Ethics

Sen. Emil Jones III latest Illinois lawmaker charged in a red-light camera scheme

The Daily Line

Ben Szalinski

09/20/2022

‘“Even in a post-Madigan-era, Illinois continues to have a systemic corruption problem—one that Democrats continue to enable," said Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) in a statement.’

 

Jones stripped of deputy majority leader role after indictment

The Center Square, KPVI 6

Greg Bishop

09/21/2022

“Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, said in a statement online that Democrats have refused for years to allow Republicans’ anti-corruption proposal to move forward.”

 

Illinois Senators accused of misconduct, Gov. calls for resignation

WSIL-TV 3

Staff

09/22/2022

“Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) released a statement on the allegations of misconduct and how the Governor responded.”

 

Republicans critical of Pritzker’s pre-election push to purge embattled Democrats

The Center Square

Greg Bishop

09/23/2022

‘Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, said in a statement the governor’s comments are nothing more than an attempt to “paper over his poor record on public corruption as he seeks reelection.”’

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

9-21-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield) (6 other sources)

Issue: Ethics/Emil Jones III

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

9-24-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Ethics/Emil Jones III

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

9-23-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield)

Issue: Ethics/Emil Jones III/Republicans push for Ethics Reform

Events

Sen. Jil Tracy

9-23-22

Muddy River News (Quincy/Hannibal)

Issue: Senior Health Fair

 

State Senator Sue Rezin hosting listening tour around district

WSPY News

Ethan Kruger

09/23/2022

“Morris State Senator Sue Rezin is making a district-wide tour beginning Monday at the Silver Dollar Restaurant in Yorkville from seven to eight in the morning.”

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

9-22-22

WCSJ Radio (Morris) (1 other source)

Issue: Listening Tour

 

Overpass dedication planned for Tuesday

Rochelle News-Leader

Staff

09/23/2022

“The community is invited to join Mayor John Bearrows, Representative Tom Demmer and Senator Brian Stewart at the library in honoring Roe by dedicating the overpass in his name.”

Health

Sen. Jason Barickman

9-24-22

Kankakee Daily Journal

Issue: HIV PrEP medication/Federal court ruling

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

9-20-22

Associated Press

Issue: HIV-PrEP availability

Public Safety

Lawmakers question prison officials about audit, criticize parole board chair no-show

The Center Square

Andrew Hensel

09/21/2022

“The PRB audit contained 17 current findings, including five repeated findings members of the audit commission said must be spoken for by the chair, according to state Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet.”

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

9-22-22

KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) (2 other sources)

Issue: IDOC Audit/Pontiac Correctional Center

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

9-21-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield (9 other sources)

Issue: IDOC Audit/Pontiac Correctional Center

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

9-21-22

KWQC-TV (Davenport, IA.)

Issue: Pontiac Correctional Center/Closure

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

9-22-22

KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) (2 other sources)

Issue: Pontiac Correctional Center/Closure

SAFE-T Act

The SAFE-T act isn’t very safe

The Daily Journal

Daily Journal Editorial Board

09/21/2022

“State Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St.Charles, has an online petition where Illinois residents can support the repeal of the SAFE-T Act.”

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

9-21-22

WQRF-TV (Rockford)

Issue: SAFE-T Act/Online petition

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

9-21-22

Kankakee Daily Journal

Issue: SAFE-T Act/Online petition

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

9-25-22

Champaign News-Gazette/Letter to Editor

Issue: SAFE-T Act/DeWitte pushes for full repeal

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

9-20-22

Daily Herald

Issue: SAFE-T Act/petition drive

 

Will Pritzker’s SAFE-T Act Give Chicago its Own Ax-Wielding Madman, Like That Guy in New York?

Columns John Kass

John Kass

09/21/2022

“But Republican State Sen. John F. Curran of Downers Grove, a former longtime assistant Cook County State’s Attorney, doesn’t see analysis as propaganda.”

 

Sen. John Curran

9-19-22

Crain’s Chicago Business (1 other source)

Issue: SAFE-T Act

 

Sen. John Curran

9-21-22

Illinois Times (1 other source)

Issue: SAFE-T Act/cash bail

 

Sen. John Curran

9-20-22

Illinois Business Journal (1 other source)

Issue: SAFE-T Act/End of cash bail

 

Sen. Brian Stewart

9-21-22

Rockford Register Star (1 other source)

Issue: SAFE-T Act/How area lawmakers voted

 

Sen. Dave Syverson

9-21-22

Rockford Register Star (1 other source)

Issue: SAFE-T Act/How area lawmakers voted

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

9-24-22

WCSJ Radio (Morris) (1 other source)

Issue: SAFE-T Act lawsuits

MISC.

