Senators in the News
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Week of 08/01/2022
Posted by Hanna Richter · August 08, 2022 1:47 PM
COVID-19
Senator Dale Fowler tests positive for COVID
WSIU Public Radio
Jennifer Fuller
08/02/2022
“Southern Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler has tested positive for COVID-19.”
Sen. Dale Fowler
8-3-22
WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (multiple newscasts) (1 other source)
Issue: Senator tests positive for COVID
Sen. Dale Fowler
8-2-22
WPSD-TV (Paducah, Ky) (2 other sources)
Issue: Senator tests positive for COVID
Sen. Dale Fowler
8-2-22
KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, Mo)
Issue: Senator tests positive for COVID
Sen. Dale Fowler
8-2-22
New Country Z100 Radio (Carbondale) (2 other sources)
Issue: Senator tests positive for COVID
Sen. Dale Fowler
8-7-22
KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, Mo.)
Issue: Fowler isolating after testing positive for Covid-19
DCFS
Sen. Chapin Rose
8-5-22
Ogle County Newspapers
Issue: DCFS problems
Sen. Chapin Rose
8-2-22
Muscatine Journal (Quad Cities)
Issue: DCFS problems
Sen. Chapin Rose
8-6-22
Kankakee Daily Journal
Issue: DCFS failures
Education
Sen. Brian Stewart
8-7-22
Ogle County Newspapers
Issue: National Sex-ed standards/Sauk Valley Schools won’t adopt
Sen. Sue Rezin
8-7-22
Ogle County Newspapers
Issue: National Sex-ed standards/Sauk Valley Schools won’t adopt
Sen. Win Stoller
8-7-22
Ogle County Newspapers
Issue: National Sex-ed standards/Sauk Valley Schools won’t adopt
Sen. Neil Anderson
8-7-22
Ogle County Newspapers
Issue: National Sex-ed standards/Sauk Valley Schools won’t adopt
Events
State Sen. DeWitte’s traveling office hours coming to Kane and McHenry counties
Northwest Herald
Shaw Local News Network
08/06/2022
“State Sen. Donald DeWitte, R-St. Charles, is bringing the resources of his legislative office to several communities in Illinois’ 33rd District over the next few months.”
Sen. Don DeWitte
8-6-22
Ogle County Newspapers
Issue: Traveling office hours coming to Kane and McHenry Counties
Sen. Dale Fowler
8-7-22
WSIU Radio (Carbondale)
Issue: Carbondale Senior Citizens Health and Wellness Fair
Sen. Dale Fowler
8-6-22
WPSD-TV (Paducah, Ky.)
Issue: Carbondale Senior Citizens Health and Wellness Fair
Sen. Terri Bryant
8-6-22
WPSD-TV (Paducah, Ky.)
Issue: Carbondale Senior Citizens Health and Wellness Fair
Sen. Terri Bryant
8-6-22
WSIU-TV (Carbondale)
Issue: Carbondale Senior Citizens Health and Wellness Fair
Interviews
92.7 WMAY
Staff
08/05/2022
“State Senator Sally Turner - 8/5/2022.”
Tax Cuts
State Senator says tax cuts to fight inflation should be permanent
WSPY News
Ethan Kruger08/01/2022
“Morris Republican State Senator Sue Rezin says tax cuts to groceries and gas in Illinois to fight inflation ought to the permanent.”
Sen. Sue Rezin
8-2-22
WCSJ Radio (Morris)
Issue: Temporary tax cuts should be permanent
MISC.
Sen. Terri Bryant
8-3-22
Monroe County Republic-Times
Issue: Columbia’s leaf collection site/IEPA decision
Sen. Terri Bryant
8-1-22
Champaign News-Gazette
Issue: Among 40 people chosen as an “Edgar Fellow”
Sen. Terri Bryant
8-7-22
WCIA-TV (Champaign)
Issue: 10th Edgars Fellows class meets in Champaign
Sen. Dave Syverson
8-6-22
Illinois Business Journal
Issue: The 2022 Bi-State Softball Showdown
Sen. Jason Plummer
8-6-22
Illinois Business Journal
Issue: The 2022 Bi-State Softball Showdown
Sen. Steve McClure
8-6-22
Illinois Business Journal
Issue: The 2022 Bi-State Softball Showdown
Rend Lake Resort receives renovation funding
Metropolis Planet
SCENE STAFF
08/07/2022
‘“We want to thank Gov. JB Pritzker, DNR, CDB, Sen. (Terri) Bryant, Sen. (Dale) Fowler and Rep. (Dave) Severin for all their hard work on making this come to fruition.”’
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Week of 07/25/2022
Posted by Hanna Richter · August 02, 2022 11:22 AM
DCFS
DCFS director grilled after audit
News Channel ABC 20
AJ Gersh, WICS
07/26/2022
‘“You are delusional," said Senator Chapin Rose, R-Champaign. "The facts are, that other state directors of agencies don't get held in contempt of court over 10 times for being nonresponsive, that is just inexcusable."’
The Daily Line
Ben Szalinski
07/27/2022
‘“Normally I say things will all due respect, but I can’t even say that this time,” said Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet).’
Lawmakers press DCFS director after recent audit findings
WAND
Staff
07/26/2022
‘"Where is the plan to get back to the basics? I mean, the sad part is we are here because of Ta'Naja Barnes," said Senator Chapin Rose (R) 51st District.’
Sen. Chapin Rose
7-27-22
KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, MO) (3 other sources)
Issue: DCFS audit
Sen. Chapin Rose
7-26-22
WCIA-TV (Champaign)
Issue: DCFS audit
Sen. Chapin Rose
7-26-22
WBBM-TV (Chicago)
Issue: DCFS audit
Sen. Chapin Rose
7-26-22
WAND-TV (Decatur)
Issue: DCFS audit
Sen. Chapin Rose
7-26-22
WICD-TV (Champaign) (2 other sources)
Issue: DCFS audit
Sen. Chapin Rose
7-26-22
Pure Oldies 107.5FM (Springfield)
Issue: DCFS audit
Sen. Chapin Rose
7-27-22
WQAD-TV (Quincy)
Issue: DCFS audit
Sen. Chapin Rose
7-26-22
WTHI-TV (Terre Haute, IN) (4 other sources)
Issue: DCFS audit
Sen. Chapin Rose
7-26-22
KWQC-TV (Quad Cities)
Issue: DCFS audit
Sen. Chapin Rose
7-31-22
WCIA-TV (Champaign) (8 other sources)
Issue: DCFS audit and contempt of court
Sen. Chapin Rose
7-31-22
Champaign News Gazette
Issue: DCFS audit and contempt of court
Energy
Sen. Bryant introduces bills to prevent energy rate hikes, rolling blackouts
WSIL TV
Staff
07/25/2022
“In response, Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has filed a legislative package aiming to prevent price spikes and rolling blackouts.”
