Events

Groups donate Thanksgiving meals to Springfield families

WCIA 3

Danny Connolly

11/21/2022

“The drive was hosted by Contact Ministries, Meridian Health, and state Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield).”

 

Sen. Steve McClure

11-22-22

WCCU-TV (Springfield)

Issue: Thanksgiving Day food giveaway

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

11-23-22

WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Thanksgiving Day food giveaway

Leadership

Incoming Illinois Senate Minority Leader on his new role and the Illinois Republican Party

Illinois Public Media, WILL 100

Brian Mackey, Christine Hatfield, and Jose Zepeda

11/22/2022

“As we approach the coming legislative session, Republicans in the Illinois House and Senate have chosen new leaders for the next General Assembly in the Senate, that means state Sen. John Curran, of Downers Grove, will take over from Sen. Dan McConchie — and after McConchie spent just two years in the leadership role.”

 

To win, Barickman says GOP needs more moderate voices

WGLT

Charlie Schlenker

11/21/2022

“State Sen. Jason Barickman said Illinois voters punished Republicans in the midterm election, in part, because of the GOP stance on abortion.”

 

“As a result, Illinois Republicans have chosen new state House and Senate leaders — Sen. John Curran of Downers Grove and Rep. Tony McCombie of Savanna.”

 

Sen. John Curran

11-22-22

WILL-TV (Urbana-Public Television)

Issue: New Senate Republican Leader

 

Sen. John Curran

11-23-22

Illinois Business Journal

Issue: New Senate Republican Leader

 

Sen. John Curran

11-26-22

WBEZ Radio (Chicago) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: New Senate Republican Leader

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

11-22-22

WILL-TV (Urbana-Public Television)

Issue: Senate Republican leadership change

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

11-23-22

Illinois Business Journal

Issue: New Senate Republican Leader

SAFE-T Act

Local Illinois lawmakers hope to address SAFE-T Act during veto session

WSIU Public Broadcasting

Benjy Jeffords

11/25/2022

“State Senator Dale Fowler says he’s very confident there will be some changes during the veto session.”

 

Sen. John Curran

11-22-22

The Chicago Reporter

Issue: Potential SAFE-T Act changes

MISC.

State senator proposing legislation to combat fentanyl epidemic

WCSJ News

Ethan Kruger

11/21/2022

“A bill being introduced by Morris Republican State Senator Sue Rezin seeks to add teeth to laws that punish those for selling fentanyl.”

 

Will Illinois pass a constitutional amendment on abortion?

Illinois Times

Rich Miller

11/23/2022

“The Illinois Senate Republicans’ new leader, John Curran, told Capitol News Illinois the other day that there was nothing left to do on the abortion topic in Illinois.”

 

Sen. John Curran

11-23-22

Bloomington Pantagraph

Issue: Thanksgiving Day

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

11-23-22

DeWitt Daily News

Issue: Learning the new Senate district

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-23-22

DeWitt Daily News

Issue: Learning the new Senate district

Events

Sen. Fowler helps organize a ham/turkey giveaway for Thanksgiving

WSIU Public Broadcasting

Brad Palmer

11/14/2022

“State Senator Dale Fowler has teamed up with Meridian and Heaven’s Kitchen to give 200 hams and turkeys to those in need this Thanksgiving season.”

 

Senator Fowler and Meridian to Give Away 200 free hams and turkeys

WSIU

Staff

11/16/2022

“State Senator Dale Fowler has teamed up with Meridian and Heaven’s Kitchen to give 200 hams/turkeys to those in need this Thanksgiving season.”

 

Senator Fowler and Meridian free ham and turkey giveaway

WSIL TV 3

Staff

11/18/2022

“State Senator Dale Fowler has teamed up with Meridian and Heaven’s Kitchen to give 200 hams/turkeys to those in need this Thanksgiving season.”

 

Thanksgiving meals for senior citizens in need

23 WIFR

WIFR Newsroom

11/19/2022

“Lifescapes’ clients gave away turkeys and hams at a drive-through event by the organizations staff and Illinois State Senator Dave Syverson’s office.”

Fentanyl Epidemic

State Senator Sue Rezin unveils legislation to battle fentanyl epidemic

WSPL FM 985, WGLC Classic Country 100.1
Staff

11/16/2022

“Illinois State Senator Sue Rezin, along with State Senator Sally Turner, have unveiled legislation that creates new offenses and penalties for those who engage in distributing and selling the powerful drug, fentanyl.”

 

Rezin Pushing For New Fentanyl-Related Charges And Penalties

WLPO 103.9

Jeremy Aitken

11/15/2022

‘“We cannot and should not continue to turn a blind eye to this staggering trend”. Those are words from State Senator Sue Rezin in regards to the ongoing fentanyl epidemic.’

 

“The Republican from Morris held a press conference along with State Senator Sally Turner of Beason and McLean County State's Attorney Erika Reynolds to unveil proposed laws creating new charges and penalties for those who sell drugs with fentanyl.”

 

State Senators announce legislation to target fentanyl

WAND

Staff

11/15/2022

“State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) and Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) held a press conference on Tuesday to unveil legislation that would create new offenses and penalties for those who intentionally sell scheduled drugs with fentanyl.”

 

Two Illinois lawmakers propose bill that could fight the fentanyl epidemic

WIFR 23

Staff

11/15/2022

“Illinois State Senator Sally Turner (IL-R) and Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin (IL-R) proposed a bill Tuesday that would allow attorneys to combat the fentanyl epidemic.”

 

Illinois legislators renew push to fight against opioids with new bill

WQAD 8

David Bohlman

11/15/2022

“On Tuesday, Illinois State Senators Sally Turner and Sue Rezin were joined by the Mclean County State's Attorney Erika Reynolds to renew their push in the fight against opioids.”

 

Officials create new penalties for individuals who sell fentanyl

WICS/WCCU, KHQA 7

Staff

11/16/2022

‘“Nationally, nearly 70,000 people 18 and older died in 2021 from synthetic opioid-related incidents, with 90 percent of those being fentanyl-related. That is equivalent to one plane crashing each and every day,” said Senator Sue Rezin, R-Morris.’

 

Illinois: New Legislation Cracks Down on Fentanyl Dealers

WWBL

John WWBL

11/15/2022

“Illinois Senator Sally Turner of Beason says the offense would be punishable by nine to 40 years in prison.”

 

Sens. Turner, Rezin Unveil Legislation To Combat Fentanyl Epidemic

WCSJ News

Justin Ritz

11/18/2022

“In their ongoing desire to combat the ongoing fentanyl epidemic that is running rampant throughout the state and nation, State Senator Sally Turner of Beason and Sue Rezin of Morris held a press conference at the State Capitol to unveil legislation that creates two new offenses and penalties for individuals who intentionally sell scheduled drugs with fentanyl or use electronic communication devices to sell fentanyl.”