Sen. Chapin Rose

9-19-22

DeWitt Daily News

Issue: Illegal immigration/Migrants come to Illinois

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

9-24-22

Chicago Tribune/Elgin News Digest

Issue: Coat Drive for Lazarus House

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

9-25-22

WSIU Radio (Carbondale)

Issue: Youth Advisory Council member/SIU scholarship winner Leia Bryant of Marion

 

Sen. John Curran

9-21-22

Streeterville News (16 other sources)

Issue: Sterigenics verdict

 

Sen. John Curran

9-25-22

Bloomington Pantagraph (17 other sources)

Issue: Sterigenics verdict

 

Sen. John Curran

9-20-22

Chronicle Media (Cook County) (1 other source)

Issue: Sterigenics lawsuit

 

Sen. John Curran

9-20-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Sterigenics lawsuit

 

Awards

Award allows Arts Quincy to expand after school arts program

Herald-Whig

STAFF REPORT

09/14/2022

‘"We’d like to say thank you to our Illinois legislators, Senator Jil Tracy, Representative Randy Frese, Rhona Pierce with the IACA, and Governor J.B. Pritzker, whose efforts work to keep arts programming in the forefront of our economy," Sievert said.’

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

9-15-22

Alton Telegraph

Issue: Illinois Farm Bureau Activator Award

 

Sen. Jason Plummer

9-15-22

Alton Telegraph

Issue: Illinois Farm Bureau Activator Award

 

Senator Terri Bryant

9-15-22

Alton Telegraph

Issue: Illinois Farm Bureau Activator Award

 

Sen. Steve McClure

9-12-22

Jacksonville Journal-Courier

Issue: “Champion of Free Enterprise” recognition

Events

Sen. Jil Tracy

9-13-22

KHQA-TV (Hannibal/Quincy)

Issue: Senior Health Fair

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

9-11-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Traveling office hours in Plano on Sept. 20

 

Stoller Hosting Office Hours At New Windsor Public Library Thursday

WRMJ News

Staff

09/14/2022

“State Senator Win Stoller will be in town Thursday.”

SAFE-T Act

Petition drive aims to repeal criminal justice package that includes cashless bail

The Center Square

Kevin Bessler

09/13/2022

“State Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, also is providing a petition online where Illinois residents can urge the repeal.”

 

The end of cash bail and more: What's in Illinois' SAFE-T Act?

State Journal-Register

Patrick Keck

09/12/2022

“Now, Assistant Senate Minority Leader Donald DeWitte, R-St. Charles, is calling for the law to be repealed.”

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

9-18-22

Peoria Journal Star (1 other source)

Issue: SAFE-T Act

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

9-16-22

Kankakee Daily Journal

Issue: Kankakee County State’s Attorney sues state over SAFE-T Act

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

9-14-22

Kankakee Daily Journal

Issue: Repeal the SAFE-T Act

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

9-14-22

Rockford Register Star (1 other source)

Issue: SAFE-T Act/Ending cash bail

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

9-13-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield) (6 other sources)

Issue: SAFE-T Act/Ending cash bail/petition drive

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

9-11-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: SAFE-T Act petition drive

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

9-12-22

State Journal-Register

Issue: SAFE-T Act repeal

 

What happens when cash bail ends?

Capitol News Illinois

JERRY NOWICKI

09/16/2022

“John Curran – an implementation task force member, GOP state senator and former assistant Cook County state’s attorney – said he also didn’t oppose ending cash bail, but he saw several shortcomings with the system replacing it.”

 

Sen. John Curran

9-19-22

WSIU Radio (Carbondale) (39 other sources)

Issue: SAFE-T Act

 

Sen. John Curran

9-18-22

WFLD-TV (Chicago) (7 other sources)

Issue: SAFE-T Act

 

Sen. John Curran

9-15-22

WGN Radio (Chicago)

Issue: SAFE-T Act

 

Sen. John Curran

9-13-22

NewsNation (National cable-TV news on Chicago area cable) (multiple newscasts) (1 other source)

Issue: SAFE-T Act/Ending cash bail

 

Sen. Steve McClure

9-16-22

State Journal Register

Issue: SAFE-T Act

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

9-16-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Grundy County State’s Attorney opposes SAFE-T Act

 

Sen. Win Stoller

9-15-22

KLJB-TV (Peoria)

Issue: Repeal the SAFE-T Act

Tax Rebates

Income and property tax rebates start going out Monday in Illinois

The Center Square

Kevin Bessler

09/12/2022

“State Sen. Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorne Woods, thinks the rebates are all about election year posturing.”

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

9-13-11

Lake and McHenry County Scanner (Local, independent and online news)

Issue: Income and property tax rebates

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

9-12-22

EdGlenToday.com (Edwardsville/Glen Carbon news)

Issue: Income and property tax rebates

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

9-13-22

WIFR-TV (Rockford) (3 other sources)

Issue: Income and property tax rebates

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

9-12-22

WTTW-TV (Chicago public television)

Issue: Income and property tax rebates

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

9-13-22

WTTW-TV (Chicago public television)

Issue: Income and property tax rebates

MISC.

Illinois' farmer-legislators say they bring 'common sense' to the state Capitol

The Pantagraph

Brenden Moore, Taylor Vidmar

09/15/2022

‘"I love to remind people of what farmers do," said state Sen. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia. "I tell them that farmers fix things that are broken, farmers solve problems, and farmers grow things. All of which are very true and it seems like that makes for a pretty interesting solution to some of our problems today."’

