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

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.

Lawmakers demand action on gun violence after 7 killed, dozens shot at Highland Park Independence Day parade

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

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.”

Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls special legislative session on reproductive rights as Roe decision reverberates through Illinois politics

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

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.”

Illinois paid out nearly $2 billion in federal funds for fraudulent pandemic unemployment claims, audit finds

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

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.”

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

As some states take measures to relieve gas prices like tax suspensions, Illinois does little, critics say

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.”

Events 

Shawnee Community College breaks ground on student truck driving facility in Metropolis 

WSIL TV 

Ryan Davis 

05/24/2022 

“SCC also showcased a new truck driving simulator. Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) was on hand to try it out.” 

Sen. Plummer and Rep. Wilhour to Host Town Hall on Vandalia Correctional Center 

Effingham Radio 

Staff 

05/23/2022 

“Senator Plummer and Representative Wilhour are hosting a Town Hall in Vandalia to discuss the Vandalia Correctional Center.” 

TOWN HALL SET FOR JUNE 6TH REGARDING VANDALIA CORRECTIONAL CENTER 

WMIX 94 

Staff 

05/23/2022 

“State Senator Jason Plummer and State Representative Blaine Wilhour had earlier indicated the Town Hall would be scheduled when it appeared reductions in the inmate population at Vandalia might happen.” 

Sen. Brian Stewart 

5-25-22 

Ogle County Newspapers 

Issue: Dixon Gateway Project/$1 million grant 

Sen. Dale Fowler 

5-26-22 

Metropolis Planet 

Issue: Shawnee Comm. Coll. CDL program/promoting truck driving careers 

Sen. Dale Fowler 

5-25-22 

WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (multiple newscasts) 

Issue: Promoting truck driving careers 

Sen. Dale Fowler 

5-25-22 

Paducah Sun (Paducah, KY) 

Issue: Promoting truck driving careers 

Sen. Jason Plummer 

5-24-22 

WMIX Radio (Mt. Vernon) (1 other source) 

Issue: Town Hall for Vandalia Correctional Center 

Sen. Jason Plummer 

5-23-22 

WXEF Radio (Effingham) 

Issue: Town Hall meeting on the Vandalia Correctional Center 

Sen. Dale Fowler 

5-24-22 

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

Issue: Sergeant Brian Rowe memorial highway 

Sen. Dale Fowler  

5-26-22  

Southern Illinoisan  

Issue: New distribution center in Marion  

Two Keithsburg Veterans Honored 

WVIK, Quad Cities NPR  

Herb Trix 

05/26/2022 

“Joining him for the 5 pm ceremony will be State Senator Neil Anderson from Andulusia and Representative Norine Hammond from Macomb.” 

Sen. Steve McClure  

5-27-22  

Jacksonville Journal-Courier  

Issue: Community Park clean up/state help requested 

Health 

Sen. Sue Rezin 

5-25-22 

WJPF Radio (Herrin) (2 other sources) 

Issue: Rural Health Care 

Sen. Sue Rezin 

5-24-22 

Kankakee Daily Journal (8 other sources) 

Issue: Rural Health Care 

Infant Formula Crisis - Onus on U.S. 

WCSJ News 

Tina Morrison 

05/26/2022 

“Senator Sue Rezin was on WCSJ’s People R Talking recently and, when asked about this situation, had this to say.” 

Bos Bills Supporting Child Victims & Ensuring Hospital Visits Signed 

The Patch 

IL House,Community Contributor 

05/27/2022 

‘"I want to express personal thanks the McGinnis family for their efforts. Their advocacy on behalf of their grandfather, Bob McGinnis, was an integral to helping Sen. McConchie and I advance this bipartisan law for the benefit of all Illinois families going forward."’ 

Public Safety 

Sen. Chapin Rose 

5-24-22 

Streeterville News (7 other sources) 

Issue: ISP Merit Board 

ISP Merit Board spends $550,000 in taxpayer funds to investigate former employee twice 

The Center Square 

Andrew Hensel 

05/24/2022 

‘"The employee in question, once finding out about the investigation into her, then contacted the Governor's office herself and made allegations against director Garcia," State Sen. and Commission member Chapin Rose said.’ 