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-16-22

KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) (1 other source)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-16-22

WRSP-TV (Springfield) (1 other source) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-16-22

WMBD-TV (Peoria) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-16-22

WAND- TV (Decatur) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-16-2

WGEM-TV (Quincy) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-15-22

WTZZ-TV Peoria

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-15-22

KLJB-TV (Davenport, IA)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-15-22

WCIA-TV (Champaign)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-15-22

WLS Radio (Chicago) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-15-22

KWQC-TV (Davenport, Ia.)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-15-22

WFLD-TV (Chicago)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-15-22

WGN Radio (Chicago)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-16-22

State Journal Register

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-16-22

KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) (1 other source)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-15-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-15-22

WCIA-TV (Champaign)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-15-22

Illinois Issues (3 other sources)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-15-22

Southern Illinoisan (2 other sources)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-15-22

Quad City Times

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-15-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-15-22

Centralia Morning Sentinel

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-15-22

WFLD-TV (Chicago)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-15-22

StarvedRock Media (Central Illinois regional news source)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

11-16-22

WSIL-TV (Harrisburg)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

11-16-22

WRSP-TV (Springfield) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

11-16-22

WMBD-TV (Peoria) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

11-16-22

WAND-TV (Decatur) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

11-16-22

WRSP-TV (Springfield) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

11-15-22

WYZZ-TV (Bloomington)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

11-15-22

KWQC-TV (Davenport, Ia)

Issue: Fentanyl epidemic

Health

Lawmakers press CMS, Aetna over diminished retiree health benefits

WCIA 3

Renée Cooper

11/16/2022

‘“What are we going to do to offer actual choice to these people who worked for the State of Illinois their entire lives? And by the way, the deal was free,” Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) said angrily.’

 

CMS Agrees to Senator Rose’s Request for EIU-Area Retiree Healthcare Seminar

My Radio Link (Mattoon)

Staff

11/19/2022

“State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) is pleased to report that CMS has agreed to his request to add an open enrollment seminar for Eastern Illinois University retirees, retired teachers, and retired state workers in and around Coles County.”

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

11-15-22

WCIA-TV (Champaign)

Issue: State retiree health insurance

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

11-15-22

WSIL-TV (Harrisburg)

Issue: State retiree health insurance

Interviews

Illinois State Senator Steve McClure

WTAX 93.9

Joey Mclaughin

11/15/2022

“Joey Mclaughin talks with Illinois State Senator Steve McClure about leadership in his caucus, the start of the veto session and the Safe-T act.”

Leadership

Curran eyes ‘balance’ as he prepares to lead Illinois Senate’s GOP minority

Capitol News Illinois

JERRY NOWICKI

11/18/2022

“Senate Minority Leader-elect John Curran will take over a caucus that’s more than doubled in size by the majority-party Democrats.”

 

“In January, he’ll take over for Minority Leader Dan McConchie, a Hawthorn Woods Republican who was chosen for the post in November 2020, but whose caucus chose a new route by electing Curran this week.”

 

Daily Herald opinion: With election out the way, it's time for sincerity on SAFE-T Act

Daily Herald

Staff

11/19/2022

‘And, we're encouraged by the words of Downers Grove Republican Senate Minority Leader-elect John Curran in a report by Capitol News Illinois: "There's no reason we can't be fair and, at the same time, protect public safety. That's where this needs to ultimately land."’

 

Opinion | Eye On Illinois: How will leadership change affect Statehouse strategy, tone?

Shaw Media

Scott T. Holland

11/19/2022

“Republicans changed General Assembly leadership this week, electing state Sen. John Curran, R-Downers Grove, as Senate minority leader and state Rep. Tony McCombie, of Savanna, to lead the House caucus.”

 

Curran preparing to take over Senate Republicans, downplaying division within Republican Party

The Daily Line

Ben Szalinski

11/17/2022

“The Senate Republican Caucus will have a new leader in January when Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) takes the helm from Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) after the caucus unanimously voted for Curran to be their leader at a closed-door meeting Tuesday night.”

 

New state Senate GOP leader welcomes billionaires’ bucks but warns party must ‘diversify our fundraising’

Chicago Sun Times

Tina Sfondeles

11/16/2022

“After a bruising election that relied heavily on billionaire megadonors, newly selected Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran on Wednesday said Republicans must find broader financial support for candidates if the party wants to have “a bigger voice” in Springfield.”

 

Curran ousts McConchie, McCombie follows Durkin as Republicans shake up General Assembly leadership

The Daily Line

Ben Szalinski

11/16/2022

“The Senate Republicans selected Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) as their new caucus leader with current Minority Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Wood) stepping aside. On the House side, Republicans backed Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) to be current Minority Leader Jim Durkin’s (R-Western Springs) successor.”

 

General Assembly returns to Springfield with several issues on tap a week after election shakes up membership

The Daily Line

Ben Szalinski

11/15/2022
“In the Senate, a group of lawmakers are also set to remove Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) from his leadership position. McConchie’s caucus gained one seat in the chamber, but The Illinoize reported Thursday that 13 of the 20 Republican senators signed on to a letter backing Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) to be the caucus’ next leader.”

 

After big losses last week, Illinois GOP vows big changes with new legislative leaders: ‘We certainly have a lot to rebuild’

Chicago Sun Times

Tina Sfondeles

11/15/2022

“Illinois Senate Republicans on Tuesday night selected Curran to lead their caucus, replacing Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods.”

 

Curran Named New Illinois Senate Republican Leader

Effingham Radio

Staff

11/16/2022

“The Illinois Senate Republicans are choosing state Senator John Curran to be their leader for the 103rd General Assembly.”

 

“He is replacing outgoing leader and state Senator Dan McConchie.”

 

ILGOP Selects New General Assembly Leadership

WLDS/WEAI

Benjamin Cox

11/16/2022

“Curran will replace Senator Dan McConchie of Hawthorne Woods.”

 

After Election Losses, Illinois Republicans Pick New State Senate and House Leaders

WTTW

Amanda Vinicky

11/15/2022

“Tony McCombie of Savanna as the new minority leader, and senators elected state Sen. John Curran of Downers Grove as their new leader, replacing, respectively, Jim Durkin and Dan McConchie.”