 

A year after its passage, those behind CEJA happy with its early progress  

The Daily Line

Ben Szalinski

09/14/2022

‘“I have no problem with wind energy, I have no problem with solar energy, but we’re not there yet. We need to continue to ease into that,” Republican nominee for governor Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) said at a Farm Bureau forum last month.’

 

‘“The increase in prices that you’re seeing in MISO is because… many companies in MISO are closing their coal plants because of national or state pressure,” Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris), who was one of a handful of Republican lawmakers to support CEJA, told The Daily Line.’

 

Sen. Craig Wilcox

9-17-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Media controversy over the online Proft newspapers

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

9-15-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Dedicating Patrolman Clarence Roseland Memorial Road/Route 47

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

9-15-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Dedicating Coal City Police Chief Dennis Neary Memorial Road/Route 113

 

Fallen Coal City First Responder Honored

WSPY News

Staff

09/14/2022

“State Senator Sue Rezin and State Representative David Welter said they have been working for nearly six years on the legislation.”

 

Sen. Jason Plummer

9-11-22

KTVI-TV (St. Louis)

Issue: Crime/Prisoner Review Board

Cannabis

Minority cannabis stakeholders call on Pritzker to fix licenses; Bailey says bill is solution to crime

The Daily Line

Ben Szalinski

09/08/2022

“…bill filed by Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) repealing the SAFE-T Act is a solution to crime in Illinois.”

Crime

Illinois had 5th most police officers killed in the line of duty in 2021

The Center Square

Greg Bishop

09/08/2022

“Republican state Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, said with an increase in crime, there are a slew of other problems with the bill. He doesn’t expect to turn bill sponsors into opponents.”

 

State Sen. Donald DeWitte launches petition to repeal SAFE-T Act

By Shaw Local News Network

09/11/2022

“State Sen. Donald DeWitte (R-St. Charles) is calling for a full repeal of the SAFE-T Act so that legislators can iron out significant issues that will place Illinoisans’ safety at risk and place unaffordable burdens on the court system.”

 

Sen. Sally Turner

9-10-22

WAND-TV (Decatur) (4 other sources)

Issue: SAFE-T Act

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

9-10-22

WUEZ Radio (Marion) (4 other sources)

Issue: SAFE-T Act

Education

Sen. Jil Tracy

9-7-22

Muddy River News (Quincy)

Issue: John Wood Community College Workforce Development Center expansion project

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

9-7-22

Quincy Herald-Whig

Issue: John Wood Community College Workforce Development Center expansion project

Energy

Clean Energy Projects Surge After Climate Bill Passage

The New York Times

Jack Ewing and Ivan Penn

09/07/2022

‘“The local issue and the state issue and the biggest challenge that we would have is building the transmission lines through the farmland,” said State Senator Sue Rezin, an Illinois Republican who sits on an energy task force with the National Conference of State Legislatures. “And I support the farmers, period.”’

Events

Sen. Dale Fowler

9-6-22

WSIU Radio (Carbondale)

Issue: Southern Illinois Made Expo

 

The Southern Illinois Made Expo returns in October

WSIU Public Radio

Benjy Jeffords

09/06/2022

“State Senator Dale Fowler and the Southern Illinois Chambers of Commerce started the expo in 2018 as a way to encourage people to shop local and showcase what the region has to offer.”

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

9-9-22

WSIL-TV (Harrisburg)

Issue: Speaking at the 85th annual Illinois NAACP state conference in Cairo

 

State Sen. Stewart lists traveling district office stops in 45th District

Shaw Local News Network, Regional Media News

Staff

09/07/2022

“State Sen. Brian Stewart of Freeport will visit seven communities in the 45th district in coming days.”

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

9-9-22

Hannibal Courier-Post

Issue:  Senior Health Fair

Public Health

Egyptian Health Department breaks ground on Integrated Hub

Harrisburg Register

The Egyptian Health Department

09/07/2022

‘"We are excited and grateful to the State of Illinois and Senator (Dale) Fowler to have this project fully funded and are committed to provide quality care coordination for kids and adults in our community through partnerships," said Angie Hampton, CEO of Egyptian Health Department.’

Redistricting

Sen. Dan McConchie

9-6-22

Illinois Business Journal

Issue: Gerrymandered Judicial Sub-districts

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

9-6-22

EdGlenToday.com (Edwardsville/Glen Carbon online news site)

Issue: Gerrymandered Judicial Sub-districts

Republican Caucus Whip Dave Syverson

Republican Caucus Whip Jil Tracy

State Senator Sally J. Turner

State agencies

Sen. Jil Tracy

9-7-22

Freeburg Tribune (3 other sources)

Issue: Choate Mental Health Center abuse allegations

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

9-9-22

Chronicle Media (Cook County)

Issue: Choate Mental Health Center abuse

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

9-7-22

Freeburg Tribune (3 other sources)

Issue: Choate Mental Health Center abuse allegations

 

Pritzker calls for changes after “awful” reports of abuse at developmental center

Capitol News Illinois

BETH HUNDSDORFER

09/06/2022

“State Sen. Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro, whose district includes Choate, blamed some of the issues at the facility on broader failures of the state of Illinois. It can take months for job applicants to navigate the state’s bureaucratic hiring process, and by the time an offer is made, “sometimes what you’re left with is the folks that couldn’t get a job anywhere else,” she said.”