Illinois GOP senator blames clean energy policies for rise in prices
My Stateline
Jack Baudoin
07/25/2022
“Republican Terri Bryant filed a package of bills on Monday rolling back the 2045 closure date for major coal and natural plants in the state.”
Southern Illinois lawmaker says fossil fuel plants should stay open to meet energy demand
Mike Miletich
07/25/2022
“Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has filed three bills that could address the energy supply for Ameren customers.”
MISO board approves nearly $10.5 billion in new transmission investments
The Center Square
Andrew Hensel
07/25/2022
“State Sen. Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro, said that the change to clean energy could be done without closing several coal-fired power plants in southern Illinois.”
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-26-22
KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) (3 other sources)
Issue: Energy grid/fossil fuel plants should stay open
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-25-22
WMAY Radio (Springfield) (10 other sources)
Issue: Energy grid/MISO investments
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-25/26-22
WEEK-TV (Peoria) (multiple newscasts) (2 other sources)
Issue: Special Session needed to address rising energy prices
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-25/26-22
WGEM-TV (Quincy) (multiple newscasts) (1 other source)
Issue: Energy grid/fossil fuel plants should stay open
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-26-22
WHBF-TV (Davenport, IA) (multiple newscasts)
Issue: Energy grid/fossil fuel plants should stay open
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-25/26-22
WTVO-TV (Rockford) (multiple newscasts)
Issue: Energy grid/”clean” energy to blame for rising energy prices
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-25-22
WQRF-TV (Rockford) (multiple newscasts)
Issue: Energy grid/”clean” energy to blame for rising energy prices
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-25/26-22
KWQC-TV (Davenport, IA) (multiple newscasts)
Issue: Energy grid/”clean” energy to blame for rising energy prices
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-25/26-22
WHOI-TV (Peoria) (multiple newscasts) (1 other source)
Issue: Special Session needed to address rising energy prices
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-25/26-22
WMBD-TV (Peoria) (multiple newscasts)
Issue: Energy grid/fossil fuel plants should stay open
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-25/26-22
WPSD-TV (Paducah, KY) (multiple newscasts)
Issue: Energy grid/fossil fuel plants should stay open
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-26-22
KMOV-TV (St. Louis, MO)
Issue: Energy grid/fossil fuel plants should stay open
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-25-22
KLJB-TV (Davenport, IA)
Issue: Energy grid/fossil fuel plants should stay open
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-25-22
WYZZ-TV (Peoria)
Issue: Energy grid/fossil fuel plants should stay open
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-25-22
WCIA-TV (Champaign) (multiple newscasts)
Issue: Energy grid/fossil fuel plants should stay open
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-26-22
KWQC-TV (Quad Cities)
Issue: Alternative energy/Keep fossil fuel plants open
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-26-22
WEEK-TV (Peoria)
Issue: Special Session needed to address rising energy prices
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-26-22
WYZZ-TV (Peoria)
Issue: Special Session needed to address rising energy prices
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-26-22
WQRF-TV (Rockford)
Issue: New legislation to repeal parts of Illinois clean energy bill
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-26-22
KLJB-TV (Davenport, IA)
Issue: Protecting consumer access to affordable and reliable energy
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-26-22
WQRF-TV (Rockford)
Issue: New legislation to repeal parts of Illinois clean energy bill
Events
Senator Sally Turner hosts Agriculture Advisory Committee
Rural Review
Staff
07/26/2022
“In her ongoing effort to foster open dialogue regarding agricultural issues with industry leaders, State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) hosted her Agriculture Advisory Committee on July 21 at the McLean County Farm Bureau in Bloomington.”
Advancing technology helps local agriculture
WSIL TV 3
Katie Melvin
07/28/2022
“Not only are you able to speak to experts in their field of study and enjoy free lunch, but Senator Terri Bryant was there to open the event.”
Senator Turner honored by Illinois Chamber
The Lincoln Courier
Staff
07/31/2022
“Illinois State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) was named Outstanding Freshman of the Year by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce.”
Sen. Sue Rezin
WCMY Radio (Ottawa)
Issue: Kids Safety Expo
Sen. Sue Rezin
7-25-22
EurekAlert (American Association for the Advancement of Science - AAAS) (2 other sources)
Issue: Argonne National Laboratory event
Sen. Sue Rezin
7-26-22
HPC Wire (Tech industry media)
Issue: Argonne National Laboratory
Sen. Dale Fowler
7-29-22
WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (multiple newscasts)
Issue: Speaking at Orthopedic Institute of Southern Illinois
Sen. Dale Fowler
7-28-22
Southern Illinoisan
Issue: Speaking at Orthopedic Institute of Southern Illinois
Gas Tax
The Illinois gas tax break: Does it make for good policy or politics?
Northern Public Radio
Maria Gardner Lara
07/28/2022
“State Senator Dave Syverson, a Republican representing parts of northern Illinois, said Gov. JB Pritzker and Democrats are giving the appearance the gas tax was suspended altogether, when only a portion of it has been delayed.”
Health
Mental Illness More Effective Focus Than More Laws
WSPY News
Tina Morrison
07/28/2022
“While State Senator Sue Rezin was a guest on People R Talking she was asked what, if any, legislative discussion followed the Highland Park shooting.”
State Senator says proper funding of health agencies important to fighting monkeypox outbreak
WSPY News
Ethan Kruger
07/29/2022
“Morris Republican State Senator Sue Rezin says that Illinois needs to ensure that health agencies are properly funded to counter the outbreak of the monkeypox virus.”
Sen. Sue Rezin
7-28-22
WCSJ Radio (Morris)
Issue: Mental Illness focus in the wake of the Highland Park shooting
Sen. Sue Rezin
7-29-22
WSPY Radio (Aurora) (1 other source)
Issue: Health agency funding for monkeypox
Sen. Chapin Rose
7-26-22
KWQC-TV (Quad Cities)
Issue: State employee retiree healthcare
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-27-22
Belleville News Democrat
Issue: Senior Health Fair — Aug. 2. – Red Bud.
Interviews
Capitol Connection July 31, 2022
WGN 9 (Chicago)
Dr. Robert Murphy
07/31/2022
“Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) joins Capitol Connection to discuss the ongoing issues at the Department of Children and Family Services.”
Public Safety
Sen. Dale Fowler
7-25-22
WMAY Radio (Springfield) (9 other sources)
Issue: SAFE-T Act/Ending cash bail
Illinois state's attorneys express concerns over the ending of cash bail
The Center Square
Kevin Bessler
07/25/2022
“During a Paul Simon Public Policy Institute appearance last spring, state Sen. Dale Fowler, R-Harrisburg, said some Democrats may have realized they may have gone too far with some of the changes to the criminal justice system.”
MISC.
Which states will legalize iGaming next?
NewsWatch
Staff
07/26/2022
“According to state Senator Dave Syverson, the likelihood of Illinois legalizing iGaming this year is nil.”