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

11-17-22

WRPW Radio (Bloomington/Normal)

Issue: Senate Republican leadership

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

11-17-22

Muddy River News (Quincy/Hannibal)

Issue: Senate Republican leadership

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

11-17-22

DeWitt Daily News

Issue: Senate Republican leadership

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

11-15-22

WTTW-TV (Chicago)

Issue: Senate Republican Leader

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

11-15-22

WGN-TV (Chicago) (1 other source)

Issue: Senate Republican Leader

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

11-15-22

Quad City Times (2 other sources)

Issue: Senate Republican Leader

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

11-15-22

Southern Illinoisan

Issue: Senate Republican Leader

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

11-15-22

Daily Herald (2 other sources)

Issue: Senate Republican Leader

 

Sen. John Curran

11-17-22

WICD-TV (Champaign) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Senate Republican leadership

 

Sen. John Curran

11-17-22

WCCU-TV (Springfield)

Issue: Senate Republican leadership

 

Sen. John Curran

11-17-22

WRPW Radio (Bloomington/Normal)

Issue: Senate Republican leadership

 

Sen. John Curran

11-17-22

Muddy River News (Quincy/Hannibal)

Issue: Senate Republican leadership

 

Sen. John Curran

11-17-22

DeWitt Daily News

Issue: Senate Republican leadership

 

Sen. John Curran

11-16-22

WRSP-TV (Springfield) (2 other sources)

Issue: New Senate Republican Leader

 

Sen. John Curran

11-16-22

WHBF-TV (Quad Cities) (1 other source)

Issue: New Senate Republican Leader

 

Sen. John Curran

11-16-22

WAND-TV (Decatur) (multiple newscasts) ( 2 other sources)

Issue: New Senate Republican Leader

 

Sen. John Curran

11-15-22

WCIA-TV (Champaign)

Issue: New Senate Republican Leader

 

Sen. John Curran

11-15-22

WTTW-TV (Chicago)

Issue: Senate Republican Leader

 

Sen. John Curran

11-15-22

WICD-TV (Champaign) (2 other sources)

Issue: Senate Republican Leader

 

Sen. John Curran

11-15-22

WGN-TV (Chicago) (1 other source)

Issue: Senate Republican Leader

 

Sen. John Curran

11-15-22

Quad City Times (2 other sources)

Issue: Senate Republican Leader

 

Sen. John Curran

11-15-22

Southern Illinoisan

Issue: Senate Republican Leader

 

Sen. John Curran

11-15-22

Daily Herald

Issue: Senate Republican Leader

 

Sen. John Curran

11-15-22

WUEZ Radio (Carterville) (2 other sources)

Issue: Senate Republican Leader

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

11-15-22

Chicago Tribune (Jim Nowlan opinion)

Issue: Leadership of the Illinois Republican Party

PRB

Illinois parole board has quorum, expects elevated clemency requests

The Center Square

Greg Bishop

11/15/2022

‘State Sen. Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington, told PRB Chair Edith Crigler that it's like a game of “cat and mouse.”’

 

Illinois parole board has quorum, expects elevated clemency requests

Illinois Radio Network

Greg Bishop

11/18/2022

‘State Sen. Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington, told PRB Chair Edith Crigler that it's like a game of “cat and mouse.”’

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

11-15-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield) (9 other sources)

Issue: Illinois Prisoner Review Board expects elevated clemency requests

SAFE-T Act

Safe-T Act talks at IL fall veto session to restart after Thanksgiving

WSIL TV 3

Danny Valle

11/15/2022

“Senator Chapin Rose (R-Champaign) says lawmakers weren't given enough time to read the bill. On the day the act passed both chambers in 2020, the senate voted just one hour after receiving the final bill.”

 

Lawmakers to tackle SAFE-T Act in fall veto session

News Channel ABC 20

Noelle Forde

‘"What I'm hoping is that there will be a major bill to really fix it," said Senator Steve McClure, R-Springfield. "Because there's been a couple of bills that have passed but none of them have really fixed the major flaws in the legislation, so that's one major thing to get done."’

 

Illinois legislators consider changes to law that abolishes cash bail

KSDK 5 On Your Side

Mark Maxwell

11/15/2022

“Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield), a former prosecutor, suggested the law should expand to give judges discretion whether to detain a defendant before their trial on all felony charges.”

 

Three legislative session days remain before Illinois' no-cash bail enacts Jan. 1

The Center Square

Andrew Hensel

11/19/2022

“Republicans have called for repealing the measure due to how Democrats handled it, said state Sen. John Curran, R-Downers Grove.”

 

With three session days left, SAFE-T Act changes could be forthcoming, ‘technical’ in nature

Capitol News Illinois

JERRY NOWICKI

11/16/2022

“Senate Minority Leader-elect John Curran, meanwhile, said in an interview with Capitol News Illinois that his caucus has generally been “frozen out” of negotiations on the SAFE-T Act’s cash bail provisions.”

 

Sen. John Curran

11-17-22

WJBD Radio Salem (5 other sources)

Issue: SAFE-T Act issues

 

Morris state senator to continue focusing on SAFE-T Act after reelection

WSPY News

Ethan Kruger

11/16/2022

“Morris Republican State Senator Sue Rezin says she wants to see continued work on the SAFE-T Act in her next term.”

UI Trust Fund

Gov. Pritzker aims to boost funds, pay debts ahead of forecasted $1.7 Bill surplus

WSIL TV 3

Danny Valle

11/15/2022

“Senator Chapin Rose (R-Champaign) says the state should plan to use the projected surplus to pay down debt like the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.”

Veto Session

Sen. Steve McClure

11-16-22

KSDK-TV (St. Louis, Mo.) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Veto Session/Ending Cash Bail

 

Sen. Steve McClure

11-16-22

KHQA-TV (Quad Cities)

Issue: Veto Session/Ending Cash Bail

 

Sen. Steve McClure

11-15-22

WICD-TV (Champaign) (1 other source)

Issue: Veto Session/Ending Cash Bail

MISC.

Illinois GOP Taking Stock, Looking to Future After ‘Very Disappointing’ Election

WTTW

Paul Caine

11/14/2022

“Republican state Sen. Jason Plummer agreed that the Republican Party in Illinois simply does not have the electoral infrastructure to compete effectively.”

 

Sen. Steve McClure

11-14-22

Edwardsville Intelligencer

Issue: Amazon layoffs (Note: Amazon has a huge warehouse in the Edwardsville area)

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

11-17-22

Crain’s Chicago Business

Issue: Abortion

Veterans Affairs

State Senator Sue Rezin seeks family photos and stories of veterans to be showcased in Springfield

WSPL FM 985, WGLC Classic Country 100.1

Staff

11/07/2022

“To help pay tribute to veterans and honor their legacies and sacrifices, State Senator Sue Rezin is encouraging constituents to submit a photo and story of their loved one who served our nation so they can be displayed in the rotunda of the Illinois Capitol from November 10th through November 28th in honor of Veterans Day.”

 

Sen. Fowler seeks photos, stories of veterans to be showcased at Capitol

WSIL TV 3

Staff

11/09/2022

“In honor of Veterans Day and the sacrifices made by those who served, Senator Dale Fowler is asking people to submit a photo and story of their loved one to be displayed at the Illinois State Capitol.”

