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Village of Ladd Village Board met May 28

By Solange DeLisle | May 30, 2024

Village of Ladd Village Board met Tuesday, May 28

Stoller: 'Congratulations to Festival 56 of Princeton'

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 8, 2022

A Princeton-based nonprofit theatre group who's mission is to promote performing arts and theatre education has been recognized by the Illinois Theatre Association (ITA).

Stoller: 'The Connect Illinois Broadband Grant Program is now accepting applications'

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 10, 2022

Homes, businesses and organizations in need of high-speed internet are encouraged to apply for grant funding under the Connect Illinois Broadband Grant program.

Spain: Be careful for farmers, farm equipment on road 'as they work to feed and fuel the world'

By Solange DeLisle | Apr 30, 2022

As spring weather shifts into full swing, Illinois farmers are hard at work using heavy machinery to help plant their crops.

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'We rely on them a lot;' Anderson pushes for dispatchers to be classified as first responders

By Solange DeLisle | Feb 17, 2022

Two Republican lawmakers in Illinois want to see the men and women who answer 911 calls and direct police, firefighters, and ambulances to those in need be classified as emergency responders and are pushing legislation that would make it happen.

'You can't keep good Republicans down;' Spain thanks GOP chairwoman for work against redistricting

By Solange DeLisle | Feb 17, 2022

After a petition-signing event hosted by the Henry County IL GOP, state Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) gave a big shout out to the chairwoman of the county's Republican Party.

'Open, out there and transparent': Illinois bill aimed at increasing diversity in renewable energy jobs advances

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 22, 2022

Legislation that aims to increase diversity in clean energy jobs by requiring more transparency when it comes to reporting minority-own business participation in Illinois has made its way through the House Energy & Environmental Committee.

Demmer reacts to Pritzker campaign ad, saying his spending 'would make Mike Madigan proud'

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 13, 2022

Illinois House Republican Leader Tom Demmer has accused Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) for using federal COVID relief money to fund Democrat projects of interest in response to Pritsker's campaign ad.

'My heart is heavy with the reality of this situation;' Haas fears crime will rise under SAFE-T Act

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 7, 2022

Republican lawmakers in the Illinois House of Representatives have had enough of the increased violence and rampant crime that has plagued the state and believe the trend will continue thanks to a law passed last year.

Rezin takes part in 'amazing discussion' about nuclear energy industry

By Solange DeLisle | Dec 16, 2021

State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) recently took part in a nationwide webinar hosted by the American Nuclear Society to discuss challenges the nuclear energy industry faces amid the push for clean energy sources.

Demmer champions Illinois Reimagining Electric Vehicles Act — and hopes it holds; 'let's not flip-flop 6 months later'

By Solange DeLisle | Nov 21, 2021

Members of the Illinois General Assembly are hoping a new law will help the Prairie State become more competitive when it comes to attracting "major investments" that would bring new jobs to the area.

Yednock backs tax relief legislation: 'Local small businesses still need our support'

By Solange DeLisle | Jul 16, 2021

After more than a year of overcoming challenges as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, small business owners in Illinois could be seeing some additional tax relief thanks to a bipartisan bill that now awaits Gov. J.B. Pritzker's (D-IL) signature.

Haas calls passage of bill aimed at extending natural gas service to Pembroke Township a 'win-win-win'

By Solange DeLisle | Apr 22, 2021

State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) effort to bring natural gas service to Pembroke Township has cleared one hurdle after legislation that would establish a grant program to fund new pipeline construction passed the Illinois House of Representatives.

Lawmakers push for changes to prevent spread of infectious outbreaks at Illinois' Veterans' Homes

By Solange DeLisle | Mar 14, 2021

Republican lawmakers have called for reform and to put "key recommendations" made by the Illinois Auditor General into place in an effort to better protect veterans in state care.

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