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La Salle police office resigns in wake of allegations

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 28, 2017

Sgt. James Strand of the La Salle Police Department has resigned amid allegations of soliciting a prostitute, according to the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW).

Illinois Opportunity Project leader joins Rauner campaign push

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner's campaign committee has hired Matt Besler, president of the Illinois Opportunity Project, as its chief adviser, the non-profit advocacy announced on Monday.

Workers' comp fraud can't be left on back burner, law firm argues

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 2, 2017

The budget battle in the Illinois Statehouse has allowed workers' compensation fraud to continue largely unchecked, the law firm Keefe, Campbell, Biery & Associates (KCBA) contends.

Budget breakdown lands Illinois one step from junk bond rating

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 8, 2017

Illinois did something this week that no state has ever done: received a downgraded credit rating to near-junk bond status.

From Streator to Springfield, a 'Long' first 100 days in Illinois House

By Ruth de Jauregui | May 15, 2017

A budget stalemate, pension crisis, high taxes and economic woes are hard for any lawmaker to work with — even harder for one only 100 days into office.

Baker will lead Granville; Araujo elected to 6th term in Bruce

By Ruth de Jauregui | Apr 5, 2017

The election results are in, with changes in leadership in Granville and Peru townships, while Bruce Township voters stayed with their tried and true incumbent.

Biroschik chides incumbent Bruce Township supervisor for term used at meeting

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 13, 2017

Bruce Township supervisor candidate Steven Biroschik took incumbent Henry Araujo to task for his words regarding general assistance recipients at last week's board meeting.

Group challenges Princeton Park District waivers for commissioners

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 28, 2017

The Princeton Park District code explicitly states that its commissioners act without compensation, yet the district could spend up to $14,070 in one season alone on memberships and fee waivers for them, a watchdog group reported on Illinois Leaks recently.

Watchdog group challenges Park District commissioners' memberships

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 27, 2017

The Edgar County Watchdogs printed a report on the Princeton Park District Board's free memberships in the Feb. 19 issue of Illinois Leaks, pointing out that the Park District Code prohibits compensation for serving as a commissioner.

IDFPR adds domestic violence training requirement for cosmetology licensees

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 6, 2017

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations (IDFPR) now requires domestic violence (DV) training for cosmetology licensees.

Second time's a charm as Long wins District 76 state House race

By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 9, 2016

It was a hard-fought battle, but Republican candidate Jerry Long took the District 76 state House seat by approximately 600 votes.

Welter supports Rauner's reform to state pensions

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 16, 2016

State Rep. David Allen Welter (R-Morris) expressed his thoughts regarding pension reform on his campaign webpage.

Welter calls for state government to live within its means

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 2, 2016

State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris), who represents House District 75, recently spoke out about local controls and limiting government.

Liberty Justice Center to represent man who lodged campaign finance complaint against Mautino

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 30, 2016

The Liberty Justice Center has agreed to represent David Cooke, the Streator resident who initiated the state's investigation of Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino.

Welter supports strong schools

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 26, 2016

Parents and local school boards know what's best for their students.

Long supports farming in Illinois

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 19, 2016

Believes family farms should not be overtaxed and overregulated.

Welter challenges unfunded state mandates

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 11, 2016

State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) recently challenged the unfunded state mandates forced on school districts, government agencies and local municipalities.