 

Submit photos of veterans to be showcased at Illinois Capitol

KFVS 12

Amber Ruch

11/09/2022

“According to a release from Senator Dale Fowler, the photos and stories will be displayed in the rotunda of the Capitol from November 10-28 in honor of Veterans Day.”

 

“Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant is also working on the project.”

 

State Sen. Dale Fowler seeks photos of southern Illinois veterans for Veterans Day display in Capitol rotunda

WPSD Local

Leanne Fuller

11/10/2022

“Illinois State Sen. Dale Fowler is asking his constituents to submit photos and stories of loved ones who are veterans. Photos will be displayed in the Illinois Capitol rotunda through Nov. 28 in honor of Veterans Day.”

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

11-9-22

KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, Mo.)

Issue: Veterans exhibit at the Capitol

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

11-10-22

WPSD-TV (Paducah, Ky.)

Issue: Veterans exhibit at the Capitol

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-11-22

WQRF-TV (Rockford)

Issue: Veterans exhibit at the Capitol

MISC.

District 95 receives praise

The Prairie Press

Nancy Zeman

11/07/2022

“The board also received congratulations from State Senator Chapin Rose, State Representative Brad Halbrook and U.S. House Rep. Mary Miller.”

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

11-11-22

Champaign News-Gazette

Issue: Illinois retiree health care coverage/letter to editor

Education

Could the COVID-19 vaccine be mandated for school children in Illinois?

KFVS 12

Colin Baillie

10/31/2022

‘“Honestly it’s a little bit of smoke and mirrors on Governor Pritzker’s part, because he knows he doesn’t have the authority to mandate children to get that particular vaccine,” said Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant.’

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

11-1-22

WEEK-TV (Peoria)

Issue: School child immunization/Covid and Pritzker

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

10-31-22

KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, Mo.)

Issue: School child immunization/Covid and Pritzker

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

11-1-22

WHOI-TV (Peoria)

Issue: School child immunization/Covid and Pritzker

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

11-1-22

WEEK-TV (Peoria)

Issue: School child immunization/Covid and Pritzker

Events

Illinois leaders teach 37th district high school students about political science, public service

WQAD8

Charles Hart

11/01/2022

“Illinois State Senator Win Stoller invited several high school students throughout the 37th district to learn about public policy and the legislative process.”

 

Sen. Win Stoller

11-1-22

WQAD-TV (Quad Cities) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Youth Advisory Council

 

Fowler engages students in state government through Student Advisory Council

Metropolis Planet

SCENE STAFF

10/31/2022

“State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) hosted over 90 students from 19 high schools Monday, Oct. 24, on the campus of Southern Illinois University Carbondale as a part of his annual Student Advisory Council.”

Health

Senator Rose Statement on AETNA and Carle Agreement

My Radio Link (Mattoon)

Staff

11/02/2022

“State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) released the following statement regarding the agreement announced between AETNA and Carle.”

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

11-3-22

WCIA-TV (Champaign)

Issue: Health care insurance for state retirees/his legislation

 

Senator Rose Files Bill to Offer Healthcare Choice to Retirees

Effingham Radio

Staff

10/31/2022

“In response to ongoing issues with the State of Illinois’ failure to provide adequate healthcare coverage for state retirees, State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) has filed legislation to allow them to choose their health insurance provider.”

 

Senator Rose Statement on AETNA and Carle Agreement

Effingham Radio

Staff

10/31/2022

“State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) released the following statement regarding the agreement announced between AETNA and Carle.”

 

Marron, Rose file bills to force health insurance options for retirees

WCIA 3

Cole Henke, Renée Cooper, Danny Connolly

10/31/2022

“Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) also filed a bill that would offer a voucher to the state’s retirees for a standard cost and use the voucher to an insurance plan of their choosing.”

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

11-1-22

WCIA-TV (Champaign) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Health insurance for state retirees

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

10-31-22

Champaign News Gazette

Issue: Health insurance for state retirees

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

11-1-22

WCIA-TV (Champaign) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Health insurance for state retirees/deal reached

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

11-1-22

Champaign News Gazette

Issue: Health insurance for state retirees

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

11-3-22

WCIA-TV (Champaign) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: State retiree health insurance

Veterans Affairs

State Senator looking for photos and stories of veterans to be highlighted at Illinois Capitol

WSPY News

Staff

11/03/2022

“Morris State Senator Sue Rezin is asking residents of the 38th District to submit photos and stories of their loved ones who served in the military.”

 

State Senator asking for photos for the ‘Honoring All Who Served’ Veterans Day Display at State Capitol

WCMY News

Steven Devine

11/03/2022

“The ‘Honoring All Who Served’ Veterans Day Display will on display at the Illinois State Capitol rotunda again this year. And 38th District St. Sen. Sue Rezin of Morris is asking local constituents to send photos for the display.”

 

Senator Rezin Asking Families for Veteran Pictures

WCSJ News

Tina Morrison

10/31/2022

“In honor of Veterans Day and to help pay tribute to the sacrifices and legacies of veterans, State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is encouraging families of veterans to submit a photo and story, of their loved one who served our nation, so it can be displayed in the rotunda of the Illinois Capitol, November 10 through November 28, 2022.”

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

11-3-22

WCMY Radio (Ottawa)

Issue: Veteran’s Day exhibit at the Capitol

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

11-3-22

WCSJ Radio (Morris)

Issue: Veteran’s Day exhibit at the Capitol

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

10-31-22

WCSJ-AM (Ottawa)

Issue: Veterans Day display at the Capitol

 

Family photos, stories of veterans requested to be showcased at Illinois Capitol

KFVS 12

Marsha Heller

10/31/2022

“Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant is working on a project to help pay tribute and to honor veterans in her district.”

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

11-7-22

WSIU Radio (Carbondale)

Issue: Veteran’s Day exhibit at the Capitol

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

10-31-22

KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, Mo.)

Issue: Veterans Day display at the Capitol

 

Sen. Dave Syverson

11-4-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Veteran’s Day exhibit at the Capitol

 

Sen. Sally Turner

11-7-22

Bloomington Pantagraph

Issue: Veterans Appreciation Breakfast at the Arrowsmith Community Center

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

11-1-22

Muddy River News

Issue: Veterans Day display at the Capitol

MISC.

Former Prosecutors & Appellate Court Justice Speak Out Against Meddling in Illinois Supreme Court Races

The Southland Journal

Don Tracy

11/01/2022

“Former Kane County State’s Attorney Joe McMahon, former Appellate Court Justice Bob Spence, and State Sen. John Curran, who served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Cook County, all spoke out against the millions of dollars Governor Pritzker, Speaker Welch, President Harmon, and other Democratic lawmakers have spent to elect Justice Mary K. O’Brien and Judge Elizabeth Rochford.”

 

Barickman suggests revamping state's cannabis regulation

WGLT

Charlie Schlenker

10/31/2022

“Marijuana is too expensive in Illinois, according to Republican state Sen. Jason Barickman of Bloomington, who says he'd support lowering taxes on legal cannabis in the state.”

 

Illinois Freedom Caucus meets on SAFE-T Act

WAND

Carlee Bronkema

11/01/2022

“Speakers of the event included Illinois State Representatives Dan Caulkins and Brad Halbrook, State Senator Steve McClure, State Representative Candidate Lisa Smith, and Macon County State's Attorney Scott Rueter.”

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

11-2-22

KBSI-TV (Cape Girardeau, Mo.)

Issue: Meat processing plant in Williamson County

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

11-2-22

KWQC-TV (Davenport, Ia.)

Issue: Line of Duty Compensation Act/funding compensation claims

 

Sen. Neil Anderson

11-2-22

OurQuadCities (Davenport, Ia.) (website is affiliated with WHBF-TV and KLJB-TV/Quad Cities)

Issue: Line of Duty Compensation Act/funding compensation claims

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

11-5-22

Champaign News Gazette

Issue: Community newspapers (Proft)

Events

High school students join Barickman to try their hand at lawmaking

Hoopeston Chronicle

Jordan Crook

10/26/2022

“State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) welcomed dozens of high school students to take a deep dive government and try their hand at the lawmaking process.”

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

10-27-22

Champaign News Gazette

Issue: Youth Advisory Council

 

STATE SEN. FOWLER HOSTS HOSTS HIGH SCHOOLS STUDENTS AT SIUC FOR STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL

US 97.7

Staff

10/26/2022

“State Senator Dale Fowler hosted over 90 students from 19 high schools Monday on the campus of Southern Illinois University Carbondale as a part of his annual Student Advisory Council.”

Sen. Dale Fowler

10-25-22

WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Youth Advisory Council

 

Students learn about state government during mock legislative committee hearing

My Journal Courier

Darren Iozia

10/28/2022

“In an effort to teach students from across the 50th Senate District about state government, Steve McClure, R-Springfield, hosted upward of 100 students Tuesday at the state Capitol to simulate government in action as part of McClure's Youth Advisory Council program.”

 

McClure Hosts Youth Advisory Council Mock Committee Hearing at UIS with High School Students

WLDS/WEAI News

Benjamin Cox

10/29/2022

“State Senator Steve McClure, Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer, State Senator Sally Turner, and former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar gathered at the University of Illinois Springfield on Wednesday as a part of McClure’s Youth Advisory Council program.”

 

Sen. Steve McClure

10-26-22

WHBF-TV (Davenport, IA) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Youth Advisory Council

 

Sen. Steve McClure

10-26-22

WICS-TV (Springfield) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Youth Advisory Council

 

Sen. Steve McClure

10-26/10-30-22

WCIA-TV (Champaign) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Youth Advisory Council

 

Sen. Steve McClure

10-26-22

WMBD-TV (Peoria) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Youth Advisory Council

 

Sen. Steve McClure

10-26-22

WQRF-TV (Rockford)

Issue: Youth Advisory Council

 

Sen. Steve McClure

10-26-22

KLJB-TV (Davenport, IA)

Issue: Youth Advisory Council

 

Sen. Steve McClure

10-26-22

WCCU-TV (Springfield)

Issue: Youth Advisory Council

 

Sen. Steve McClure

10-28-22

Jacksonville Journal-Courier

Issue: Youth Advisory Council

 

Sen. Steve McClure

10-29-22

WLDS/WEAI Radio (Jacksonville)

Issue: Youth Advisory Council

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

10-27-22

WSIL-TV (Harrisburg)

Issue: Youth Advisory Council

 

Sen. Sally Turner

10-28-22

Jacksonville Journal-Courier

Issue: Youth Advisory Council

 

Sen. Sally Turner

10-29-22

WLDS/WEAI Radio (Jacksonville)

Issue: Youth Advisory Council

SAFE-T Act

Rezin says SAFE-T Act and economy frequent topics during listening tour

WSPY News

Ethan Kruger

10/24/2022

“Morris Republican State Senator Sue Rezin says that the SAFE-T Act and the economy were the two hot topics during a recent tour around the 38th Illinois Senate District.”

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

10-25-22

WCSJ Radio (Ottawa)

Issue: Listening Tour/SAFE-T Act and the economy

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

10-24-22

WCSJ Radio (Morris) (1 other source)

Issue: Concerns about the SAFE-T Act/Economy during listening tour

 

Senator Plummer Hosting Town Hall Concerning Safe-T Act

Vandalia Radio

Erica Foltz

10/24/2022

“State Senator Jason Plummer says that is why he is hosting a Town Hall to discuss the safety act.”

 

Senator Plummer Says No Cash Bail, Added Costs Main Concerns of Safe-T Act

Vandalia Radio

Erica Foltz

10/25/2022

“State Senator Jason Plummer says it gets his attention that so many of the State’s Attorneys in Illinois from both parties have voiced concerns.”

 

Advisory: Sen. Plummer to Host Town Hall on SAFE-T Act in Vandalia

Effingham Radio

Staff

10/25/2022

“State Senator Jason Plummer; Fayette County State’s Attorney Joshua Morrison;Fayette County Sheriff David Russell”

 

Plummer Town Hall On Safe-T Act

WGEL

Staff

10/25/2022

“Illinois State Senator Jason Plummer will attend a Town Hall session Wednesday, October 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Kaskaskia College Vandalia Education Center.”

 

SAFE-T Act Town Hall is this evening, Sen Plummer says the plan never got the proper scrutiny from lawmakers

Vandalia Radio

Todd Stapleton

10/26/2022

“State Senator Jason Plummer says plan, which includes several different plans for law enforcement and also includes No Cash bail, never got any scrutiny from lawmakers before it’s early morning passage.”

 

Sen. Jason Plummer

10-26-22

Edwardsville Intelligencer (1 other source)

Issue: SAFE-T Act Town Hall

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

10-26-22

Muddy River News (Hannibal/Qincy)

Issue: SAFE-T Act Town Hall

Veterans Display

State senator wants to showcase stories of veterans at state Capitol

Shaw Local News Network

Staff

10/27/2022

“State Sen. Brian Stewart, R-Freeport, is asking constituents to submit photos and stories of their loved ones who performed uniform military service for a Veterans Day display on the first floor of the Capitol building.”

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

10-28-22

Starved Rock Media (Regional radio station group)

Issue: Veterans Day display at the Capitol

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

10-30-22

Ogle County Newspapers (1 other source)

Issue: Veterans Day display at the Capitol

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

10-28-22

Jacksonville Journal Courier

Issue: Veterans Day display at the Capitol

MISC.