Crusing Down the River on a Saturday Afternoon
McHenry County Blog
Cal Skinner
07/26/2022
“From State Senator Craig Wilcox: More summer fun in the 32nd Senate District”
Nowlan joins Stoller constituent team
Geneseo Republic
Beth Welbers
07/28/2022
“In an effort to provide better constituent services to the residents of the 37th Senate District, State Senator Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) is announcing the hiring of James “Jim” Nowlan as part of his district office staff.”
Sen. Dale Fowler
7-29-22
The Waterways Journal (Media for the towing and barge industry on the inland waterways of the US)
Issue: Cairo Port project
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-31-22
Champaign News Gazette
Issue: Selection for class of “Edgar Fellows”
Sen. Win Stoller
7-29-22
Kewanee Star-Courier
Issue: Senate certificates of recognition presented to Kewanee’s “Outstanding Citizen”
Sen. Dale Fowler
7-29-22
Illinois Ag Connection (farming industry media)
Issue: State snake designation
Sen. Win Stoller
7-28-22
Geneseo Republic
Issue: District office staff
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Week of 07/18/2022
Posted by Hanna Richter · July 25, 2022 2:22 PM
COVID-19
Some worry a repeat of COVID-mandate ‘chaos’ could start Illinois’ school year
The Center Square
Greg Bishop
07/19/2022
“State Sen. John Curran, who is on the bipartisan Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, worries there’ll be a repeat of last year.”
Drug Task Force
Legislators, Law Enforcement Meet to Discuss Drug Task Force Funding
Classic Hits 97.9 XFM
Greg Sapp
07/20/2022
“Illinois State Senators Jason Plummer and Steve McClure were in attendance along with representatives of Congresswoman Mary Miller, State Senator Darren Bailey and State Representatives Blaine Wilhour and Adam Niemerg.”
Effingham Radio
Staff
07/21/2022
“The SEIDTF leadership would like to thank the following attendees for their interest in the meeting: Senator Jason Plummer of the 54th District, Senator Steve McClure of the 50th District”
Sen. Steve McClure
7-20-22
WXEF Radio (Effingham)
Issue: Drug Task Force funding
Sen. Jason Plummer
7-22-22
WJBD Radio Salem (1 other source)
Issue: Funding for Illinois Drug Task Force
Sen. Jason Plummer
7-20-22
WXEF Radio (Effingham)
Issue: Drug Task Force funding
Sen. Darren Bailey
7-20-22
WXEF Radio (Effingham)
Issue: Drug Task Force funding
Events
Rezin hosts Agriculture Advisory Committee
WCSJ News FM 103.1
Justin Ritz
07/19/2022
“Local farmers and agricultural industry leaders came together on July 13 at Stewart Farms in Yorkville to discuss agricultural-related issues with State Senator Sue Rezin and Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.”
Local farmers met with Senator and Ag Director in Yorkville
WCSJ News FM 103.1
Justin Ritz
07/20/2022
“On July 13th, local farmers and agricultural industry leaders came together at Yorkville's Stewart Farms, in an open forum discussion, with Department of Agriculture Director, Jerry Costello and Senator Sue Rezin.”
Rezin hosts Agriculture Advisory Committee at Yorkville farm
Shaw Local News Network
Staff
07/24/2022
“Local farmers and agricultural industry leaders came together July 13 for Illinois Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin’s Agriculture Advisory Committee meeting at Stewart Farms in Yorkville to discuss agricultural-related issues with Rezin, R-Morris, and Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.”
Sen. Sue Rezin
7-24-22
Ogle County Newspapers
Issue: Rezin Hosts Ag Advisory Committee
Sen. Sue Rezin
7-20-22
WSPY Radio (Aurora)
Issue: Agriculture Advisory Committee hearing
Sen. Sue Rezin
7-19-22
WCSJ Radio (Morris)
Issue: Agriculture Advisory Committee meets
Senator Terri Bryant hosted first-ever Agriculture Advisory Committee meeting
North County News
Joel Heidel
07/20/2022
“Pictured is State Senator Terri Bryant speaking at her recent Agriculture Advisory Committee meeting.”
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-18-22
Targeted News Service (News aggregate for local media)
Issue: Agriculture Advisory Committee hearing
Sen. Dan McConchie
7-19-22
Daily Herald
Issue: Lake Zurich Kids’ Fair August 13
Sen. Jil Tracy
7-19-22
Muddy River News (Quincy)
Issue: Local vendors sought for fall Senior Adult Fair
Healthcare
Sen. Chapin Rose
7-20-22
WCIA-TV (Champaign)
Issue: Medicare advantage plans
Sen. Chapin Rose
7-22-22
WCIA-TV (Champaign) (multiple newscasts)
Issue: State Retiree Health Care
Interviews
NEWSRADIO WJPF INTERVIEW WITH TERRI BRYANT
WJPF NewsRadio
Staff
07/18/2022
“State Sen. Terri Bryant joins The Morning Newswatch.”
WGLT's Sound Ideas - Thursday, 7/21/22
WGLT 89.1 FM
Sarah Nardi
07/21/2022
“State Senator Jason Barickman of Bloomington discusses the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade as well as renewed calls for an assault weapons ban.”
MISC.
Sen. Jil Tracy
7-19-22
WGIL Radio (Galesburg)
Issue: Local Rebuild Illinois grants
Sen. John Curran
7-18-22
MSN.com (1 other source)
Issue: ISP ‘Clear and Present Danger’ reports
Not as advertised: Taxpayers, state workers spend millions on ‘depleted’ senior insurance plan
WCIA 3
Renée Cooper
07/20/2022
‘“If you tell people, ‘This is who your providers are,’ then those should be your providers, or you should be able to change,” Republican Senator Chapin Rose of Mahomet reacted.’
Harrington Law marking century in business
The News-Gazette
Deb Pressey
07/24/2022
“The law firm continues to employ state Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, and in the past also employed former state Sen. Rick Winkel.”
Ewing field day covers precision and conservation
Illinois Farmer Today
Staff
07/21/2022
“Senator Terri Bryant will open the program as she discusses the important role of public agricultural research and demonstration centers.”
Sen. Chapin Rose
7-23
DeWitt Daily News
Issue: Illinois Unemployment
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Week of 07/11/2022
Posted by Hanna Richter · July 18, 2022 11:31 AM
Firearm Legislation
Measure to ban ‘assault weapons’ in Illinois gains cosponsors and criticism
The Center Square
Greg Bishop
07/12/2022
“State Sen. Neil Anderson, R-Andalusia, criticized advancing such measures.”
Sen. Neil Anderson
7-12-22
WMAY Radio (Springfield) (4 other sources)
Issue: Firearm legislation to restrict gun ownership
Sen. Darren Bailey
7-13-22
Benton Evening News (7 other sources)
Issue: Assault weapons ban
Sen. Darren Bailey
7-13-22
Illinois Times
Issue: Assault weapons ban
Sen. Neil Anderson
7-13-22
WIND Radio (Chicago)
Issue: Assault weapons ban
Sen. Darren Bailey
7-14-22
Kewanee Star-Courier
Issue: Gun restrictions
Higher Education
Three bills impacting Illinois higher education now law
The Center Square
Andrew Hensel
07/11/2022
“During a spring debate on HB5464, state Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Champaign, criticized the board's involvement due to previous failures.”
Sen. Chapin Rose
7-11-22
WMAY Radio (Springfield) (4 other sources)
Issue: Higher education legislation
Interviews
PodBean
Stevie Jay & Diane Ducey
07/12/2022
“Stevie Jay & Diane Ducey talk politics with analyst Donald P Mazzella and Senator Chapin Rose in addition to sharing sports headlines and stories of the day.”
NEWSRADIO WJPF INTERVIEW WITH DALE FOWLER
NewsRadio WJPF
Staff
07/12/2022
“Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) joins The Morning Newswatch.”
State Senator Steve McClure - 7/12/2022
WMAY 92.7 FM (Springfield)
Staff
07/12/2022
“Patrick Pfingsten, filling in for Jim Leach, talks with Illinois State Senator Steve McClure.”
Illinois State Senator Steve McClure
WTAX NewsRadio 93.9 FM
Joey M.
07/11/2022
“Joey McLaughlin talks with Illinois State Senator Steve McClure about the primary election, getting out in the newly proposed district and the possibility of a special session on abortion and gun control.”
Terri Bryant Interview 7 - 13 – 22
Soundcloud (WXAN)
Radio Will
07/13/2022
“Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant joined WXAN to talk about the potential for a special session and the latest happenings in the Illinois Department of Corrections.”
State Senator Chapin Rose 7-14-22
The News Gazette
Staff
07/14/2022
“Dave Gentry and CW Greer talk to State Senator Chapin Rose about issues during the June primary, what JB Pritzker has been up to, and more.”
Unemployment Debt
Unpaid unemployment debt to raise taxes for businesses
CNY Central
AUSTIN DENEAN - The National Desk
07/11/2022
‘“We could’ve and should’ve avoided this by allocating some of the billions of federal dollars we got from the federal government last year,” Republican state Sen. Terri Bryant said in a statement.’
MISC.
Sen. Dave Sverson
7-12-22
Rockford Register Star
Issue: Local industrial park redevelopment
Sen. Dale Fowler
7-13-22
DuQuoin Evening Call (3 other sources)
Issue: Southern Illinois Honor Flights
Sen. Steve McClure
7-13-22
Illinois Times
Issue: Ending cash bail
Sen. Dale Fowler
7-14/15-22
WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (multiple newscasts)
Issue: Fowler/Bonnen Foundation clothes for kids
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Week of 07/04/2022
Posted by Hanna Richter · July 12, 2022 11:04 AM
Dual Credit
Bill to increase access to dual credit courses signed into law
WSPY News
Ethan Kruger
07/08/2022
“A bill meant to increase access to high school courses that also count for college credit was signed into law last month. Morris Republican State Senator Sue Rezin sponsored the bill.”
Sen. Sue Rezin
7-8-22
WCSJ Radio (Morris) (2 other sources)
Issue: Dual college credit sources
Gun Laws/ Highland Park Parade
Sen. Dan McConchie
7-6-22
WCIA-TV (Champaign)
Issue: React to Highland Park parade killings
Sen. Dan McConchie
7-6-22
KLJB-TV (Davenport, IA) (multiple newscasts)
Issue: React to Highland Park parade killings
Sen. Neil Anderson
7-7-22
WIND Radio (Chicago)
Issue: React to Governor’s remarks following Highland Park parade killings
Sen. Neil Anderson
7-6-22
WMAY Radio (Springfield) (8 other sources)
Issue: React to Highland Park parade killings
Sen. Neil Anderson
7-10-22
WIND Radio (Chicago)
Issue: Anderson criticizes Pritker’s emotional response to Highland Park shooting
Sen. Dan McConchie
7-6-22
WCIA-TV (Champaign) (multiple newscasts)
Issue: Illinois gun laws
Sen. Dan McConchie
7-6-22
WHBF-TV (Davenport, IA) (multiple newscasts)
Issue: Illinois gun laws
Sen. Dan McConchie
7-6-22
WMBD-TV (Peoria) (multiple newscasts)
Issue: Illinois gun laws
Using Firearms Restraining Order Act among solutions officials see to combat gun violence
The Center Square
Greg Bishop
07/07/2022
“State Sen. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, said there should be more focus on mental health and utilization of the Firearm Restraining Order Act.”
Will There Be a Push for Gun Legislation in Illinois?
The Illinoize
Patrick Pfingsten
07/05/2022
“Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley), a pro-gun lawmaker, said Monday Democrats are overreacting to the latest crisis.”
Interviews
NEWSRADIO WJPF INTERVIEW WITH JASON PLUMMER
NewsRadio WJPF
Staff
07/06/2022
“Illinois State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) joins The Morning Newswatch.”
Roe V. Wade Overturn
Sen. Dan McConchie
7-7-22
WRPW Radio (Bloomington/Normal) (4 other sources)
Issue: Special Session on abortion
Sen. Dan McConchie
7-5-22
Quincy Herald-Whig
Issue: Special Session on abortion
MISC.
What Senator Rezin Wants Constituents to Know
WCSJ News
Justin Ritz
07/08/2022
“State Senator Sue Rezin and her staff will have traveling office hours this month.”
Sen. Don De Witte
7-8-22
Chicago Tribune
Issue: Elgin Secretary of State mobile unit event
Sen. Jason Barickman
7-10-22
Bloomington Pantograph
Issue: Redistricting gives Bloomington/Normal three state senators
Sen. Sally Turner
7-10-22
Bloomington Pantograph
Issue: Redistricting gives Bloomington/Normal three state senators
Sen. Sue Rezin
7-8-22
WCSJ Radio (Morris)
Issue: Traveling office hours
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-7-22
FarmWeek
Issue: U of I Agronomy Field Day July 28
Sen. Jil Tracy
7-7-22
Hannibal Courier-Post (Hannibal, Mo.)