 

Reaction to Allegations at Choate Developmental Center

The Illinoize

Patrick Pfingsten

09/08/2022

“But Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro), who represents the facility, says Pritzker is acting nonchalant with allegations of abuse and mismanagement on his watch.”

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

9-9-22

Chronicle Media (Cook County)

Issue: Choate Mental Health Center abuse

MISC.

Sen. Dale Fowler

9-8-22

WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Cairo Heritage Foundation Gospel Fest

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

9-6-22

Bloomington Pantagraph

Issue: Wintergreen subdivision

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

9-5-22

Bloomington Pantagraph

Issue: Wintergreen subdivision rezoning and development plans

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

9-6/7-22

WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Fowler-Bodden Foundation

 

Normal OKs plan to build out, rename, section off Wintergreen subdivision

WGLT 

Michele Steinbacher

09/07/2022

“Hoffman and a few others name checked Fairlawn partner Jason Barickman, who also is a Republican state senator from Bloomington.”

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

9-10-22

Bloomington Pantagraph

Issue: Sons of the American Revolution speech

 

Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens honored for 75th anniversary

WSIL TV 3

Rachel Gartner

09/08/2022

‘So many of our cemeteries aren't cared for and they just fall into disrepair," Illinois State Senator, Terri Bryant said. "This one is, well, I wanted to take my shoes off and walk in the grass. So, I did for a minute. It's just a special family."’

 

Sen. Sally Turner

9-10-22

WHOI-TV (Peoria)

Issue: Highway designation/honor for John W. Frederick Jr.

Member recognition

44 State Lawmakers Recognized for Exceptional Support for Illinois Manufacturing in 102nd General Assembly

Technology and Manufacturing Association

09/08/2022

“Assistant Republican Leader, State Senator Donald P. DeWitte

Senate Republican Leader, State Senator Dan McConchie

Assistant Republican Leader, State Senator Jason Plummer

State Senator Darren Bailey

State Senator Dale Fowler

Assistant Republican Leader, State Senator Chapin Rose

State Senator Brian W. Stewart

State Senator Win Stoller

State Senator Craig Wilcox”

 

Sen. Steve McClure

9-9-22

Alton Telegraph

Issue: Illinois Chamber of Commerce award

 

Education

State senator talks school security

WCSJ News

Justin Ritz

08/29/2022

“38th District State Senator Sue Rezin says that schools need more security.”

 

Some see benefits, but disparities remain under evidence-based funding for Illinois schools

Daily Herald, Capitol News Illinois

PETER HANCOCK

08/29/2022

“Republican Bloomington Sen. Jason Barickman, who was also a key negotiator in the process, agreed that it was politically necessary.”

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

8-31-22

Illinois Times

Issue: Equity gap (funding) for public schools

 

Barickman: Political attacks on educators have worsened teacher shortage

WGLT

Ryan Denham

08/30/2022

“Jason Barickman worked on the bipartisan school-funding overhaul that passed five years ago.”

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

8-31-22

Illinois Times

Issue: Equity gap (funding) for public schools

Events

Sen. Dale Fowler

9-1-22

The Daily Republican (Marion) (3 other sources)

Issue: Carbondale Senior Fair turnout

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

9-4-22

Shaw Media (regional newspaper group)

Issue: Senior Health Fair/Carpentersville

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

9-4-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Senior Health Fair/Carpentersville

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

9-4-22

Shaw Media (regional newspaper group)

Issue: Senior Health Fair/Carpentersville

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

9-4-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Senior Health Fair/Carpentersville

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

9-1-22

WCSJ Radio (Morris)

Issue: Hometown tour of the district

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

9-2-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Traveling Office Hours/Plano

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

9-1-22

WRPW Radio (Bloomington/Normal)

Issue: Wintergreen homeowners meet with Sen. Barickman

Health Care

Sen. Chapin Rose

9-2-22

Champaign News-Gazette

Issue: State of Illinois retiree health plan

 

Changes in the State Retiree Health Care Plan Causing Concern for Some Downstate

The Illinoize

Patrick Pfingsten

09/02/2022

“Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) told WCIA-TV last month he’s been stonewalled by the state looking for more information.”

Public Safety

Local Officials Share Concerns About No Cash Bail Beginning in New Year

WSPY News

Staff

08/30/2022

“Grundy County Sheriff Ken Briley and State Senator Sue Rezin also spoke during the press conference.”

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-29-22

WCSJ Radio (Morris)

Issue: SAFE-T Act/End of cash bail

 

'Numbers don't lie': After a 10th child on the DCFS radar dies in the last 9 months, lawmakers demand changes

CBS Chicago

CHRIS TYE

09/01/2022

“Illinois State Senator Chapin Rose (R-51) is also on the DCFS oversight commission.”

