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From Galesburg Reporter

Rep. Dan Swanson to hold resources fair for seniors, veterans

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

State Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Woodhull), who captured his second term in an unopposed election last November, is urging his social media followers to attend an event he is organizing honoring veterans.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Morrison, Ives urge rebuilding GOP after Rauner confesses election apathy

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A bombshell new report that soon-to-be ex-Gov. Bruce Rauner bailed out on his reelection campaign has some Republicans fuming.

From Prairie State Wire

Rauner concedes governor's race to Pritzker

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner conceded defeat Tuesday night as Democrat J.B. Pritzker claimed the governorship of Illinois, capturing 59 percent of the vote to Rauner’s 35 percent.

From Chicago City Wire

Madigan funding ensures key votes, Illinois Policy Institute reports

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

House Speaker Mike Madigan has provided a combined $15 million in funding to dozens of state representatives currently holding office, the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) reports.

From Prairie State Wire

Moving survey shows outmigration up in Illinois

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Illinois ranks fourth nationwide in terms of outmigration, according to recent data from Stevens Worldwide Van Lines.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Justice Center attorney says practical, ideological reasons led to SCOTUS decision on union fees

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling this weak overturning a decades-old decision allowing unions to charge non-members for lobbying seems to belong a world away, ideologically, from the one in 1977 that said such fees were constitutional.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP lawmakers move to block Rauner’s “Sanctuary State” plan

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Six Illinois Republican lawmakers have moved to block a bill Gov. Bruce Rauner signed in August exempting illegal immigrants from being deported if local authorities apprehend them on unrelated matters.

Rep. Spain holds diaper drive for 73rd District residents

By Robert Hadley | Dec 28, 2017

State Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) recently held a diaper drive to help low-income residents in the 73rd District get the infant supplies they need.

Rep. Spain receives perfect score from manufacturer's association

By Robert Hadley | Dec 18, 2017

Rep. Ryan Spain's (R-Peoria) legislative support of manufacturing jobs has won him the Technology and Manufacturing Association’s (TMA) highest rating.

Classes in adult basic ed to be offered at Illinois Valley Community College

By Robert Hadley | Dec 11, 2017

Registration for adult education classes covering basic skills or English language training is underway through Dec. 19 for the free classes that begin next month at Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC).