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Severin: SAFE-T Act will endanger 'residents, police, witnesses, and victims of crime'

By Steven Hughes | Oct 8, 2022

Gov. JB Pritzker has signed policies that will end Illinois judges’ ability to set cash bail before a defendant’s first court appearance, a victory for criminal reform that negatively grabbed Republican attention.

City council met about building grocery store, fixing bridge, grant from IDOT: 'When I say exciting project, that really is an exciting project'

By Steven Hughes | Oct 7, 2022

The city council of DeKalb discussed an upcoming grocery store, repairing a bridge and a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation for the city’s transit operating funds.

City Council discusses upcoming grocery store, art studio, bridge repairs: 'It's a good thing for both parties'

By Steven Hughes | Oct 7, 2022

The city council of DeKalb discussed several ordinances regarding installing antennas at Taylor Street Plaza, rezoning Sixth and Oak streets for a grocery store and taqueria and rezoning Fourth and Oak streets for an art studio.

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Keicher on Pritzker: 'We keep screaming to hold him accountable but he just doesn't care'

By Steven Hughes | Oct 4, 2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is paying down some of the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund debt, but for Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore), it isn't enough.

Keicher: 'Imagine an Illinois where we have the opportunity to grow and succeed'

By Steven Hughes | Sep 21, 2022

In a Sept. 19 Facebook post, Rep. Jeff Keicher shared his vision for making Illinois better.

Stewart holds mobile office hours before leaving Illinois Senate

By Steven Hughes | Sep 20, 2022

Before ending his term in the Illinois Senate, Sen. Brian Stewart hosted mobile office hours.

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With Illinois electric vehicles on the roads, Keicher will keep 'expanding this high-tech manufacturing sector'

By Steven Hughes | Sep 9, 2022

The state of Illinois is working to make electric vehicles (EV) accessible for residents through its EV Rebate Program.

Stewart at recognition ceremony: 'Reading can take us to many different places and opens doors for new ideas'

By Steven Hughes | Sep 8, 2022

Senator Brian Stewart continues his engagement efforts by attending a recognition ceremony at his Summer Reading Club Program at the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square in Freeport before he leaves office in 2023.

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Snap to pay Illinoisans after violating Biometric Information Privacy Act

By Steven Hughes | Aug 31, 2022

The parent company of Snapchat will pay a $35 million settlement to Illinoisans in a lawsuit that said the app’s filters and lenses collected user’s biometric data that violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act.

Illinois HHW collection facilities 'have suspended operations'

By Steven Hughes | Aug 30, 2022

Senator Brian Stewart shared on Facebook that there will be a suspension to dispose of hazardous waste.

DeKalb County School District to have officers in schools: 'It’s a collaborative thing that is discussed first'

By Steven Hughes | Aug 18, 2022

Bill Nicklas, the manager of DeKalb, said the city and DeKalb County School District are collaborating to get law enforcement officers at schools.

DeKalb approves distribution, packaging and storage facility

By Steven Hughes | Aug 16, 2022

According to a The City of DeKalb's Facebook page, the city council Monday unanimously approved plans for a distribution, packaging and storage facility on 160 acres of property on the north side of Gurler Road between Crego Road and Peace Road.

IDOC held in contempt; Stewart calls inadequate health care 'shameful'

By Steven Hughes | Aug 16, 2022

An Illinois Northern District Judge held the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) in contempt for not complying with the court’s order to improve the quality of health care for inmates.

Demmer criticizes Pritzker's new tax: 'We stand with the majority of Illinois voters who rejected that tax increase'

By Steven Hughes | Aug 16, 2022

Illinois Policy reported Governor J.B. Pritzker established a gas tax that’ll lead to drivers paying an extra $3.5 billion for gas taxes.

Stewart: GOP plan would 'help working families keep more of their hard-earned money in their pockets'

By Steven Hughes | Aug 4, 2022

Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) recently expressed his concerns about inflation.

Genoa Kingston Community School District strikes new deal with Olympia, athletic trainer

By Steven Hughes | Jul 29, 2022

The Genoa Kingston Community School District 424 Board of Education hosted an evening meeting that addressed a new deal with its physical trainer to support the district’s athletic program.

Keicher on Pritzker's handling of finances: 'We still have done nothing in Illinois that will stop the tax increase'

By Steven Hughes | Jul 28, 2022

Representative Jeff Keicher took to Facebook to voice criticism toward how Illinois Democrats are handling the state’s finances.

Demmer helps celebrate Prairie du Rocher's 300th anniversary

By Steven Hughes | Jul 19, 2022

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) joined in the historic celebration of an Illinois village’s three centuries.

Keicher to host traveling office hours: 'We’d love to get your feedback on any state issues'

By Steven Hughes | Jul 7, 2022

Representative Jeff Keicher hosted traveling office hours to gain feedback on issues and gather ideas for legislation.

Demmer wins Republican nomination for treasurer: 'Illinois needs a fresh start'

By Steven Hughes | Jul 6, 2022

Representative Tom Demmer garnered victory at the polls for the Republican candidate for Illinois Treasurer.

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Severin: SAFE-T Act will endanger 'residents, police, witnesses, and victims of crime'

City council met about building grocery store, fixing bridge, grant from IDOT: 'When I say exciting project, that really is an exciting project'

City Council discusses upcoming grocery store, art studio, bridge repairs: 'It's a good thing for both parties'

Keicher on Pritzker: 'We keep screaming to hold him accountable but he just doesn't care'

Keicher: 'Imagine an Illinois where we have the opportunity to grow and succeed'

Stewart holds mobile office hours before leaving Illinois Senate

With Illinois electric vehicles on the roads, Keicher will keep 'expanding this high-tech manufacturing sector'

Stewart at recognition ceremony: 'Reading can take us to many different places and opens doors for new ideas'

Snap to pay Illinoisans after violating Biometric Information Privacy Act

Illinois HHW collection facilities 'have suspended operations'

DeKalb County School District to have officers in schools: 'It’s a collaborative thing that is discussed first'

DeKalb approves distribution, packaging and storage facility

IDOC held in contempt; Stewart calls inadequate health care 'shameful'

Demmer criticizes Pritzker's new tax: 'We stand with the majority of Illinois voters who rejected that tax increase'

Stewart: GOP plan would 'help working families keep more of their hard-earned money in their pockets'

Genoa Kingston Community School District strikes new deal with Olympia, athletic trainer

Keicher on Pritzker's handling of finances: 'We still have done nothing in Illinois that will stop the tax increase'

Demmer helps celebrate Prairie du Rocher's 300th anniversary

Keicher to host traveling office hours: 'We’d love to get your feedback on any state issues'

Demmer wins Republican nomination for treasurer: 'Illinois needs a fresh start'

DeKalb County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

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