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Village of Hopkins Park: Outsiders 'seem to think they know what is best for Pembroke residents'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 19, 2021

Village of Hopkins Park residents are fighting to have their voices heard over the issue of a natural-gas pipeline in the community.

Haas: 'We can look forward to a complete reopening of all sectors of the economy'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 18, 2021

State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) wants unemployed and underemployed Illinoisans to be ready when the economy reopens.

Barickman says his constituents are 'frustrated they have no choices at the ballot box'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 10, 2021

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) recently took to the chamber floor to make sure all his colleagues were well aware of what they are voting for with map redistricting.

Barickman votes no on schools bill: 'Concerns were not addressed by the committee'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 8, 2021

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) says he has his reasons for opposing recently passed Senate Bill 815 that makes changes to the Illinois School Student Records Act.

Barickman: Pritzker 'broke his promise and abandoned the people of Illinois'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 7, 2021

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) says Gov. J.B. Pritzker has joined a dubious list of local politicians who have gone back on their word.

Bennett honors civic leader, friend Perzee

By Glenn Minnis | May 27, 2021

State Rep. Thomas Bennett (R-Watseka) recently ushered Resolution 66 in honor of longtime friend and civic leader Marvin Perzee through the House.

Haas: Some district in Illinois are 'cut very strange'

By Glenn Minnis | May 12, 2021

A state legislator representing Kankakee is concerned about how some of Illinois' legislative districts are drawn, saying some areas "cut very strange."

Barickman: 'There is an opportunity for the governor to uphold the promise he made to voters'

By Glenn Minnis | May 11, 2021

Republican state Sen. Jason Barickman is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to be the man he said he would be on fair maps when he was campaigning.

Bennett: 'State government must do better' to protect vets' health

By Glenn Minnis | May 9, 2021

Veteran state Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Pontiac) says the COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans' Home that left 36 individuals dead and more than 200 sick seems all too common.

Bennett says redistricting system puts 'too much power in too few hands'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 19, 2021

State Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Ford) is challenging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to act on what he’s said when it comes to map redistricting.

Barickman: Pritzker said he 'would veto a map made by legislators'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 5, 2021

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) argues Senate Bill 1325 is all about giving voters what they insist they want most.

Bennett: 'Isn’t this typically part of the negotiations between CPS and CTU?'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 1, 2021

Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson) is wondering if maybe too much is being made out of the ongoing debate over the number of nurses assigned to a pilot program now being proposed for the Chicago Board of Education.

Morrison backs Keicher's bill to limit redundant data collection

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 1, 2021

State Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) agrees with a bill introduced by colleague Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) that urges lawmakers to review current school board data for reporting mandates with the aim of simplifying the entire process.

Bennett wants to focus on public safety 'while respecting the rights of all Illinoisans'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 20, 2021

Rep. Michael Bennett (R-Pontiac) is emerging as a primary voice for the public safety element of House Republican’s newly proposed Reimagine Illinois plan.

Barickman named ranking member on Illinois Senate Executive committee

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 13, 2021

Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) has been installed as a ranking member to the powerful Illinois Senate Executive committee.

Haas believes new criminal justice reform law makes 'Illinoisans less safe'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 2, 2021

The criminal justice reform bill Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed will not make residents safer, Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) said.

Haas filled with pride over win: is looking 'forward to this opportunity to further advocate for the 79th District'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 17, 2020

Newly-elected state Rep. Jackie Haas’ (R- District 79) pride is still beaming through following her runaway win over Democrat Charlene Eads in the 79th District.

Parkhurst running for judge instead of seeking another term as state representative

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 11, 2020

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GOP state House candidate Haas participates in Suicide Awareness Month activities

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 10, 2020

Republican state House hopeful Jackie Haas is taking time from her busy campaign schedule to join thousands of others in a demonstration in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Peaceful protest against injustice takes place in Kankakee metro region

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 21, 2020

Residents recently took to the streets in the Kankakee-Bradley-Bourbonnais metro region to protest the police killing of an unarmed black man in Minnesota.

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