Politics
Federal Grant to Help Improve Danville Neighborhood
The City of Danville is advancing plans for improvements in the Madison Square area now that an $850-thousand-dollar federal grant has been approved. Bill Pickett has the details... Wednesday's check presentation was done near the Carle and Christie at the Riverfront medical offices. (In top photo on left is Danville ...
Apr 25, 2024
Rep. Schweizer Passes First Bill Out of the House; Advance Notice for TRS Benefit Recipients
"The passage of this bill out of the House moves us one step closer to protecting TRS benefit recipients. I want to thank my colleagues in the House for seeing the importance of this legislation and supporting it in the House," said Rep. Schweizer.
Apr 22, 2024
State Rep Schweizer Passes His First Bill Out of Illinois House Fri (4-19) Afternoon
The bill provides that at least 60 days prior to the effective date of any changes to the coverage or benefit recipient cost share for TRS benefit recipients, the Department of Central Management Services shall post those changes on its website.
Apr 19, 2024
Rep. Mary Miller Responds to Biden's Title IX Rule Endangering Women and Girls Spaces
Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) released the following statement: "The Biden administration's Title IX rule erases the definition of 'sex' and creates an imaginary 'gender-identity' category that ignores the biological differences between male and female.
Apr 19, 2024
Rep. Niemerg Fights Bad Idea to Mandate "Climate Change" Ideology on All Illinois Teachers
The Course of Study Article of the School Code will require every public school to instruct the progressive climate change philosophy for every teacher in Illinois.
Apr 18, 2024
County Board Rejects 3 Solar Site Proposals
The Vermilion County Board has voted to reject three site proposals for commercial solar energy facilities. All three had been proposed on sites in the southern part of the county. Andrew Kite, an attorney representing the county, reminded board members to focus on the evidence that was considered by the board's wind ...
Apr 17, 2024
Walls Named New Vermilion County Recorder
Vermilion County has a new Recorder and a new vacancy on the county board. Chrisi Walls, a Republican from County Board District 5, stepped down from her board seat Tuesday evening before being sworn in as the new county Recorder. Circuit Judge Thomas O'Shaughnessy administered the oath to Walls and noted it is an im...
Apr 17, 2024
Schweizer Co-Sponsors Successful Bill to Increase Reporting Physical and Sexual Abuse
House Bill 4350 mandates certain establishments, like hotels and emergency rooms, to hang posters developed by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) that provide information for children on how to report physical and sexual abuse.
Apr 16, 2024
Reps. Kelly, Balderson Introduce Legislation to Combat Scams Targeting Seniors
The bill would direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to issue a report on the types of scams seniors face, the frequency of these scams, and possible policy recommendations to help older adults identify scams before it is too late.
Apr 16, 2024
Rep. Niemerg Helps Cut Costs on Meat for Consumers
The change in the law will help cut back on government redundancy and regulation, as well as cut back on the cost of the wrapping paper used in the meat processing industry.
Apr 16, 2024