Illinois Valley Times

Stoller objects to sex education bill noting 'opposition witness slips'

By Benjamin Kibbey | May 21, 2021

The Illinois State Senate Executive Committee recently approved legislation that has received Republican opposition due to its impact on sex education for all ages of students in the state.

Stoller’s small business tax relief bill ‘has started to pick up support’ from both parties

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 21, 2021

A piece of legislation sponsored by state Sen. Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) would enable small business owners to be taxed at the entity level, rather than having the income pass through to their return, and it’s gaining bipartisan support.

Rezin: Republicans' redistricting bill ensures 'maps are not drawn by politicians' in Illinois

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 15, 2021

With Illinois legislators currently considering how to divide up the state’s voters among their legislative districts, Republican lawmakers proposed legislation in March that would take the process out of politicians' hands.

‘Once-in-a-decade opportunity’ prompts Illinois Republican lawmakers to attempt redistricting reforms

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 15, 2021

As Illinois politicians prepare to redraw the legislative maps that determine how the state’s voters are represented, Republicans have introduced legislation to put the process in an independent commission's hands.

Bacidore questions wisdom of giving NIEDC more money in midst of economic uncertainty

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 22, 2020

LaSalle Alderman Jim Bacidore recently expressed frustration with other members of the City Council over the request to pay $12,500 to the North Central Illinois Economic Development Corp.