Sen. Dan McConchie

10-24-22

Medline Newsroom (Medline corporate media)

Issue: Long-term care advocacy

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

10-27-22

WCMY Radio (Ottawa)

Issue: Starved Rock infrastructure improvements

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

10-29-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Starved Rock infrastructure improvements

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

10-26-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Local redistricting

 

 

Events

High School Students Join Barickman to Try Their Hand at Lawmaking

Cities 92.2

Tom Davis

10/21/2022

“State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) welcomed dozens of high school students to take a deep dive government and try their hand at the lawmaking process.”

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

10-21-22

WRPW Radio (Bloomington/Norma)

Issue: Youth Advisory Council

 

Panel believes SAFE-T Act should be repealed

Herald-Whig

MIKE SORENSEN

10/19/2022

“At a town hall meeting hosted by state Sen. Jil Tracy, R-Quincy, Wednesday at John Wood Community College, officials joined the chorus of other law enforcement and judicial officials across the state opposed to the changes.”

 

‘I’ve never seen anything like it … I’m appalled that it got passed’: Panel pleads for changes to be made to SAFE-T Act before Jan. 1

Muddy River News

David Adam

10/20/2022

“Yates joined Gary Farha and Todd Eyler from the Adams County State’s Attorney’s office, Brown County Sheriff Justin Oliver and State Sen. Jil Tracy, host of the event, for a discussion about the act, a nearly 800-page law which passed the Illinois Legislature on Jan. 13, 2021.”

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

10-21-22

Muddy River News (Quincy/Hannibal)

Issue: SAFE-T Act town hall

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

10-20-22

KHQA-TV (Hannibal, Mo.)

Issue: SAFE-T Act town hall

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

10-20-22

Muddy River News (Quincy-Hannibal)

Issue: SAFE-T Act town hall

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

10-20-22

WGEM-TV (Quincy) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: SAFE-T Act town hall

 

Sen. McClure hosts SAFE-T town hall

WTAX News Radio

Staff

10/19/2022

“Following a disruption by the Faith Coalition for the Common Good, State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) hosted a town hall meeting in the clubhouse at Piper Glenn Golf Course Wednesday night.”

 

Advocates and opponents of Pretrial Fairness Act in Illinois spar in local town hall

State Journal-Register

Patrick Keck

10/20/2022

“State Sen. Steve McClure and state Rep. Sandy Hamilton, both Springfield Republicans, were joined by Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell and state's attorneys Dan Wright and Gray Noll of Morgan County during a question and answer session before a standing-room-only crowd.”

 

McClure Hosting Town Hall Event on SAFE-T Act on Wednesday in Springfield

WLDS/WEAI News

Benjamin Cox

10/17/2022

“State Senator Steve McClure is hosting a town hall-style event on Wednesday in Springfield about the SAFE-T Act.”

 

Sen. Steve McClure

10-17-22

WLDS/WEAI Radio (Jacksonville)

Issue: SAFE-T Act town hall

 

Sen. Steve McClure

10-17-22

Jacksonville Journal-Courier

Issue: SAFE-T Act town hall

 

More meetings set to discuss Illinois’ no cash bail law

The Center Square

Greg Bishop

10/18/2022

“State Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, hosts a town hall in Springfield on Wednesday with officials from local law enforcement.”

 

“In Crystal Lake on Thursday, Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, and state Sen. Craig Wilcox, R-McHenry, host a town hall meeting.”

 

Motion Filed to Consolidate SAFE-T Act Suits in Kankakee County

WLDS/WEAI News

Benjamin Cox

10/21/2022

“State Senator Steve McClure held a town hall Wednesday night at Piper Glen Golf Course in Springfield that was disrupted by demonstrators from the Faith Coalition for the Common Good who say Illinois Republicans are attempting to dismantle the SAFE-T Act.”

 

Sen. Steve McClure

10-19-22

WIND Radio (Chicago)

Issue: SAFE-T Act forum

 

Sen. Steve McClure

10-18-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield) (5 other sources)

Issue: SAFE-T Act forum

 

Sen. Steve McClure

10-20-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield)

Issue: SAFE-T Act town hall

 

Sen. John Curran

10-18-22

Fox 32 (Chicago) (1 other source)

Issue: SAFE-T Act town hall

 

Sen. Craig Wilcox

10-18-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield) (5 other sources)

Issue: SAFE-T Act forum

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

10-18-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield) (5 other sources)

Issue: SAFE-T Act forum

Mental Health

Pritzker’s oversight of social services questioned amid abuse allegations at Choate mental health facility

Chicago Tribune

A.D. Quig and Sarah Macaraeg

10/21/2022

‘“I have to lay it at the feet of the governor because the buck stops with him,” state Sen. Terri Bryant of Murphysboro said of the incidents at Choate, which is just west of her district.’

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

10-21-22

Decatur Herald & Review (2 other sources)

Issue: Choate Mental Health Center/Pritzker oversight

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

10-21-22

Southern Illinoisan (1 other source)

Issue: Choate Mental Health Center/Pritzker oversight

Public Safety

Sen. Chapin Rose

10-19-22

Piatt County Journal-Republican

Issue: Violence against police

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

10-20-22

WCSJ Radio (Ottawa)

Issue: Amending the SAFE-T Act

 

State senator says SAFE-T Act amendment is in the works

WSPY News

Ethan Kruger

10/19/2022

“Morris Republican State Senator Sue Rezin says an amendment to the SAFE-T Act is in the works.”

 

Sen. Steve McClure

10-23-22

WIND Radio (Chicago) (1 other source)

Issue: SAFE-T Act

 

Sen. Steve McClure

10-21-22

WLDS/WEAI Radio (Jacksonville)

Issue: SAFE-T Act lawsuits

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

10-22-22

Daily Herald

Issue: SAFE-T Act impact on county finances

MISC.

Wheels keep turning on connector

Monroe County Republic-Times

Andrew Unverferth

10/19/2022

“State Senator Terri Bryant and other government officials have played a role in revitalizing the project for its most recent attempt.”

 

Illinois puts another $3.4 million toward Cairo port project

The Southern Illinoisan

LES O'DELL

10/19/2022

“State Sen. Dale Fowler applauded the release of the additional funds.”

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

10-21-22

DeWitt Daily News

Issue: School Report Card results/Pritzker fails Illinois children

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

10-18-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Ottaway YMCA groundbreaking

Ethics

'Sickened, but not surprised': What lawmakers are saying about new charges against Madigan

Daily Herald

Russell Lissau

10/14/2022

“Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods said he wasn't surprised by the new charges.”

 

Springfield’s scourge: Recent spate of federal charges and accusations of abusive behavior highlights ongoing problems

Chicago Tribune

Ray Long and Dan Petrella

10/14/2022

“Senate Republican leader Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods has called the governor “hypocritical” because his “failure to lead” enables corruption to permeate the state.”