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

9-2-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Law enforcement regional meeting discussing SAFE-T Act

 

Sen. Dave Syverson

9-2-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Law enforcement regional meeting discussing SAFE-T Act

 

Several Grundy Co. Jail Inmates Could Be Released Later This Year

WSPY News

Staff

08/31/2022

“Grundy County Sheriff Ken Briley and State Senator Sue Rezin also spoke during the press conference.”

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

9-2-22

WMBD-TV (Peoria) (multiple newscasts) (2 other sources)

Issue: Future of the Pontiac Correctional Center/Lack of transparency from the Governor

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

9-2-22

WMBD-TV (Peoria)

Issue: Fate of Pontiac Prison/Lack of transparency by Governor

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

9-2-22

WYZXZ-TV (Peoria)

Issue: Fate of Pontiac Prison/Lack of transparency by Governor

MISC.

Honoring Two Fallen First Responders

WCSJ News, WSPY News

Justin Ritz

08/29/2022

“Senator Sue Rezin was in our studios on Monday.”

 

Egyptian Health Dept. breaks ground on Integrated Hub

WSIL TV 3, KFVS 12

Staff

09/02/2022

‘“We are excited and grateful to the State of Illinois and Senator Fowler to have this project fully funded and are committed to provide quality care coordination for kids and adults in our community through partnerships,” stated Angie Hampton, Chief Executive Officer of Egyptian Health Department.’

 

After more than two months, still no abortion special session announced

The Center Square

Greg Bishop

08/30/2022

“Illinois Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, said the hold up may be that Democrats are gauging public sentiment.”

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-29-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Grundy County Chamber celebrates 75-year anniversary

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

8-31-22

WIFR-TV (Rockford) (3 other sources)

Issue: Auditor General/IDES audit

 

Sen. Neil Anderson

9-1-22

OurQuadCities.com

Issue: Prime Beef Festival

 

Sen. Craig Wilcox

9-2-22

Chicago Tribune (3 other sources)

Issue: Flood mitigation in Knollwood

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-31-22

WCSJ Radio (Morris) (1 other source)

Issue: Road projects for the 38th Senate District

 

State Senator highlights road projects in 38th District

WSPY News

Ethan Kruger

08/31/2022

“38th District State Senator Sue Rezin is highlighting several road projects throughout the district selected by the Illinois Department of Transportation.”

Education

Five years after massive Illinois education funding overhaul, backers see signs change is working

Capitol News Illinois

Peter Hancock

08/29/2022

“Republican state Sen. Chapin Rose, who represents a largely rural area in eastcentral Illinois, said many of the districts in his area faced the same challenge.”

 

Senator Rezin Discusses School Resource Officers

WCSJ News

Justin Ritz

08/29/2022

“38th District State Senator Sue Rezin was in our studios on Monday talking about the uptick in local school districts hiring school resource officers.”

 

New money slowly closing state funding equity gap for public schools

Capitol News Illinois

PETER HANCOCK

08/23/2022

“Republican state Sen. Chapin Rose, who represents a largely rural area in east central Illinois, said many of the districts in his area faced the same challenge.”

As Evidence Based Funding formula turns 5, lawmakers reflect on historic legislation

Capitol News Illinois

Peter Hancock

08/23/2022

“Republican state Sen. Chapin Rose, who represents a largely rural area in east central Illinois, said many of the districts in his area faced the same challenge.”

 

“Republican Sen. Jason Barickman, of Bloomington, who was also a key negotiator in the process, agreed that it was politically necessary.”

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

8-23-22

St. Joseph News-Press (3 other sources)

Issue: School funding overhaul

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

Alton Telegraph (6 other sources)

Issue: Evidenced-based school funding

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

8-29-22

Daily Herald (5 other sources)

Issue: Anniversary of Evidence-based school funding

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

Champaign News Gazette (4 other sources)

Issue: Evidenced-based school funding

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

8-29-22

Daily Herald (4 other sources)

Issue: Anniversary of Evidence-based school funding

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-28=7-22

WCSJ Radio (Morris)

Issue: School resource officers/hiring uptick

Events

Rezin hosts Agriculture Advisory Committee at Yorkville farm

Agrinews

Staff

08/22/2022

“Local farmers and agricultural industry leaders came together for Illinois Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin’s Agriculture Advisory Committee meeting July 13 at Stewart Farms in Yorkville to discuss agricultural-related issues with Rezin and Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II.”

 

Sens. McConchie, DeWitte and Wilcox to host unclaimed property day

Northwest Herald

Shaw Local News Network

08/22/2022

“State Sens. Dan McConchie, Don DeWitte and Craig Wilcox are partnering with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office to connect Illinoisans with more than $3.5 billion in unclaimed property and cash.”

 

Senior health fair helps provide information and resources to hundreds in southern Illinois

KFVS 12

Mike Mohundro

08/23/2022

“Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler and Representative Dave Severin hosted the event to get area seniors access to free health screenings and be able to talk with healthcare professionals about their needs.”

