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Bennett: 'I will continue to stand up for our Second Amendment rights'

By Kankakee Times Report | Jan 12, 2023

In a Jan. 10 Facebook post, Rep. Thomas M. Bennett announced he voted against the gun control bill and that he would be joining the Senate on Jan. 11, 2023.

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Rowe celebrates overruling of SAFE-T Act: ‘The people of Illinois deserve better’

By Kankakee Times Report | Dec 29, 2022

Kankakee County State's Attorney Jim Rowe is celebrating a legal victory after a Kankakee County judge ruled the Safe-T Act unconstitutional.

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Cunnington overturns SAFE-T Act: ‘Bail rests with the authority of the court and may not be determined by legislative fiat’

By Kankakee Times Report | Dec 29, 2022

The Safe-T Act has been declared unconstitutional after a judge said the no cash bail portion of the law violates the state’s basic legal principles.

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Haas: 'Congratulations to all of the businesses who won an award'

By Kankakee Times Report | Dec 26, 2022

State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Bourbonnais) congratulated businesses in the 79th District that were recently honored by the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce.

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McCombie: ‘We heard from proponents and opponents on HB5855 and we will see where the bill goes during Lame Duck Session’

By Kankakee Times Report | Dec 23, 2022

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savannah) marked the final House hearing of the year.

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Bennett: ‘HB 5855 would effectively criminalize ownership of entire classes of firearms by Illinoisans’

By Kankakee Times Report | Dec 23, 2022

State Rep. Thomas M. Bennett (R-Gibson City) is advocating against HB5855, the Protect Illinois Communities Act.

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Kankakee County Board passes opposition resolution to HB 5855

By Kankakee Times Report | Dec 22, 2022

A hotly debated bill, critics say would outlaw over 100 currently legal firearms and gun accessories, will not be enforced by the Kankakee County Board.

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Swinson: New sergeant 'didn't wait to get promoted to show leadership'

By Kankakee Times Report | Dec 19, 2022

The Village of Manteno Police Department promoted one if its own to the rank of sergeant during a city council meeting earlier this month.

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'He's going to be an excellent supervisor': Kankakee police department announces promotions

By Kankakee Times Report | Dec 18, 2022

The city of Kankakee recently recognized two police officers that were promoted within the department.

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‘Iroquois County shall not support the enforcement HB5855’: Iroquois County reaffirms Gun sanctuary status

By Kankakee Times Report | Dec 14, 2022

In the face of HB5855, billed by Democrats as Protect Illinois Communities Act, Iroquois County has rededicated itself to constitutional gun rights.

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Haas: 'There’s still time to donate toys'

By Kankakee Times Report | Dec 10, 2022

There may be a little more than two weeks until Christmas, but Illinois state Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) says there's still time to spread holiday cheer for children in need.

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Barickman: ‘This bill does not address the millions of dollars in costs that the SAFE-T Act will create’

By Kankakee Times Report | Dec 3, 2022

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) is calling for more changes to the Safe-T Act despite the passage of a trailer bill to fix egregious errors in the legislation.

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Barickman: Ameren giving out Google Nest Thermostats for free

By Kankakee Times Report | Nov 30, 2022

In a Nov. 26 Facebook post, Sen. Jason Barickman shared that Ameren is offering a free Google Nest Thermostat until the end of the year.

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Barickman reminds constituents of rebate program for electric vehicles

By Kankakee Times Report | Nov 24, 2022

State Sen. Jason Barickman, in a Nov. 13 Facebook post, reminded Illinois residents about the opportunity to take advantage of rebates for electric vehicles and motorcycles.

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Barickman: 'Stay safe this winter as the temperatures begin to drop!'

By Kankakee Times Report | Nov 24, 2022

In a Nov. 21 Facebook post, Sen. Jason Barickman encouraged Illinois residents to stay safe in winter weather.

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Barickman: 'To all those who have served, and those who continue to serve… Happy Veterans Day!'

By Kankakee Times Report | Nov 17, 2022

In a Nov. 11 Facebook post, Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) observed Veterans Day.

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Barickman on those interested in child welfare careers: 'Check out the available webinars and job openings'

By Kankakee Times Report | Nov 9, 2022

In a recent Facebook post, Illinois state Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) urged his constituents to look at Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) job openings and webinars if they are interested in child welfare careers.