Week of 07/18/2022

Posted by 23sc on July 25, 2022

COVID-19

Some worry a repeat of COVID-mandate ‘chaos’ could start Illinois’ school year

The Center Square

Greg Bishop

07/19/2022

“State Sen. John Curran, who is on the bipartisan Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, worries there’ll be a repeat of last year.”

Drug Task Force

Legislators, Law Enforcement Meet to Discuss Drug Task Force Funding

Classic Hits 97.9 XFM

Greg Sapp

07/20/2022

“Illinois State Senators Jason Plummer and Steve McClure were in attendance along with representatives of Congresswoman Mary Miller, State Senator Darren Bailey and State Representatives Blaine Wilhour and Adam Niemerg.”

Southeastern Illinois Drug Task Force Meets With Stakeholders And Local Legislators To Discuss Drug Trends

Effingham Radio

Staff

07/21/2022

“The SEIDTF leadership would like to thank the following attendees for their interest in the meeting: Senator Jason Plummer of the 54th District, Senator Steve McClure of the 50th District”

Sen. Steve McClure

7-20-22

WXEF Radio (Effingham)

Issue: Drug Task Force funding

Sen. Jason Plummer

7-22-22

WJBD Radio Salem (1 other source)

Issue: Funding for Illinois Drug Task Force

Sen. Jason Plummer

7-20-22

WXEF Radio (Effingham)

Issue: Drug Task Force funding

Sen. Darren Bailey

7-20-22

WXEF Radio (Effingham)

Issue: Drug Task Force funding

Events

Rezin hosts Agriculture Advisory Committee

WCSJ News FM 103.1

Justin Ritz

07/19/2022

“Local farmers and agricultural industry leaders came together on July 13 at Stewart Farms in Yorkville to discuss agricultural-related issues with State Senator Sue Rezin and Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.”

Local farmers met with Senator and Ag Director in Yorkville

WCSJ News FM 103.1

Justin Ritz

07/20/2022

“On July 13th, local farmers and agricultural industry leaders came together at Yorkville's Stewart Farms, in an open forum discussion, with Department of Agriculture Director, Jerry Costello and Senator Sue Rezin.”

Rezin hosts Agriculture Advisory Committee at Yorkville farm

Shaw Local News Network

Staff

07/24/2022

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

Sen. Sue Rezin

7-24-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Rezin Hosts Ag Advisory Committee

Sen. Sue Rezin

7-20-22

WSPY Radio (Aurora)

Issue: Agriculture Advisory Committee hearing

Sen. Sue Rezin

7-19-22

WCSJ Radio (Morris)

Issue: Agriculture Advisory Committee meets

Senator Terri Bryant hosted first-ever Agriculture Advisory Committee meeting

North County News

Joel Heidel

07/20/2022

“Pictured is State Senator Terri Bryant speaking at her recent Agriculture Advisory Committee meeting.”

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-18-22

Targeted News Service (News aggregate for local media)

Issue: Agriculture Advisory Committee hearing

Sen. Dan McConchie

7-19-22

Daily Herald

Issue: Lake Zurich Kids’ Fair August 13

Sen. Jil Tracy

7-19-22

Muddy River News (Quincy)

Issue: Local vendors sought for fall Senior Adult Fair

Healthcare

Sen. Chapin Rose

7-20-22

WCIA-TV (Champaign)

Issue: Medicare advantage plans

Sen. Chapin Rose

7-22-22

WCIA-TV (Champaign) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: State Retiree Health Care

Interviews

NEWSRADIO WJPF INTERVIEW WITH TERRI BRYANT

WJPF NewsRadio

Staff

07/18/2022

“State Sen. Terri Bryant joins The Morning Newswatch.”

WGLT's Sound Ideas - Thursday, 7/21/22

WGLT 89.1 FM

Sarah Nardi

07/21/2022

“State Senator Jason Barickman of Bloomington discusses the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade as well as renewed calls for an assault weapons ban.”

MISC.

Sen. Jil Tracy

7-19-22

WGIL Radio (Galesburg)

Issue: Local Rebuild Illinois grants

Sen. John Curran

7-18-22

MSN.com (1 other source)

Issue: ISP ‘Clear and Present Danger’ reports

Not as advertised: Taxpayers, state workers spend millions on ‘depleted’ senior insurance plan

WCIA 3

Renée Cooper

07/20/2022

‘“If you tell people, ‘This is who your providers are,’ then those should be your providers, or you should be able to change,” Republican Senator Chapin Rose of Mahomet reacted.’

Harrington Law marking century in business

The News-Gazette

Deb Pressey

07/24/2022

“The law firm continues to employ state Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, and in the past also employed former state Sen. Rick Winkel.”

Ewing field day covers precision and conservation

Illinois Farmer Today

Staff

07/21/2022

“Senator Terri Bryant will open the program as she discusses the important role of public agricultural research and demonstration centers.”

Sen. Chapin Rose

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