Kankakee Times

Haas bashes Pritzker for LaSalle outbreak mismanagement: This is a 'grossly negligent failure'

By Savannah Howe | May 24, 2021

Last fall an infamous COVID outbreak claimed 36 veteran lives at the LaSalle veterans' home.

Barickman criticizes Pritzker's broken campaign promise: 'The people of Illinois don't trust you'

By Savannah Howe | May 22, 2021

Republican lawmakers are frustrated that Gov. J.B. Pritzker went back on his campaign promise to veto a partisan map this year.

Bennett remarks on Illinois population loss: 'People go where the opportunities are'

By Savannah Howe | May 4, 2021

The 2020 U.S. Census brought unfortunate news for Illinois: the Prairie State experienced a population loss for the first time in 200 years.

Bennett reflects on session, says he is proud nine of his bills passed the House

By Savannah Howe | Apr 28, 2021

Friday, April 23 was the final day for House bills to be voted on and sent to the Senate, and state Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Watseka) reflected on a productive session for his own bills, nine of which cleared the House and progressed to the Senate for consideration.

Bennett frustrated by Democrats: 'Our bills are being ignored, even those with bipartisan support'

By Savannah Howe | Apr 28, 2021

Friday, April 23 was the final day for House bills to be voted on and sent to the Senate, and state Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Watseka) reflected on a productive session for his own bills, nine of which cleared the House and progressed to the Senate for consideration.

Barickman on Administrative Professionals Day: 'Thanks for all you do'

By Savannah Howe | Apr 26, 2021

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) joined other senators in thanking their support staff on Administrative Professionals Day this week.

Joyce on Renewable Fuel Standards Act: 'The demand for biodiesel is growing quickly'

By Savannah Howe | Apr 23, 2021

A bill pitched in February that created the Illinois Renewable Fuel Standards Act has advanced through the Senate.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois voters shoot down Fair Tax proposal

By Savannah Howe | 4 years ago

Illinois voters rejected a progressive income tax amendment that was criticized for having potentially devastating impacts on the state's taxpayers by removing the flat tax rate, skyrocket small business taxes by 47% and allow the possibility of taxing retirees.

Parkhurst calls for constituents to donate to food banks as holidays approach

By Savannah Howe | Nov 2, 2020

State Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst has asked her constituents to "consider giving the gift of food by donating to local organizations fighting hunger in Illinois."