Issue: Vendors sought for Fall Senior Adult Health Fair
Sen. Dale Fowler
7-7-22
Metropolis Planet
Issue: $200,000 DCEO grant for Ft. Massac/Massac Village development
Sen. Don DeWitte
7-7-22
Ogle County Newspapers
Issue: Mobile Secretary of state event in Kane County
Sen. Jil Tracy
7-6-22
Quincy Herald Whig
Issue: District office moving to new location
Sen. Sally Turner
7-6-22
Lincoln Daily News
Issue: Lodge Off 66 Grand Opening
Sen. Dale Fowler
7-4-22
Metropolis Planet
Issue: Cairo Port District funding
Sen. Dan McConchie
7-5-22
Daily Herald
Issue: Recycling event in Lake Zurich
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Week of 06/27/2022
Posted by Hanna Richter · July 06, 2022 1:47 PM
COVID-19
Senator Rezin shares concerns about communities having budget issues due to Covid funds running dry
WCSJ News
Justin Ritz
07/03/2022
“State Senator Sue Rezin says that cities and villages should be careful about their use of COVID-19 relief funds.”
Sen. Sue Rezin
7-1-22
WCSJ Radio (Morris)
Issue: Covid funds for local government
Roe V. Wade Overturn
Grundy County Lawmaker Shares Thoughts On Abortion Ruling
WCSJ Radio
Tina Morrison
06/28/2022
“State Senator Sue Rezin was on WCSJ’s People R Talking, Monday, and spoke on one of the latest topics of interest across the country.”
Tax Relief
Statement From Senator Plummer On Pritzker’s Tax Relief Plan
Effingham Radio
Staff
06/30/2022
‘State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) released the following statement after Governor Pritzker and legislative Democrats held a press conference touting their tax plan: “I don’t understand how the Governor and his legislative allies could possibly have the gall to brag about these supposed tax savings after spending the last three years trying to raise every tax and fee they could find.”’
Illinois Relief Funds Exploited Due to Executive Indolence
WCSJ Radio
Tina Morrison
06/29/2022
“State Senator Sue Rezin says fraud prevention methods existed, at that time, they just were not implemented. She added that, had available measures been taken, it would have saved millions, potentially even billions of dollars, in funding that, instead, our state saw simply wasted due to administration’s inaction on fraud prevention and identity protection.”
Impacted Homeowner Jodi Eisenmann and Senator Rose Respond to AG’s Insulting Settlement
Decatur Tribune
Staff
06/30/2022
“While Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is patting his own back over settling litigation related to a major gas leak into the Mahomet Aquifer, the end result for affected families is virtually nothing, according to State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet).”
Illinois tax policies some criticize as ‘election-year gimmicks’ begin Friday
The Center Square
Greg Bishop
06/30/2022
“State Sen. Darren Bailey, who voted for the tax reductions and rebate plan but not the overall budget, gave his characterization of the measures.”
Sen. Jason Plummer
7-1-22
WMBD-TV (Peoria)
Issue: Democrat “tax relief” plan
Sen. Jason Plummer
7-1-22
WGN Radio (Chicago) (multiple newscasts)
Issue: Democrat “tax relief” plan
Sen. Dan McConchie
6-28-22
Newsweek magazine
Issue: Temporary tax suspension on groceries and gasoline
MISC.
The Daily Line
Ben Szalinski
07/06/2022
“Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) called for a special session to focus on mental health resources to address gun violence.”
Comptroller pledges to expedite payments to Cairo Port District
Metropolis Planet
SCENE STAFF
07/04/2022
“She was joined by State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg), who has spearheaded the effort to get the construction of the port going.”
Sen. Dale Fowler
6-27-22
WSIL-TV (Harrisburg)
Issue: Alexander-Cairo Riverport project
Sen. Dale Fowler
7-1-22
Southern Illinoisan
Issue: Reed Station Road progress
Sen. Terri Bryant
7-1-22
Southern Illinoisan
Issue: Reed Station Road progress
Sen. Steve McClure
6-30-22
Day By Day Live (Chicago online media)
Issue: Voting rights for prison inmates
Sen. Steve McClure
7-1-22
WLS Radio (Chicago)
Issue: Voting for prison inmates
Sen. Chapin Rose
6-30-22
WMAY Radio (Springfield) (7 other sources)
Issue: Out-of-state fireworks purchases
Sen. Dale Fowler
6-27-22
Metropolis Planet
Issue: Illinois’ State Snake
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Week of 06/20/2022
Posted by Hanna Richter · June 28, 2022 3:42 PM
Electric Costs
GOP lawmakers: Angst over rising electric bills demands legislative action
WGLT
Charlie Schlenker
06/21/2022
‘"I think what's going to happen is there's going to be a significant sticker shock. And we need to have found some viable solutions that could work," said State Sen. Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington.’
“Sen. Sally Turner, R-Lincoln, said the price hikes are also uneven in Illinois.”
Events
Leaders gathered in Cairo for updates on the Alexander-Cairo port project
KFVS 12
Colin Baillie
06/24/2022
“Illinois state senator Dale Fowler knows how critical this port is going to be for his district.”
Town Hall On Vandalia Correctional Center Sees Large Turnout
Effingham Radio
Staff
06/24/2022
“The event was hosted by State Senator Jason Plummer and State Representative Blaine Wilhour with local and district union officials in attendance as well as State Senator Terri Bryant and State Senator Steve McClure.”
Professional bullriding event in Marion results in large donation for kids' shoes
The Southern Illinoisan
JOHN D. HOMAN
06/20/2022
‘Judging by his actions, Sen. Dale Fowler may be taking a page from the Steve Miller Band of the 1970s as he makes every effort to "shoe the children with no shoes on their feet."’
Sen. Dale Fowler
6-22-22
Southern Illinoisan
Issue: Paying tribute to victims of the 1922 mine worker massacre
IDES Fraud
Republicans say Pritzker administration should have done more to combat IDES fraud
WSPY News
Ethan Kruger
06/22/2022
“Morris State Senator Sue Rezin says Governor J.B. Pritzker's administration should have done more to combat fraud in the Illinois Department of Employment Security.”
Sen. Sue Rezin
6-21-22
WCSJ Radio (Morris) (1 other source)
Issue: IDES fraud/Pritzker should have done more
Roe V. Wade Overturned
Illinois still a safe haven for abortion, regardless of Supreme Court decision
WIFR 23
Mike Miletich
06/24/2022
“Republican lawmakers already criticized the governor’s call for a special session to address reproductive rights. Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) said mainstream Illinoisans don’t want lawmakers to push the state to the utter extreme on abortion policy.”
Chicago Tribune
Dan Petrella and Rick Pearson
06/24/2022
‘“Pritzker is embracing an extreme agenda that will make Illinois an outlier even amongst the most liberal states,” Senate GOP leader Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods said in a statement.’
Watch now: Pritzker calls for special session to address 'abhorrent' Supreme Court decision
Kenosha News
BRENDEN MOORE
06/24/2022
‘Illinois Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, accused Pritzker and Democrats of wanting "to push Illinois to the utter extreme on abortion policy."’
Illinois Gov. Pritzker calls for special session after Supreme Court overturns Roe
State Journal-Register
Zach Roth and Steven Spearie
06/24/2022
‘State Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, said Pritzker was using the special session as "a campaign tactic in the general election to scare voters. It's very disturbing."’