MISC. 

‘Jelani Day’ missing persons bill signed into law 

WGLT 

Maggie Strahan 

05/23/2022 

“The bill passed the Senate 43 to 4 with bipartisan support including Sen. Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington. The bill passed unanimously through the House of Representatives.” 

Sen. Steve McClure  

5-25-22  

Illinois Times  

Issue: 2022 legislative session report 

Sen. Dale Fowler 

5-23-22 

Benton Evening News (2 other sources) 

Issue: Senate Week in Review/Economic development 

Sen. Jason Barickman 

5-23-22 

WCBU Radio (Peoria Public Radio) 

Issue: Jelani Day Law 

Sen. Sue Rezin 

5-24-22 

Ogle County Newspapers 

Issue: LaSalle Veterans Home/Pritzker responsibility (opinion column) 

Sen. Terri Bryant 

5-23-22 

Benton Evening News (2 other sources) 

Issue: Senate Week in Review/Economic development 

Illinois’ Attempt to Change School Testing is Pushed Back, for Now 

Center for Illinois Politics 

Margaret Rock 

05/29/2022 

“Another member of the senate education committee, senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris), who supported the “Too Young To Test” measure, did so because she hasn’t seen convincing data or evidence to suggest standardized tests are the best method for Pre-K through second grade students. “I believe the risks of forcing standardized tests on children so young may outweigh the potential rewards,” the senator wrote in a statement.” 

Health

Senator Win Stoller visits Hammond-Henry Hospital during National Hospital Week

Geneseo Republic

Claudia Loucks

05/16/2022

‘“Sen. Win Stoller shared in our celebration, spending time thanking members of our team and offering a gift bag with snacks and refreshments for all members of our health care team, both in the hospital and within our clinics,” Hoffman added. “We are thankful for the recognition and commit to continued advocacy to support the health care needs of our community!”’

Sen. John Curran

5-12-22

Daily Herald

Issue: National Nurses Week event

Governor Pritzker Signs Legislation Supporting Rural Healthcare Expansion, Coordination

My Radio Link (Mattoon)

Staff

05/17/2022

‘“The merger between St. Margaret’s Health and Illinois Valley Community Hospital will provide the residents of the Illinois Valley community with an opportunity for better and more coordinated healthcare,” said Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris).’

Farm Family Resource Initiative provides mental health support to agriculture community

WSIL TV 3

Madeline Parker

05/16/2022

‘"So it's super important for them to be able to call into these lines and get the help that they need, and that it be paid for, because they don't need one more stressor on how to pay for the mental health help that you need, at the same time you're trying figure out how to buy seed and fertilizer," said State Senator, Terri Bryant.’

Sen. Dan McConchie

5-12-22

Daily Herald

Issue: National Nurses Week event

Sen. Don DeWitte

5-12-22

Daily Herald

Issue: National Nurses Week event

Public Safety

Sen. Steve McClure

5-12-22

Pure Oldies 107.5 FM (Springfield)

Issue: DCFS problems

Sen. Sue Rezin

5-12-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce presentation (Green energy jobs/Democrat crime reform)

Sen. Chapin Rose

5-12-22

Chronicle Media (Chicago Suburbs) (1 other source)

Issue: Democrat crime reform

Sen. Jason Barickman

5-12-22

Illinois Issues

Issue: Pontiac Correctional Center closure

Sen. Jason Plummer

5-12-22

WJBD Radio (Salem)

Issue: $3.2 million project at Centralia Correctional Center

Taxes

State senator wants special session to cap Illinois' sales tax on gas

The Center Square

Scot Bertram

05/16/2022

“State Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley, said his legislation to cap the state’s sales tax on motor fuel at 18 cents per gallon could provide real relief to consumers.”

Illinois quick hits: Special session to cap gas sales tax urged, Evanston schools require masks, 'Sixteen Candles' house for sale

The Center Square

Staff

05/16/2022

“With gas prices maintaining record highs across Illinois, Republican state Sen. Dave Syverson says state lawmakers should head back to the capitol immediately for a special session to address the situation.”