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-22-22

Indiana AgriNews

Issue: Agriculture Advisory Committee meeting at Yorkville farm

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-22-22

WSPY Radio (Aurora) (1 other source)

Issue: SAFE-T Act Cash Bail concerns

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

8-22-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Unclaimed Property event/Crystal Lake

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

8-22-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Unclaimed Property event/Crystal Lake

 

Sen. Craig Wilcox

8-22-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Unclaimed Property event/Crystal Lake

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-22-22

WPSD-TV (Paducah Ky.)

Issue: Senior Health Fair/Marion

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-23-22

KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, Mo.)

Issue: Senior Health Fair

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-24-22

KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, Mo.)

Issue: Senior Health Fair

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-23-22

WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Senior Health Fair

Public Safety

State Senator concerned over ending of cash bail system

WSPY News

Ethan Kruger

08/22/2022

“Morris Republican State Senator Sue Rezin says she's concerned about the rollout of Illinois' cash free bail system that will go into effect next year.”

 

No timeline for special session, gun legislation as fall approaches

The Daily Line

Ben Szalinski

08/23/2022

‘“I don’t feel like it’s appropriate for me to comment on the case involving Mr. Crimo,” Griffith said when pressed by Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) to clarify the press releases.’

 

“Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) pointed to another mass shooting in which a loophole in the state’s gun laws was exposed. An employee at an Aurora warehouse opened fire at work in 2019 killing five people and injuring five responding police officers. The aftermath of the shooting revealed the gunman was a felon and the State Police were supposed to take the gun away from the man, but never did.”

 

‘Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) told reporters at the fair he has not heard about any gun control bills and said his immediate concern is the State Police “making sure that we’ve closed any loophole so that someone like [Highland Park gunman Bobby Crimo] can’t buy any firearm in the future.”’

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-23-22

WEEK-TV (Peoria) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: ISP FOID card renewal/Highland Park shooter

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-22-22

WGEM-TV (Quincy)

Issue: ISP FOID card renewal/Highland Park shooter

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-23-22

KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) (3 other sources)

Issue: ISP FOID card renewal/Highland Park shooter

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-23-22

KMOV-TV (St. Louis, Mo.)

Issue: ISP FOID card renewal/Highland Park shooter

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

8-23-22

KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) (3 other sources)

Issue: ISP FOID card renewal/Highland Park shooter

 

Sen. John Curran

8-23-22

KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, Mo.)

Issue: ISP FOID card renewal/Highland Park shooter

 

Sen. John Curran

8-23-22

KMOV-TV (St. Louis, Mo.)

Issue: ISP FOID card renewal/Highland Park shooter

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-28-22

Ogle County Newspapers (1 other source)

Issue: SAFE-T Act implementation

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

8-26-22

WSIU Radio (SIU-Carbondale radio)

Issue: Speaking at legislative summit/Illinois motor fuel tax/SAFE-T Act

MISC.

Southern Illinois Made Expo returns in October

KFVS 12

Marsha Heller

08/26/2022

“Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler and the Southern Illinois Regional Chambers of Commerce/Shop SI are hosting the event in hopes to encourage business development, growth and opportunity throughout the region.”

 

Liberty Village of Jerseyville Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for “Memory Lane - Fitness for the Mind”

River Bender

Dalton Brown

08/25/2022

“The event saw a large turnout from the public and featured guest speakers including State Senator Steve McClure and Liberty Village staff members, in addition to demonstrations of new memory games in the village’s courtyard and tours of the newly-redone interior.”

Legislators speak at summit ahead of Du Quoin state fair

WSIU Public Radio

Steph Whiteside

08/26/2022

“Senator Terri Bryant addressed concerns about the increase in the state's motor fuel tax, noting that while many people are unhappy about it, much of the money is coming back to the region.”

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

8-26-22

Daily Herald

Issue: Illinois Tollway/New Executive Director

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-26-22

WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Update on the Cairo Riverport project

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-24-22

WCSJ Radio (Morris)

Issue: Road projects for the district

 

Sen. Steve McClure

8-25-22

Alton Telegraph

Issue: Building addition At Liberty Village of Jerseyville

 

Sen. Steve McClure

8-25-22

RiverBender.com

Issue: Building addition At Liberty Village of Jerseyville

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

8-25-22

Randolph County Herald Tribune (4 other sources)

Issue: Attending the Illinois Regional Legislative Summit

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

8-24-22

Benton Evening News

Issue: Attending the Illinois Regional Legislative Summit

 

Budget

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-11-22

WCSJ Radio (Morris)

Issue: State budget/Potential funding cuts to local government

Education

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-12-22

WCSJ Radio (Morris)

Issue: High School Summer Internship Program

Events

Senior Health Fair to give participants free screenings, talks with professionals

KFVS 12

Clayton Hester

08/15/2022

“The fair is being supported by State Senator Dale Fowler of Harrisburg and Representative Dave Severin of Benton.”

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-15-22

KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, Mo.)