‘State Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Belvidere, called the special session "total politics" and "a huge cost to taxpayers."’
Pritzker to call special session on reproductive rights
Capitol News Illinois
PETER HANCOCK
06/24/2022
“Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie, of Hawthorn Woods, suggested in a news release that Democrats may also try to pass legislation to offer public funding for out-of-state residents to receive abortion services in Illinois.”
Sen. Dale Fowler
6-25-22
WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (Multiple newscasts)
Issue: Roe v Wade
Sen. Dan McConchie
6-25-22
Journal & Topics Newspapers (Northwest suburbs) (11 other sources)
Issue: Roe v Wade
Sen. Dan McConchie
6-24-22
Belleville News Democrat
Issue: Roe v Wade
Sen. Dan McConchie
6-24-22
Illinois Times
Issue: Roe v Wade
Sen. Dan McConchie
6-24-22
Ogle County Newspapers
Issue: Roe v Wade
Sen. Dan McConchie
6-24-22
Belleville News-Democrat
Issue: Roe v Wade
Sen. Dan McConchie
6-24-22
Crain’s Chicago Business
Issue: Roe v Wade
Sen. Dan McConchie
6-24-22
Ogle County Newspapers
Issue: Roe v Wade
Sen. Dave Syverson
6-24-22
Rockford Register Star
Issue: Roe v Wade
Sen. Steve McClure
6-24-22
WAND-TV (Decatur) (multiple newscasts)
Issue: Roe v Wade
Sen. Steve McClure
6-24-22
Peoria Journal Star (2 other sources)
Issue: Roe v Wade
Sen. Terri Bryant
6-24-22
Southern Illinoisan (5 other sources)
Issue: Roe v Wade
Sen. Terri Bryant
6-24-22
KFVS-Tv (Cape Girardeau, Mo.)
Issue: Roe v Wade
Sen. Win Stoller
6-24-22
WYZZ-TV (Peoria)
Issue: Roe v Wade
Sen. Win Stoller
6-24-22
WMBD Radio (Peoria)
Issue: Roe v Wade
MISC.
SEN. DALE FOWLER NAMED ‘CHAMPION OF FREE ENTERPRISE’ BY ILLINOIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
US 97.7
06/20/2022
‘State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) has been named a Champion of Free Enterprise by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce for his contributions “to the defense of free enterprise, and the furtherance of economic opportunities for all Illinoisans.”’Sen. Dale Fowler
6-21-22
DuQuoin Evening Call (3 other sources)
Issue: Fowler named Champion of Free Enterprise
Stoller files legislation to prevent 9-1-1 funding sweep
93.3 The Drive
Staff
06/22/2022
“To help ensure public safety and access to federal funding, State Senator Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) has filed a bill to prevent a sweep of Illinois’ 9-1-1 Fund.”
Sen. Jason Plummer
6-26-22
Effingham Daily News
Issue: $5 million in state grants for Effingham
Sen. Chapin Rose
6-20-22
DeWitt Daily News
Issue: Caterpillar moves out of Illinois
Sen. Chapin Rose
6-21-22
Illinois Policy Institute
Issue: Illinois’ fireworks ban
Sen. Dale Fowler
6-21-22
DuQuoin Evening Call (3 other sources)
Issue: Illinois’ state snake
Sen. Win Stoller
6-21-22
WMBD Radio (Peoria)
Issue: Legislation to prevent 9-1-1 funding sweep
Sen. Jil Tracy
6-22-22
Quincy Herald-Whig
Issue: Honoring retiring Quincy Public Schools Superintendent Roy Webb
Sen. Steve McClure
6-22-22
Illinois Times
Issue: Ending cash bail/SAFE-T Act opposition
Sen. Dave Syverson
6-23-22
Illinois Online Gambling (Industry media)
Issue: Legalizing online gambling
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Week of 06/13/2022
Posted by Hanna Richter · June 22, 2022 10:33 AM
Education
Rezin Sponsored Legislation to Expand High School Dual Credit Access
WCSJ
Tina Morrison
06/15/2022
“More high school students can now receive high school credits, from a dual credit program that was recently signed into law, thanks to legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Deputy Minority Leader, Sue Rezin.”
New legislation expands access to high school dual credit courses
Shaw Media
Shaw Local News Network
06/14/2022
“More high school students can now receive high school credits from a dual credit program thanks to legislation sponsored by Illinois State Senator Sue Rezin, which was recently signed into law.”
Rezin-sponsored legislation expands access to dual credit courses
WALLS 102
Staff
06/19/2022
‘“This law will create more opportunities for high school students to gain access to academic courses and credits that were previously unavailable to them,” said legislation sponsor Deputy Minority Leader Senator Sue Rezin of Morris.’
Sen. Sue Rezin
6-19-22
WCMY Radio (Ottawa)
Issue: Dual credit college courses for high school students
Sen. Sue Rezin
6-14-22
Ogle County Newspapers
Issue: High School dual credit courses
Sen. Sue Rezin
6-15-22
WCSJ Radio (Morris)
Issue: High School dual credit courses
Events
State Sen. Stewart announces traveling office visits
Shaw Media, Regional Media
Staff
06/14/2022
“State Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) announced traveling office hours for the 45th District.”
Baby formula donation drive in Lincoln
WRSP/WICS
Staff
06/16/2022
“State Senator Sally Turner, R-Beason, is asking for donations of unused, unopened, unexpired baby formula.”
Sen. Sally Turner Launches Baby Formula Drive
Cities 92.9
Tom Davis
06/14/2022
“State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) is announcing the launch of a baby formula drive in response to the ongoing formula shortage hitting the nation.”
Sen. Sally Turner
6-14-22
WRPW Radio (Bloomington/Normal)
Issue: Baby formula drive
Sen. Sue Rezin
6-17-22
Ogle County Newspapers
Issue: Newly-renovated Thorton Park
Health
Sen. Jil Tracy
6-14-22
Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Issue: Latex gloves banned for health care and food service settings
Sen. Steve McClure
6-14-22
Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Issue: Latex gloves banned for health care and food service settings
Sen. Dan McConchie
6-15-22
Chicago Sun-Times
Issue: McConchie denounces state budget giveaways
Infrastructure
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Modernize Infrastructure Improvement Process
The Center Square, My Radio Link
Kevin Bessler
06/15/2022
‘“This innovative approach to designing and building our state’s infrastructure will save time and money, and that’s a win-win for the taxpayers of Illinois,” said State Senator Donald DeWitte (R-St. Charles), Chief Co-Sponsor of the legislation and Minority Spokesperson of the Senate Transportation Committee.’
Sen. Don DeWitte
6-15-22
WMCI Radio (Mattoon)
Issue: Infrastructure improvement process
State Designations
Theatre In The Park Named Official State Theatre
92.7 WMAY
Newsroom
06/14/2022
“Governor JB Pritzker has signed legislation sponsored by Republican state Representative Tim Butler and GOP state Senator Sally Turner giving that designation to Theatre in the Park at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site.”
