Week of 05/16/2022
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.”
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 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.
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
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