican state Rep. Jackie Haas wants her constituents to know her time in Springfield remains a work in progress.

Sims Jr. highlights Small Business Association's $44.8 billion in loans for helping Illinois owners 'stay afloat'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 28, 2021

Illinois state Sen. Elgie Sims Jr. is touting the Small Business Association’s (SBA) funding of small businesses as a saving grace for the local business community.

Barickman among Republicans to file new proposed district map

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 24, 2021

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) is still pressing for the one thing he argues will bring balance and fairness to Illinois.

Barickman, Republican colleagues propose new districting map

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 23, 2021

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomingotn) is among a group of Republican lawmakers moving to file new proposed district maps.

Neimerg sets satellite office hours in Wabash County

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 29, 2021

State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dietrich) has set aside time on Nov. 3 to meet with his constituents to discuss issues affecting the community.

Nurses challenge Riverside Healthcare for 'ruthless overreach' surrounding vaccine mandate

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2021

The Liberty Justice Center has filed suit on behalf of six nurses now suing Riverside Healthcare over his vaccine mandates.

Barickman, GOP want to expand Illinois' 'wildly limited recall provision'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 23, 2021

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) has joined his Republican colleagues in sponsoring a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow for the recall of legislative leaders and executive branch officers.

Haas: Bill will 'secure Illinois as a lead energy producer for years to come'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 19, 2021

State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) has her reasons for taking a stand for Senate Bill 2408. “I voted for the comprehensive energy bill that passed yesterday in the Illinois House,” Haas posted on Facebook.

Barickman: 'There is a very real and concerning lack of trust' after redistricting

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 1, 2021

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) worries about where Springfield goes from here following the recent legislative maps redistricting.

Haas completes ride-along: 'It’s always been important to me to support our police'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 15, 2021

State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) insists she’s never had greater respect or admiration for local law enforcement than she has after recently completing a ride-along with the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department.

Watseka resident concerned by Critical Race Theory urges parents to 'read up and go to your school board meetings'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 21, 2021

Watseka resident Beth Burton is urging more parent to get involved in the brewing battle over Critical Race Theory, and she's far from alone.

Marron calls ridealong with Danville Police 'an experience that I will remember for the rest of my life'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 20, 2021

State Rep. Mike Marron (R-Champaign) is vowing to not soon forget his ridealong with the Danville Police Department.

Bennett: 'I ask Gov. Pritzker to help our small businesses now'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 29, 2021

Veteran state Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Watseka) is pushing the governor to help small businesses that are still struggling across the state.

Barickman: 'Gov. Pritzker, by all accounts, has failed'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 24, 2021

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) wants Gov. J.B. Pritzker to know actions speak louder than words.

Kankakee Times

Glenn Minnis News