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

10-14-22

Daily Herald

Issue: Madigan ethics charges/AT&T

Events

Southern Illinois Made Expo makes its in-person return this weekend

WSIL TV 3

Evie Allen

10/11/2022

“The event is a partnership between State Senator Dale Fowler and several southern Illinois Chambers of Commerce.”

 

Wilcox Opens Office as Toys for Tots Drop-off Point

McHenry County Blog

Cal Skinner

10/15/2022

“It may seem too early to start thinking about Christmas, but State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) wants to make sure every Illinois child has something special to unwrap this holiday season.”

 

Wilcox and McConchie Sponsoring SAFE-T Act Presentation

McHenry County Blog

Cal Skinner

10/14/2022

“If you have questions and want to separate fact from fiction once and for all, please attend a SAFE-T Act Town Hall Meeting Senator Dan McConchie and I are co-hosting on Thursday, October 20 in Crystal Lake.”

 

Local officials to host virtual panel on SAFE-T Act

WSPY NEWS

Staff

10/13/2022

“Morris State Senator Sue Rezin will be joined by Kendall County Sheriff Dwight Baird and Kendall County State's Attorney Eric Weis.”

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

10-15-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Traveling office hours/Plano

 

State Sens. McConchie, Wilcox to host Conversations Untapped

Northwest Herald

Shaw Local News Network

10/11/2022

“State Sens. Dan McConchie and Craig Wilcox will host a Conversations Untapped event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Spirit Water, 3300 Three Oaks Road in Cary.”

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

10-10-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Participation in the Senior Resource Fair resource fair in Yorkville.

Health

St. Margaret’s Health to explore reclassifying area facility to a Rural Emergency Hospital

WALLS 102

Staff

10/12/2022

“State legislators – Representative Lance Yednock and Senator Sue Rezin – to facilitate the incorporation of the REH designation into the Illinois Hospital Licensing Act.”

 

Chilling audio provides glimpse into abuse at state-run facility

Capitol News Illinois

BETH HUNDSDORFER

10/10/2022

“State Sen. Terri Bryant, a Republican from Murphysboro whose district includes Choate, said she was alarmed by the department’s handling of this case.”

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

10-12-22

Chronicle Media (Cook County)

Issue: Choate Mental Health Center abuse/phone audio released

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

10-11-22

KWMU Radio (St. Louis Public Radio) (3 other sources)

Issue: Choate Mental Health Center abuse/audio released

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

10-12-22

WCMY Radio (Ottawa) (1 other source)

Issue: St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley and Peru pursuing a Rural Emergency Hospital designation

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

10-10-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley and Peru pursuing a Rural Emergency Hospital designation

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

10-12-22

MSN.com

Issue: Mental Health Now campaign/supporting

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

10-12-22

MSN.com

Issue: Mental Health Now campaign/supporting

Interviews

Illinois State Senator Steve McClure

93.9 WTAX News Radio

Joey Mclaughlin

10/13/2022

“Joey Mclaughlin talks with Illinois State Senator Steve McClure about his upcoming town hall meeting on the SAFE-T act, and about his youth advisory council.”

SAFE-T ACT

Lawsuits looking to block SAFE-T Act stacking up as Pritzker signals changes ahead

The Center Square

Greg Bishop

10/10/2022

‘“Many of our constituents are going to read about legislation that consisted of more than 700 pages that was debated at 4:30 a.m., and they’re going to read, watch, and listen to those news reports about this legislation and immediately cast suspicion about what’s being done in the eleventh hour of this lame-duck session,” the lawsuits quote state Sen. Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington, from that January 2021 debate.’

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

10-10-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield) (9 other sources)

Issue: SAFE-T Act lawsuits

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

10-11-22

AdVantage News (Metro East online news) (3 other sources)

Issue: SAFE-T Act lawsuits piling up

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

10-13-22

Champaign News-Gazette

Issue: SAFE-T Act

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

10-13-22

WCIA-TV (Champaign) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: SAFE-T Act/Decatur police officers shot in attack

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

10-10-22

Muddy River News (Hannibal/Quincy)

Issue: SAFE-T Act Forum at John Wood Community College

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

10-13-22

WGEM-TV (Quincy)

Issue: SAFE-T Act

 

Sen. Steve McClure

10-16-22

Kewanee Star-Courier (1 other source)

Issue: SAFE-T Act/ ACLU supports reform

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

10-14-22

WCSJ Radio (Ottawa)

Issue: SAFE-T Act/Virtual panel

 

Sen. John Curran

10-13-22

Positively Naperville

Issue: SAFE-T Act forum

 

Sen. Steve McClure

10-13-22

Pure Oldies 107.5FM (Springfield/Capitol Radio Group stations)

Issue: SAFE-T Act

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

10-13-22

WSPY Radio (Aurora)

Issue: SAFE-T Act forum

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

10-13-22

WCIA-TV (Champaign) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: SAFE-T Act/Decatur police officers shot

Tax Rebates

Deadline to file for Illinois tax rebates Monday

WTWO 2 (WCIA)

Danny Connolly

10/14/2022

“Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) said many people in his district have contacted him about the property and income tax rebates and is warning Illinoisans to check their filing status before Monday.”

 

Senator Rose Warns Taxpayers: October 17 Key Deadline for Tax Rebates

Decatur Radio

Staff

10/14/2022

“State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) is hearing from a lot of confused taxpayers about the State of Illinois Tax Rebate program.”

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

10-14-22

WWVR Radio (Terre Haute, In.) (4 other sources)

Issue: Property tax rebates

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

10-14-22

Champaign News-Gazette

Issue: Property tax rebates

MISC.

Sen. Jil Tracy

10-10-22

Jacksonville Journal-Courier

Issue: Funding for WIU’s Center for Performing Arts

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

10-11-22

Raw Story (online news) (Meltwater says there are 12 other sources – with a reach of more than 2.5 million)

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

10-12-22

WLDS/WEAI Radio (Jacksonville)

Issue: Cass County Courthouse Square

 

Sen. Steve McClure

10-13-22

Illinois Times

Issue: Heartland Greenway Pipeline protests

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

10-14-22

WGEM-TV (Quincy) (multiple newscasts) (1 other source)

Issue: Top legislative issues

 

Events

Sen. Don DeWitte

10-7-22

Elgin Courier-News

Issue: Shred event/food drive at Gail Borden library

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

10-6-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Shred event and food drive

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

10-7-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Traveling Office hours, Oct. 18 at Plano Public Library

Public Safety

Heartland juvenile detention center called ‘a facility in crisis’ in 15-page inspection report

KFVS 12

Colin Baillie

10/03/2022

‘“The recent report highlighting some very troubling and serious findings within the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center is disappointing and unacceptable,” said Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg).’

 

State legislators and law enforcement discuss the impact of the Safe-T Act with business leaders

WSIU Public Radio

Benjy Jeffords

10/05/2022

‘“At a discussion with business leaders Wednesday morning State Senator Dale Fowler said he’s confident there will be more changes to it at the next session.”’

