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Sen. Rezin seeks to disrupt the vaping trend among young Illinoisans

State House Rep. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is pushing a bill that would restrict access to vaping products among Illinois' youth.

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 12, 2019

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Demmer introduces bills to end lobbying for House members

Illinois House Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) held a press conference this week to introduce legislation in light of the arrest of state Rep. Luis Arroyo (D-Chicago) for alleged corruption.

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 8, 2019

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Sen. Rezin wants THC added to Flavored Tobacco Ban Act

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 6, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) would like to add some more weight to a bill that would ban e-cigarettes in Illinois.

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CITY OF OTTAWA: Police Patrolman Testing

By Press release submission | Nov 4, 2019

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, City of Ottawa, IL is accepting applications to establish a Police Patrolman Register.

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PRINCETON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Breakthrough Breakfast to benefit Girls’ Education Globally

By Press release submission | Nov 4, 2019

The New Jersey Chapter of Room to Read held a Breakthrough Breakfast on International Day of the Girl to benefit girls’ education globally.

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CITY OF PRINCETON: Oktoberfest Oct. 26

By Press release submission | Nov 4, 2019

Live Music with Heidelberg German Band, Kids' Games and Duck Derby

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STREATOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Spooktacular Shopping Soiree

By Press release submission | Nov 4, 2019

Come out to Downtown Streator for another night of fun, fashion, shopping, eating, giveaways and smiles!

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OTTAWA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Community Shred Event

By Press release submission | Nov 4, 2019

Prevent identity theft by securely shredding your outdated bank statements, bills, legal agreements, and other personal documents.

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CITY OF OGLESBY: Leaf Vac Is Cancelled

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2019

Due to our current weather leaf vac is cancelled for this week and will continue next week.

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CITY OF PRINCETON: Cemetery Cleanups Planned in Princeton After Nov. 4

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2019

The fall cleanup schedule for Oakland Cemetery and Elm Lawn Memorial Park in Princeton has been announced.

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CITY OF EARLVILLE: Vehicle Sticker Renewal Deadline is Thursday, October 31st

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2019

Vehicle Sticker renewal deadline is Thursday, October 31st. Be sure to have your current registration with you.

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Sen. Rezin hosts annual Youth Advisory Council for students in the 38th District

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 29, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) was recently given reason to feel optimistic about the state’s long-term future after hosting nearly 50 high school students from the 38th District as part of her annual Youth Advisory Council.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives not surprised that Exelon, ComEd, Madigan are key figures in federal corruption probe

By Glenn Minnis | 21 days ago

Jeanne Ives is not surprised to hear that Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) may be at the heart of a widening public corruption probe centered on Commonwealth Edison's lobbying practices.

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Rep. Spain pushing for independent electoral map-drawing commission

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 19, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) is calling for the creation of an independent commission to redraw political maps as part of his fight to end gerrymandering.

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CITY OF OGLESBY: 24 Hour Boil Order

By Press release submission | Oct 18, 2019

24 hour boil order issued for Columbia Ave from Durant St to Mormon St and Durant St, Richards St, Morris St, Fitzgerald St and Wyatt from Columbia Ave

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Applications Due This Tomorrow - October 16, 2019 For Firefighter Entry Level Testing

By Press release submission | Oct 18, 2019

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is accepting applications to establish a Firefighter Eligibility Register.

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CITY OF LASALLE: Imagine A Day Without Water

By Press release submission | Oct 18, 2019

You're invited to Imagine A Day Without Water!

From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer deems Planned Parenthood's Downstate mega-clinic 'a complete disaster'

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is convinced that Planned Parenthood’s secret construction of a so-called mega abortion clinic in southern Illinois is a 'disaster' for the pro-life movement as well as state taxpayers.