Issue: Senior Health Fair

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-16-22

WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Senior Health Fair

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-16-22

Benton Evening News (2 other sources)

Issue: Senior Health Fair

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-17-22

DuQuoin Evening Call (3 other sources)

Issue: Senior Health Fair

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-16-22

Marion Daily Republican

Issue: Senior Health Fair

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-17-22

WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (1 other source)

Issue: Senior Health Fair in Carbondale

 

Carus Chemical announces multi-million dollar investment

103.9 WLPO

John Small

08/19/2022

“Present for the event were La Salle Mayor Jeff Grove, Peru Mayor Ken Kolowski, State Senator Sue Rezin and State Representative Lance Yednock.”

 

Univ. of Illinois visits Cairo Port Project site, hopes it can help fight food insecurity

WSIL TV 3

Danny Valle

08/17/2022

“So far, about $4 million has been spent on planning, according to state Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg).”

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-18-22

WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (1 other source) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Cairo River Port project

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-12-22

Southern Illinoisan

Issue: Grand Opening for local business

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

8-10-22

Jacksonville Journal-Courier

Issue: New Ag Sciences Complex dedication

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

8-16-22

Benton Evening News (2 other sources)

Issue: Ribbon cutting at Bulldog Early Learning Academy

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

8-16-22

Chicago Tribune

Issue: Aug. 13 Kid’s Fair

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-19-22

WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Southern Illinois Made Expo

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-18-22

Illinois Online Gambling (industry media)

Issue: Walker's Bluff Casino

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-16-22

Randolph County Herald Tribune

Issue: Dedication of Bulldog Early Learning Academy (Harrisburg)

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

8-17-22

DuQuoin Evening Call (3 other sources)

Issue: Senior Health Fair

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

8-16-22

Marion Daily Republican

Issue: Senior Health Fair

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

8-21-22

Patch.com (Algonquin-Lake In The Hills)

Issue: Traveling office hours in the Village of Lake In The Hills

FOID

Before more gun control considered, lawmaker wants FOID card fixed

The Center Square

Greg Bishop

08/17/2022

“State Sen. John Curran, R-Lemont, supports the new emergency rules, but said ISP always had access to clear and present danger reports.

 

GOP lawmakers ask Illinois State Police for more details on how it handled report on alleged Highland Park shooter

Chicago Tribune

Dan Petrella

08/17/2022

“According to state Sen. John Curran, what’s unclear, based on public statements by state police, is whether the agency, which is charged with overseeing firearm licensing, reviewed the Highland Park report or just discarded it when it was determined Crimo didn’t have a FOID card or pending application.”

 

Sen. John Curran

8-19-22

KanKaKee Daily Journal

Issue: ISP FOID card renewal/Highland Park shooter

 

Sen. John Curran

8-18-22

Jacksonville Journal-Courier (6 other sources)

Issue: J-CAR hearing on ISP FOID card rules

 

Sen. John Curran

8-17-22

Starvedrock Media (Regional radio station group) (14 other sources)

Issue: J-CAR hearing on ISP FOID card rules

 

Sen. John Curran

8-17-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield) (11 other sources)

Issue: J-CAR hearing on ISP FOID card rules

 

Sen. John Curran

8-17-22

Daily Herald

Issue: Issue: J-CAR hearing on ISP FOID card rules

 

Sen. John Curran

8-18-22

WQRF-TV (Rockford)

Issue: J-CAR hearing on ISP FOID card rules

 

Sen. John Curran

8-18-22

WTVO-TV (Rockford)

Issue: J-CAR hearing on ISP FOID card rules

 

Sen. John Curran

8-18-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield)

Issue: ISP Workers Comp Fraud/Still no prosecution

 

Sen. John Curran

8-18-22

Effingham Daily News (4 other sources)

Issue: J-CAR hearing on ISP FOID card rules

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

8-18-22

Jacksonville Journal-Courier (6 other sources)

Issue: J-CAR hearing on ISP FOID card rules

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

8-17-22

Starvedrock Media (Central Illinois regional radio station group) (14 other sources)

Issue: Issue: J-CAR hearing on ISP FOID card rules

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

8-17-22

Daily Herald

Issue: Issue: J-CAR hearing on ISP FOID card rules

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

8-18-22

Effingham Daily News (4 other sources)

Issue: J-CAR hearing on ISP FOID card rules

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-18-22

WSPY Radio (Aurora)

Issue: J-CAR hearing on ISP FOID card rules

 

Rezin says rules committee ruling shows that Illinois State Police could have prevented accused Highland Park shooter from getting FOID card

WSPY News

Ethan Kruger

08/18/2022

“Morris Republican State Senator Sue Rezin says a ruling from the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) on Wednesday shows that Illinois State Police could have kept the police record that would have put the accused Highland Park shooting suspect on its radar when he applied for and was granted a FOID card.”