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

10-6-22

WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: SAFE-T Act

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

10-5-22

WSIU Radio (Carbondale) (1 other source)

Issue: SAFE-T Act

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

10-5-22

WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (2 other sources)

Issue: SAFE-T Act

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

10-2-22

WCMY Radio (Ottawa)

Issue: SAFE-T Act

 

Problems aplenty with 'not-so-safe SAFE-T Act'’

The News Gazette

Staff

10/04/2022

“We asked state Sen. CHAPIN ROSE, R-Mahomet: What’s the one aspect you welcome — or dread — more than any other in the SAFE-T Act, the transformational criminal-justice reform law that takes effect on Jan. 1, 2023?”

MISC.

Sen. Jil Tracy

10-9-22

OurQuadCities.com (1 other source)

Issue: Funding for WIU’s Center for Performing Arts

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

10-9-22

WLDS/WEAI Radio (Jacksonville)

Issue: Funding for WIU’s Center for Performing Arts

Ethics

Sen. Barickman sounds off on ethics, prisons and immigration

WGLT

Charlie Schlenker

09/27/2022

“Bloomington state Sen. Jason Barickman says the recent indictment of another senator shows current ethics laws do a poor job of holding lawmakers accountable to the people they serve.”

 

State senator suggests more local control in fighting corruption

WSPY News

Ethan Kruger

09/28/2022

“Morris State Senator Sue Rezin wants local state's attorneys to have more ability to prosecute corruption on the state level.”

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

9-28-22

WSPY Radio (Aurora) (1 other source)

Issue: Ethics/Local state's attorneys-prosecute corruption on the state level.

Events

Rochelle overpass dedicated to late Illinois Senator

23 WIFR

WIFR Newsroom

09/27/2022

“Family and friends of Roe as well as Mayor John Bearrows, State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) and Illinois Sen. Brian Stewart (R-45) shared stories about Roe’s commitment to Rochelle during his time as a senator- resulting in the construction of the overpass, a much-needed improvement to connect the community.”

 

Ceremony held dedicating overpass to late Sen. John B. ‘Jack’ Roe

Rochelle News-Leader

Jeff Helfrich

09/30/2022

“Mayor John Bearrows spoke at the event along with State Rep. Tom Demmer and State Sen. Brian Stewart, who co-sponsored House Joint Resolution 57 in Springfield to designate the Illinois Route 251 overpass in Rochelle in honor of Sen. Roe.”

 

Senator Turner Hosts Law Enforcement Advisory Council Meeting

Cities 92.9

Tom Davis

09/30/2022

“In her ongoing effort to foster open dialogue between local law enforcement officials and state’s attorneys regarding issues impacting their professions and public safety, State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) hosted a Law Enforcement Advisory Council meeting on September 28 at her district office in Lincoln.”

 

Sen. Sally Turner

9-30-22

WRPW Radio (Bloomington/Normal)

Issue: Law Enforcement Advisory Council

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

9-27-22

WGEM-TV (Quincy)

Issue: Senior Health Fair

Immigration

Experts see immigrants having an impact on state economy

News Channel ABC 20

David Pierce

09/27/2022

“Conversely, Illinois State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) believes immigrants will become a burden to Illinois taxpayers.”

 

Sen. Dave Syverson

9-27-22

WICD-TV (Champaign) (1 other source)

Issue: Immigrants will be a costly burden on Illinois taxpayers

Interviews

NEWSRADIO WJPF INTERVIEW WITH TERRI BRYANT

WJPF NewsRadio

Staff

09/28/2022

“Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.”

SAFE-T Act

Illinois St. Sen says abolishing cash bail in SAFE-T Act is an overreach

1430 WCMY News

Steven Devine

10/02/2022

“Illinois St. Sen. Jason Barickman says abolishing cash bail through the SAFE-T Act is an overreach.”

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

9-26-22

DeWitt Daily News

Issue: SAFE-T Act/Renegotiation expected

 

Sen. Dave Syverson

9-29-22

WIFR-TV (Rockford)

Issue: SAFE-T Act/elimination of cash bail

 

Sen. John Curran

9-28-22

Marathon Pundit (Morton, IL. Blogger)

Issue:  SAFE-T Act/Pritzker misleads to defend

 

Sen. John Curran

9-30-22

Decatur Herald & Review

Issue: SAFE-T Act lawsuit

Unemployment Debt

Illinois paying off $450 million of unemployment insurance fund debt

23 WIFR

Mike Miletich

09/27/2022

“Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) said Tuesday’s announcement comes on the verge of the largest tax increase on businesses in state history and does little to prevent it from happening.”

 

“Sen. Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) said it is disingenuous for Democratic leaders to pat themselves on the back for the payment when the burden of paying the remaining $1.3 billion will be placed on struggling Illinois businesses.”

 

Sens. Rezin, Stoller release statements disapproving of UI Trust Fund payment

Morris Herald-News

Shaw Local News Network

09/28/2022

“State Sens. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) and Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) have released the following statements regarding Gov. JB Pritzker’s use of $450 million to pay back a portion of the state’s $1.8 billion borrowed under Title XII of the Social Security Act.”

 

Sen. Win Stoller

9-27-22

WGEM-TV (Quincy)

Issue: Unemployment Trust Fund loan repayment

 

Sen. Win Stoller

9-27-22

WIFR-TV (Rockford) (1 other source)

Issue: Unemployment Trust Fund loan repayment

 

Sen. Win Stoller

9-30-2

Champaign News-Gazette

Issue: Unemployment Trust Fund debt

 

Sen. Win Stoller

9-28-22

WCMY Radio (Aurora)

Issue: Unemployment Trust Fund debt

 

Sen. Win Stoller

9-28-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Unemployment Trust Fund debt

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

9-27-22

WIFR-TV (Rockford) (1 other source)

Issue: Unemployment Trust Fund loan repayment

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

9-30-2

Champaign News-Gazette

Issue: Unemployment Trust Fund debt

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

9-28-22

WCMY Radio (Ottawa)

Issue: Unemployment Trust Fund debt

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

9-28-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Unemployment Trust Fund debt

MISC.

Sen. Dale Fowler

9-30-22

Hometown Register (regional newspaper group) (7 other sources)

Issue: Comptroller Mendoza acknowledges working on issues with Sen. Fowler

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

9-29-22

Southern Illinoisan (6 other sources)

Issue: State funding of death benefits for first responders

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

9-28-22

Southern Illinoisan

Issue: Southern Illinois economy

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

9-26-22

McDonough County Voice

Issue: Macomb Chamber of Commerce speech

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

9-28-22

Southern Illinoisan

Issue: Southern Illinois economy

 

Sen. Dave Syverson

9-28-22

Rockford Register Star

Issue: Hard Rock Casino construction