Illinois lawmaker wants revisit proposed tax cap on fuel

23 WIFR

Anthony Ferretti

05/17/2022

“As the average price of gas statewide nears $5 a gallon, State Senator Dave Syverson (D-Rockford) calls for the government to cap the state’s sales tax on motor fuel at 18 cents per gallon.”

Mahomet-Seymour borrowing limit raised with HB4688, a look at how the referendum would affect residential taxpayers

Mahomet Daily

Staff

05/20/2022

“In order to bypass the Illinois School Code regulation, the district was required to get legislative approval. Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) attached the request to a bill focused on teacher professional development that had a likelihood of being approved. Five other school districts were also added onto the same bill. The limit will only increase, though, if the referendum is passed.”

Veterans Affairs

Highway Dedication To Honor Two Keithsburg Veterans

WRMJ 102.3

Staff

05/16/2022

“State Senator Neil Anderson was the Chief Sponsor of the bill in the Senate.”

Highway dedicated to Illinois soldier killed in Vietnam

KHQA 7

WICS/WRSP Staff

05/19/2022

‘“It’s important that we remember the brave sacrifices of those who have given their lives in defense of our country,” said State Senator Jason Barickman. “Cpl. Janssen is a hero and I hope this dedication will help to keep his memory alive.”’

MISC.

Autism Day at Unity Point

WSIL TV 3

Brooke Schlyer

05/18/2022

“Illinois State Senators Terri Bryant and Dale Fowler will be in the classroom, getting a lesson from elementary school children on Wednesday, May 18th.”

Medium Security Unit at Pontiac Correctional Center has been closed

Pontiac Daily Leader

Erich Murphy

05/17/2022

“A letter-writing campaign is something that Sen. Jason Barickman was pushing at the town hall meeting, and it's something that Livingston County Board Chairperson Kathy Arbogast believes in doing.”

Senator Sally Turner Pet Adoption Day at HSLC encourages adoptions and volunteerism

Around Logan County

Staff

05/18/2022

“Illinois Senator and Logan County native Sally Turner hosted a pet adoption event at the Humane Society of Logan County (HSLC) on Saturday, May 14th. The event included snacks, face painting and corn hole toss as well as an opportunity for guests to visit with the numerous animals that are seeking forever family at the shelter.”

Sen. Craig Wilcox

5-12-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Conversation Untapped Tour

Sen. Don DeWitte

5-13-22

Daily Herald

Issue: Unclaimed Property Day event

Sen. Don DeWitte

5-12-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Conversation Untapped Tour

Events

Sen. Jason Barickman

5-10-22

WEEK-TV (Peoria) (1 other source)

Issue: Pontiac Correctional Center Town Hall

Sen. Jason Barickman

5-10-22

WHOI-TV (Peoria) (1 other source)

Issue: Pontiac Correctional Center Town Hall

Sen. Jason Barickman

5-10-22

Pontiac Daily Leader

Issue: Pontiac Correctional Center Town Hall

Watch now: Sen. Barickman hosts town hall to engage public in the fate of Pontiac prison

The Pantagraph

Staff

05/10/2022

“After a town hall, State Sen. Jason Barickman said he and the Pontiac community have taken the first steps in bringing the Department of Corrections preliminary plans to downsize Pontiac prison into the public sphere.”

Community wants answers about Pontiac Prison’s future

WEEK 25

Paige Blanzy

05/10/2022

“Two Republican critics of the Democratic governor’s administration, Bloomington State Sen. Jason Barickman and State Rep. Tom Bennett of Gibson City, hosted a townhall meeting to share information they have with the public and listen to community concerns.”

Southern Illinois Made Expo announcement Tuesday

KFVS 12

Marsha Heller

05/10/2022

“Buy Local! That’s the message from Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler and the Southern Illinois Chamber of Commerce.”

Southern Illinois Made Expo returns in October after being canceled for the last two years

WSIU Public Radio

Benjy Jeffords

05/10/2022

“Senator Dale Fowler announced the return of the Southern Illinois Made Expo will be in-person this summer.”