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-19-22

WCSJ Radio (Morris)

ssue: ISP FOID card renewal/Highland Park shooter

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

8-19-22

KanKaKee Daily Journal

Issue: ISP FOID card renewal/Highland Park shooter

IDOC

Sen. Jil Tracy

8-11-22

Targeted News Service (News aggregate site)

Issue: IDOC federal court ruling

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

8-10-22

Targeted News Service (News aggregate site)

Issue: IDOC federal court ruling

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

8-11-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield) (7 other sources)

Issue: IDOC federal court ruling

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

8-11-22

Southern Illinoisan (2 other sources)

Issue: IDOC federal court ruling

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

8-11-22

WWVR Radio (Terre Haute, In.) (5 other sources)

Issue: IDOC federal court ruling

Interviews

NEWSRADIO WJPF INTERVIEW WITH TERRI BRYANT

WJPF NewsRadio

Staff

08/15/2022

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

MISC.

Still no prosecution of Pritzker-connected work comp fraud allegations

The Center Square

Greg Bishop

08/18/2022

“State Sen. John Curran, R-Lemont, said the lack of action is troubling.”

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

8-16-22

Benton Evening News

Issue: Illinois Regional Legislative Summit

 

Sen. Win Stoller

8-12-22

Pontiac Daily Leader

Issue: Kewanee’s Outstanding Citizen

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

8-9-22

WRPW Radio (Bloomington/Normal)

Issue: Fairlawn Capital housing development

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

8-15-22

Bloomington Pantagraph

Issue: Fairlawn Capital housing development

 

Sen. Brian Stewart

8-16-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Polo, Illinois flooding

 

Sen. Craig Wilcox

8-11-22

Chicago Tribune

Issue: Lake County manufacturing

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-16-22

Free Press Advocate (Willmington)

Issue: Honoring late police chief with IL. RT. 113 designation

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-16-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: 38th Senate District Road projects

 

Sen. Steve McClure

8-15-22

State Journal-Register

Issue: Illinois’ Rainy Day Fund tops $1 billion

 

Sen. Steve McClure

8-15-22

Jacksonville Journal-Courier

Issue: Jacksonville Area Center for Independent Living

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-13-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Kendall County 4-H

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

8-19-22

WCIA-TV (Champaign)

Issue: State retiree health insurance/Aetna

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-19-22

StarvedRock Media (Regional radio state group)

Issue: Carus Chemical mult-million dollar investment

 

Sen. Win Stoller

8-20-22

Champaign News Gazette

Issue: Sen. Stoller hires former legislator Jim Nowlan

 

 

Education

Conclusion of High School Summer Internship Program

WCSJ News

Tina Morrison

08/12/2022

“Senator Sue Rezin followed with introducing all company representatives with their interns.”

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-10-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Recognition of the 10th Grundy County Summer Internship Program

Events

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-10-22

Randolph County Herald Tribune (2 other sources)

Issue: Carbondale Senior Fair

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

8-10-22

Randolph County Herald Tribune (2 other sources)

Issue: Carbondale Senior Fair

 

Sen. John Curran

8-8-22

Lemont Patch

Issue: Senior Health Fair, Aug. 24

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

8-10-22

WLDS/WEAI Radio (Jacksonville)

Issue: Dedication of the John Wood Community College Agricultural Sciences Complex and the Fred L. Bradshaw Learning Center

 

LaHood's staff in Lincoln Wednesday

Lincoln Courier

Staff

08/10/2022

“Wednesday, Aug. 10 at Illinois State Senator Sally Turner’s Office, 120 S. McLean St., Lincoln.”

Healthcare

Federal monitor finds Illinois prisons fail to provide adequate health care to inmates

Chicago Tribune

Jeremy Gorner

08/10/2022

“Republican state Sen. Terri Bryant of Murphysboro said the report raises just one more question about Pritzker’s management of the state.”

 

Illinois prisons held in contempt for failing to improve health care for people in custody

The Center Square

Kevin Bessler

08/11/2022

‘“This latest incident begs the question of how many times and how many agencies will it take before the Governor accepts responsibility for these failures and finally takes action to do the right thing for the people hurt under his inaction and failed leadership,” state Sen. Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro, said in a statement.’

 

Federal report criticizes health care in Illinois prisons

Windobi

Editorial Staff

08/11/2022

“The Republican state of Sen. Murphysboro’s Terri Bryant said the report raises another question about Pritzker’s state management.”

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

8-10-22

Reporter Wings (Media industry news aggregate site) (4 other sources)

Issue: React to federal court ruling on DOC inmates

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

8-11-22

KTVI-TV (St. Louis, Mo) (3 other sources)

Issue: React to federal court ruling on DOC inmates

Interviews

Terri Bryant Interview

SoundCloud

Radio Will

08/11/2022

“Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant joined WXAN to talk about the recent Federal Contempt of Court order handed to the Illinois Department of Corrections for not properly caring for the health of inmates.”

MISC.

State Senator warns of cuts to local government funding

WCSJ News

Ethan Kruger

08/11/2022

“Morris Republican State Senator Sue Rezin says that Illinois government could cut funds to local governments if it faces budget shortfalls in the future.”

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-8-22

Chicago Patch

Issue: Ending Cash Bail (SAFE-T Act)

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

State Senator Sally Turner

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 Kruger

08/01/2022

“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.”’

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."’

 

‘You’re delusional:’ Lawmakers grill DCFS chief who maintains his office is improving despite ‘significant issues’ raised

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

WGEM

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