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Chesney on act that removes local control of wind, solar devices: I stand with the county leaders 'that want to fight back against this terrible law'

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Mar 7, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) recently made a statement about Public Act 11-1123, which restricts local control over the siting of renewable energy projects.

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Director of Special Services Schultz: 'A lot of our students receive social emotional support from our social workers'

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Mar 6, 2023

At its Feb. 21 meeting, the Streator Elementary School Board welcomed director of Special Services Heidi Schultz.

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Commissioner of City of Oglesby: 'All we can do is going forward, do a better job of working together'

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Mar 3, 2023

The city of Oglesby responds to some residents complaints about communication in the city.

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Walsh: ‘It seems like ever since the couple of years of COVID, it's been difficult’

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Feb 28, 2023

Sheridan resident James “Jay” Walsh is running for a seat on the Serena CUSD 2 school board. The election is April 4.

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Chesney responds to Pritzker’s budget address: 'These are radical ideals'

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Feb 18, 2023

While Gov. J.B. Pritzker touted his economic accomplishments in his State of the State Address, Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) pointed out his constituents continue to seek meaningful permanent tax cuts.

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Haas: 'The realities of Illinois affect our families on a daily basis'

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Feb 16, 2023

Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) on Tuesday joined fellow Republican House members in unveiling an ambitious agenda. The lawmakers introduced five groups, each assigned a specific goal.

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Chesney: 'It is a privilege to be assigned to the Senate Agriculture and Environment & Conservation committees'

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Feb 14, 2023

Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) shared information regarding his committee assignments in a Facebook post published on Wednesday.

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Curran on wind farm project: 'The less money you have to tax on people, then I'm on board'

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Feb 9, 2023

The city council of Oglesby was asked to issue a letter of support for the Hickory Wind Project.

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Tomsha: 'We need to set something in place' for late-night animal rescues

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Feb 9, 2023

The city council of Oglesby hears a proposal from the Illinois Valley Animal Rescue organization.

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Rezin: 'I am extremely disappointed with St. Margaret’s Health’s decision'

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Feb 5, 2023

In a Jan. 27 Facebook post, Sen. Sue Rezin shared her frustration with the temporary closure of Peru's only hospital.

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Minooka CCSD 201 Board of Education on new school security program: 'We're very excited'

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Feb 2, 2023

Members of the Minooka CCSD 201 Board of Education had the change to meet the district's new school security team and hear how the new program has played out so far during the school year.

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Cheshareck on Minooka students: 'Their emotional well-being is a concern'

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Feb 2, 2023

Changes could soon be coming to the way Minooka students in grades 3-8 are graded as members of the Board of Education consider making an adjustment in the fall.

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Weaver: 'Disciplined spending is the first building block to a successful Illinois'

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Feb 2, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) joined House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) and Deputy Leader Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) to push for tax budget reforms in the Prairie State.

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Boedigheimer: ‘HB 5471 is a clear violation of the 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution’

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Feb 1, 2023

Putnam County Sheriff Joshua B. Boedigheimer is opposing the state’s sweeping gun ban.

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Rezin: 'Illinois families do not want more taxes that they can't afford'

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Jan 27, 2023

Sue Rezin, State Sen. of Illinois State Senate, Illinois General Assembly said on Jan 25th.

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Rezin: 'It was an honor to be inaugurated to the State Senate'

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Jan 24, 2023

Veteran state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) recently posted a picture of herself taken in the Old State Capitol.

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Stewart hopes to show 'that anyone can achieve the American Dream'

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Jan 17, 2023

In a Jan. 11 Facebook post, outgoing State Sen. Brian W. Stewart shared a message with his constituents.

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TEST President: 'What we're doing is we're going to a different style'

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Jan 13, 2023

The Peru City Council voted on multiple proposals regarding aspects of the Public Works Department during a meeting held on January 3

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Illinois' Rezin on sex education bill: 'Nearly 70% of schools chose not to teach the controversial sex education standards'

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Jan 12, 2023

Illinois State Sen. Sue Rezin recently spoke out on social media against House Bill 5188.

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Peru Alderman Edgcomb: 'I think in this day and age, dog owners are a lot more mindful of cleaning up after their pets'

By Illinois Valley Times Report | Jan 12, 2023

Peru City officials considered extending the area in which dogs are allowed in the city during a City Council meeting held on Jan. 3.