Sen. Sally Turner
6-14-22
WMAY Radio (Springfield)
Issue: Theatre in the Park at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site named Official State Theatre
Gov. Pritzker designates official snake of Illinois with help from Carterville student
KFVS 12
Lucas Sellem
06/16/2022
“Gentry Heiple worked with Senator Dale Fowler to establish the eastern milk snake as the state snake of Illinois.”
Illinois designates State Snake thanks to Carterville student's efforts
WSIL TV 3, Newswires EIN
Staff
06/16/2022
‘“I was honored to carry this legislation over from the House and sponsor a bill that not only established an official state snake but brought to life the vision of 11-year-old Gentry Heiple, from Southern Illinois who took the initiative in making sure our state indeed had an official snake,” said State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg).’
Sen. Dale Fowler
6-18-22
EdGlen Today (Edwardsville/Glen Carbon) (1 other source)
Issue: State snake designation
Sen. Dale Fowler
6-17-22
KMOX Radio (St. Louis, Mo) (multiple newscasts)
Issue: State snake designation
Unemployment Fraud
Illinois lawmakers want investigation after audit shows unaccountable unemployment fraud
The Center Square
Kevin Bessler
06/17/2022
‘"That is what really is surprising everybody, just a massive amount of money stolen, and the governor is just throwing up his hands claiming it is not his fault," said Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods.’
Auditor General: Inadequate reporting leads to no opinion on unemployment office financials
The Center Square
Greg Bishop
06/16/2022
“Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, said the report shows Gov. J.B. Pritzker mismanaged IDES.”
Chicago Tribune
Joe Mahr and Dan Petrella
06/16/2022
‘Senate GOP leader Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods issued a statement Thursday calling the audit “further evidence of the mismanagement within IDES that has been so clearly evident throughout the pandemic.”’
Sen. Dan McConchie
6-17-22
WMAY Radio (Springfield) (5 other sources)
Issue: UI Fund fraud
MISC.
Report from state task force on jobs is too flawed to be starting point for public policy
Chicago Sun-Times
State Sen. Donald DeWitte (R-St. Charles), State Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria), Future of Work Task Force
06/15/2022
“When the Legislature approved the Illinois Future of Work Task Force, a framework was created so stakeholders could work collaboratively to assess the state’s economy and labor market and identify policies to help businesses, workers, and communities thrive.”
Sen. Chapin Rose
6-17-22
DeWitt Daily News
Issue: Illinois’ coming energy shortage
Sen. Dan McConchie
6-18-22
Chicago Sun Times
Issue: Juneteenth
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Week of 06/06/2022
Posted by Hanna Richter · June 13, 2022 3:38 PM
Education
Sen. Chapin Rose
6-11-22
Champaign News-Gazette
Issue: Speaking to the Champaign County Retired Teachers
Local Companies Hire Students as Summer Interns
WCSJ News
Tina Morrison
06/10/2022
“Senator Sue Rezin and the GEDC partnered with local industry and education, in 2013, to launch the program.”
Events
State Senator Brian Stewart Traveling Office Hours
Regional Media
Tom Katz
06/10/2022
“State Senator Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) is announcing that his District Office staff has set Traveling Office Hours for June in nine communities in the 45th Senate District.”
Vandalia Prison Town Hall Meeting Rescheduled to June 22
97.9 XFM
Greg Sapp
06/10/2022
“State Representative Blaine Wilhour and State Senator Jason Plummer Friday said their town hall meeting concerning the Vandalia Correctional Center has been rescheduled to Wednesday, June 22.”
Pre-Judgment Interest Law
Sen. Craig Wilcox
6-8-22
WMAY Radio (Springfield) (7 other sources)
Issue: Pre-judgement interest law declared unconstitutional
Sen. Craig Wilcox
6-8-22
WIND Radio (Chicago)
Issue: Pre-judgement interest law declared unconstitutional
Judge finds personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits law unconstitutional
The Center Square
Andrew Hensel
06/08/2022
“State Sen. Craig Wilcox led the push against the passing of the law and further explained the court's ruling.”
Public Safety
Q&A: State Senator Jason Barickman on gun policy choices
WGLT
Charlie Schlenker
06/08/2022
“WGLT's Charlie Schlenker talks with state Sen. Jason Barickman about policy choice in the debate over guns. Barickman is a Republican from Bloomington-Normal.”
Sen. John Curran
6-12-22
WFLD-TV (Chicago) (Flannery Fired Up and newscasts) (6 other sources)
Issue: Chicago crime
Sen. Steve McClure
6-10-22
WLDS/WEAI Radio (Jacksonville)
Issue: Mowing at the shuttered Jacksonville Developmental Center/state’s responsibility
Sen. Sue Rezin
6-11-22
Ogle County Newspapers
Issue: Reviewing Illinois’ law allowing the use of body armor by civilians
Redistricting
Sen. Dan McConchie
6-7-22
Illinois Business Journal
Issue: Redistricting judicial subdistricts
Sen. Dan McConchie
6-6-22
EdGlenToday.com (Edwardsville/Glen Carbon)
Issue: Judicial subcircuit lawsuit
Veterans Affairs
Fallen soldier honored with sign dedication
KFVS 12
Mike Mohundro
06/06/2022
“Windhorst and Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler, with the 59th District, partnered together in advancing House Joint Resolution 42 through the House and Senate. The General Assembly paid tribute to Romines and passed the bill which memorializes the passing of the fallen U. S. soldier and renamed Highway 146.”
Sen. Dale Fowler
6-6-22
KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, MO)
Issue: Portion of Route 1 named after Sgt. Brian Romines
MISC.
Sen. Dale Fowler
6-6-22
Aviation Pros (Industry media)
Issue: Southern Illinois Airport expansion
Sen. Terri Bryant
6-6-22
Aviation Pros (Industry media)
Issue: Southern Illinois Airport expansion
Sen. Steve McClure
6-10-22
Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Issue: New Bereavement Law/newspaper notes Sen. McClure’s not voting
With electric vehicle sales growing, how will we pay for road repairs?
Daily Herald
Marni Pyke
06/06/2022
‘"The goal is to increase electric vehicle use in the state to reduce fossil fuel consumption, but at the same time we're cutting off our noses to spite our faces and reducing our transportation funding in the process," state Sen. Don DeWitte said.’
Local Officials: Revised JDC Mowing Plan Isn’t Enough
WLDS/WEAI
Jeremy Coumbes
06/10/2022
“Ezard says since this first became an issue this year, he, State Senator Steve McClure, and State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer have all been in constant contact with officials trying to make something happen at the grounds.”