The Southern Illinois Made Expo is coming back and will be in person

WSIL TV 3

Madeline Parker

05/10/2022

“State Senator Dale Fowler said he is excited about the return to an in-person event as well as the success the event brings.”

Pontiac Correctional Center situation, as it is, discussed at town hall meeting

Pontiac Daily Leader

Erich Murphy

05/11/2022

“State Sen. Jason Barickman hosted the town hall for Pontiac Correctional Center. Also speaking were Pontiac Mayor Bill Alvey, Livingston County Board Chairperson Kathy Arbogast and AFSCME Local 494 President William Lee.”

Health

Nurses at 3 Advocate hospitals get special treat during National Nurses Week

Daily Herald

Advocate Aurora Health

05/12/2022

“Over the past several days, state Senators John Curran, Donald DeWitte and Dan McConchie joined nursing leaders at Advocate Good Samaritan, Sherman and Good Shepherd hospitals to hand out treats during a morning shift change.”

State senator celebrates National Hospital Week at QC area hospital

Quad Cities

Linda Cook

05/14/2022

“State Sen. Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) celebrated National Hospital Week on Wednesday by giving out goodie bags to the Health Care Team at Hammond-Henry Hospital in Geneseo.”

Infrastructure

Community leaders and lawmakers laud completion of upgrades to Chatham Road

State Journal-Register

Zach Roth

05/11/2022

“Mark Frech, 50th District state Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, and 99th District state Rep. Sandy Hamilton, R-Springfield, to commemorate the finishing touches being placed on the $1.4 million project.”

Repairs to section of Chatham Road completed

News Chanel 20

WRSP/WICS Staff

05/11/2022

‘"This is really what it's about doing what we can for our citizens and this is a big deal, especially with the expansion of different projects in Springfield," Senator Steve McClure said. "Chatham Road is going to utilized even more."’

Interviews

Illinois State Senator Steve McClure

93.9 WTAX News Radio

Joey M.

05/13/2022

“Illinois State Senator Steve McClure talks with Joey McLaughlin about a bill signed into law last week that could help ease the bus driver shortage.”

Public Safety

Illinois Democrats’ public safety approach centers on funding infusion

Capitol News Ilinois

JERRY NOWICKI

05/11/2022

‘“If you're not going to put violent people behind bars and keep them there, you have accomplished nothing, no matter how much money you spend,” Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, said in a phone interview.’

Southern Illinois lawmakers demand action on child welfare failures

The Southern Illinoisan

Molly Parker

05/11/2022

‘“It’s time for the governor to be a leader and figure out how to solve this problem in Southern Illinois,” said State Sen. Terri Bryant, a Murphysboro Republican who sits on a subcommittee focused on family and child welfare issues.’

Veterans Affairs

Sen. Sue Rezin

5-9-22

WGEM-TV (Quincy)

Issue: Audit report on the LaSalle Veterans’ Home

Sen. Sue Rezin

5-9-22

WHOI-TV (Peoria) (2 other sources)

Issue: Audit of LaSalle Veterans’ Home

MISC.

Sen. Dale Fowler

5-10-22

Benton Evening News (2 other sources)

Issue: Week in Review

Pritzker signs bill to allow rehiring of former bus drivers

WCIA 3

Bradley Zimmerman

05/11/2022

“The bill, sponsored by State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) and State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield), would allow bus drivers to regain their licenses if they lost a license solely due to unpaid child support.”

Capital Development Board announces over $46 million in funding to state agencies in Downstate Illinois

My Radio Link (Mattoon)

05/12/2022

‘“These investments will improve public safety, assist our corrections officers, and shows a continued commitment to some of the most vulnerable Illinoisans,” said State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville).’

‘“Financial commitments of this magnitude demonstrate Illinois’ commitment to preserving its’ assets, while ensuring staff and residents have the tools needed for success,” said State Senator Terri Bryant (R – Murphysboro).’

Local correctional facilities, nature area receiving funding for improvements

WSIL TV 3

Staff

05/12/2022

‘“In my 20 years of service to the Illinois Department of Corrections, I saw the significant impact the services provided here had on inmates and their families, and I eagerly await this facility reopening," said State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro).’