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Rezin sees finish line fast approaching on budget agreement

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 21, 2017

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) said she wholeheartedly agreed with Gov. Bruce Rauner's decision to call lawmakers back to Springfield for a 10-day session to work out a budget deal, according to a press release.

Ottawa student takes page out of history, gets to be a page himself

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 19, 2017

Wyatt Anderson proved recently that the past can hold some promise for the future.

Welter hosts town halls to talk about budget, constituents' concerns

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 18, 2017

State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) said he conducted a series of town hall meetings last month to allow constituents throughout the 75th District to be heard on issues such as the state's budget impasse.

Mautino said to have car expenses but no car

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 13, 2017

As a state representative, Frank Mautino spent $250,000 on repairs and gas for campaign vehicles that never existed, his campaign treasurer told a criminal grand jury, according to a citizens oversight group.

Swanson hopes to increase exposure with Princeton office

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 12, 2017

Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) has opened a satellite legislative office in the City Hall in Princeton to provide more access to his constituents, he said in a press release recently.

New scholarships offered to ag students at IVCC

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 12, 2017

Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) agricultural students have the opportunity to earn $4,500 scholarships thanks to the generosity of Barbara Davis, who recently established the Davis Family Agriculture Scholarship, according to a release from IVCC.

Disappointed in General Assembly, Spain urges 'good faith' to reach compromise

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 12, 2017

Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) called for Democrats and Republicans in the General Assembly to cooperate to reach a bipartisan budget agreement by July 1, the beginning of the next fiscal year, after they failed to do so in the spring session.

Lawsuit accuses LaSalle policing unit of illegal activities

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 11, 2017

LaSalle County and former LaSalle County State’s Attorney Brian Towne are facing a class-action lawsuit for the alleged actions of the State’s Attorney Felony Enforcement (SAFE) unit, which the suit claims was an unauthorized police force that Towne formed that conducted illegal searches and seizures, according to a government oversight group.

All play and no work — yet legislators still draw paychecks, policy pro argues

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 9, 2017

Lawmakers have spent very little time in their seats, but at least they got to have play time, Austin Berg wrote on the Illinois Policy Institute website recently.

General Assembly gives itself another month to reach budget accord

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 8, 2017

The General Assembly will meet in a continuous session through June to try to put a budget in place for the new fiscal year, which begins on July 1.

Bivins helps honor Byron High grad killed in Afghanistan

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 5, 2017

If nothing else, the Senate agreed on one thing during its last day of the regular spring session: A portion of Illinois Route 72 will now be designated Lance Corporal Alec Catherwood Memorial Road.

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Illinois Valley offers free session on production tech careers

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 5, 2017

Illinois Valley area residents interested in manufacturing careers are invited to attend an informational session at Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) on June 21 to learn about certified production technician (CPT) courses that begin in August.