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Week of 05/30/2022
Posted by Hanna Richter · June 06, 2022 3:30 PM
Energy
Federal Grid Operator concerned over power outages ahead of Summer
KFVS 12
Colin Baillie
06/02/2022
“State Senator Terri Bryant says the rolling blackouts that could happen this summer could be impactful. Not only to residential customers but also businesses and schools.”
Sen. Terri Bryant
6-2-22
WGEM-TV (Quincy)
Issue: Power grid shortcomings/rolling blackouts this summer
Sen. Don DeWitte
6-6-22
Daily Herald
Issue: Transportation funding in the era of electric vehicles/Charging for vehicle miles traveled
Events
Ugaste, DeWitte to host mobile office hours Thursday in Huntley
Northwest Herald
Shaw Local News Network
05/31/2022
“State Rep. Dan Ugaste and State Sen. Don DeWitte will host mobile office hours Thursday in Huntley.”
Sen. Don DeWitte
5-31-22
Ogle County Newspapers
Issue: Mobile office hours
Vandalia Correctional Center Town Hall Postponed
WGEL
Staff
06/02/2022
“Senator Jason Plummer and Representative Blaine Wilhour have announced that they have had to postpone their Town Hall on the Vandalia Correctional Center, which was scheduled for Monday, June 6.”
Sen. Jason Plummer
6-1-22
Effingham Daily News
Issue: Postponement of Town Hall on the Vandalia CC
Interviews
NEWSRADIO WJPF INTERVIEW WITH DALE FOWLER
WJPF News Radio
Staff
05/31/2022
“Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) joins The Morning Newswatch.”
Public Safety
SWANSON BILL TO HELP EMERGENCY DISPATCHERS SIGNED INTO LAW
WGIL Galesburg’s News
Staff
06/01/2022
“Legislation sponsored by State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) and State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) was signed into law late last week.”
Dispatchers now classified as first responders
KHQA 7
WICS/WRSP Staff
05/31/2022
“Classifying emergency medical dispatchers as first responders will allow them to have access to many of the same services and benefits as other first responders, according to one of the bill's sponsors, State Senator Neil Anderson, R-Andalusia.”
Bill to support emergency dispatchers signed into law
Quad Cities
Sharon Wren
05/31/2022
“Emergency dispatchers will now be able to access many of the same services and benefits as other first responders, thanks to legislation sponsored by State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) and State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) that was signed into law last week.”
Turner-Sponsored Legislation to Protect Victims’ Privacy Becomes Law
Cities 92.9
Tom Davis
05/31/2022
“Legislation introduced by State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) that would provide victims of child sex crimes with additional privacy protections was signed into law on May 27.”
McClure DCFS Worker Pepper Spray Bill Signed Into Law
WLDS/WEAI
Benjamin Cox
05/31/2022
“Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1486 on Friday. The measure was chiefly sponsored by 50th District State Senator Steve McClure, who introduced the measure after Deidre Silas was murdered in Thayer while doing a home visit for endangered children in January.”
DCFS employees will soon be able to carry pepper spray
Fox
WRSP/WICS Staff
06/01/2022
‘“Frontline DCFS workers face dangerous situations far too often as they work to protect the vulnerable children of Illinois,” said Senator Steve McClure. “This will give those employees the ability to carry pepper spray and create a training program to ensure they know how to use it in an emergency situation.”’
Sex offender employee loophole closure takes effect after the Illinois State Fair
KHQA 7
Marcella Baietto
06/01/2022
“That event then prompted lawmakers like Senator Steve McClure, R-Springfield, and Senator Turner to close a loophole that allowed registered sex offenders to work at the State Fair, but just not at county fairs.”
Sen. Neil Anderson
6-1-22
WGIL Radio (Galesburg)
Issue: Emergency dispatchers as First Responders
Sen. Neil Anderson
5-31-22
WYZZ-TV (Peoria)
Issue: Emergency dispatchers as First Responders
Sen. Neil Anderson
5-31-22
WICD-TV (Champaign) (2 other sources)
Issue: Emergency dispatchers as First Responders
Sen. Neil Anderson
5-31-22
OurQuadCities.com
Issue: Emergency dispatchers as First Responders
Sen. Sally Turner
5-31-22
WRPW Radio (Bloomington/Normal)
Issue: Child Sex Crime victim privacy
Sen. Steve McClure
5-31-22
WMAY Radio (Springfield)
Issue: Sex offenders banned from carnival jobs
Sen. Steve McClure
5-31-22
WLDS/WEAI Radio (Jacksonville)
Issue: DCFS workers can carry pepper spray
Sen. Neil Anderson
6-1-22
WQAD-TV (Quad Cities) (1 other source)
Issue: Emergency dispatchers as First Responders
Sen. Steve McClure
6-1-22
KHQA-TV (Hannibal/Quincy) (2 other sources)
Issue: DCFS workers can carry pepper spray
Sen. Steve McClure
6-1-22
WICD-TV (Champaign) (1 other source)
Issue: Sex offenders banned from carnival jobs
Sen. Steve McClure
6-2-22
WICS-TV (Springfield) (multiple newscasts) (1 other source)
Issue: Sex offenders banned from carnival jobs
Sen. Steve McClure
6-2-22
WICD-TV (Champaign)
Issue: Sex offenders banned from carnival jobs
Sen. Steve McClure
6-2-22
WCCU-TV (Springfield)
Issue: Sex offenders banned from carnival jobs
Veterans Affairs
Don Cooper, other soldiers honored at Harrisburg's 'Little Arlington'
WSIL TV 3
Danny Valle
05/30/2022
‘"There's no question that Don is smiling as he always smiled each and everyday," Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) said. "He's smiling down today at Little Arlington about how proud he is of this incredible memorial."’
Sen. Dale Fowler
6-3-22
WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (multiple newscasts) (1 other source)
Issue: Portion of Route 1 named after Sgt. Brian Romans
Sen. Dale Fowler
6-3-22
WPSD-TV (Paudcah, KY)
Issue: Portion of Route 1 named after Sgt. Brian Romans
MISC.
Change in state law to help youth entrepreneurs
The Southern Illinoisian
LES O'DELL
06/01/2022
“State Sen. Dale Fowler, R-Harrisburg, introduced a bill to amend a previously enacted state code which directs the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic to establish Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers throughout the state.”
Sen. Don DeWitte
5-31-22
WIFR-TV (Rockford) (4 other sources)
Issue: Future of Work task force
Sen. Dale Fowler
6-1-22
Southern Illinoisan
Issue: IDCEO Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers
Sen. Dale Fowler
6-3-22
Southern Illinoisan
Issue: Southern Illinois Airport expansion
Sen. Terri Bryant
6-3-22
Southern Illinoisan
Issue: Southern Illinois Airport expansion
Sen. Terri Bryant
6-3-22
WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (1 other source)
Issue: Murphysboro Airport expansion/job creation
The Center Square
Kevin Bessler
06/02/2022
“State Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley, called on lawmakers to head back to Springfield for a special session to address the situation.”