Illinois Valley Times

Long views term limits, redistricting reform as 'the will of the people'

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 29, 2016

Jerry Long, Republican candidate for the District 76 State House race, recently expressed his support for the voter-led Independent Map Amendment, as well as term limits for lawmakers.

Known for frugality, Long keeps on truckin' with latest state House bid

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 29, 2016

Jerry Long, the Republican candidate for the District 76 state House seat, expressed his willingness to sacrifice his job and seniority to run for office and serve the constituents in his district recently.

Long joins calls for Mautino to resign amid campaign spending probes

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 18, 2016

Jerry Long, Republican candidate for the State House District 76 seat, recently called for Auditor General Frank Mautino's resignation.

30 more Ottawa neighborhoods to be surveyed in sewer-upgrade plan

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 8, 2016

The City of Ottawa said recently that contractors will be gathering field-survey data and elevations in 30 more neighborhoods as part of the ongoing Long Term Control Plan, which aims to eliminate combined sewers.