West Central Reporter

McCann calls for public health director's resignation during hearing on Quincy Legionnaires' outbreak

By Angela Underwood | Mar 8, 2018

Sen. William "Sam" McCann (R-Plainview) called for the resignation of Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav Shah earlier this week during a Senate-House Veterans Affairs Committee hearing regarding the Legionnaires disease outbreak at the Quincy Veterans Home.

From Chicago City Wire

Davidsmeyer questions effectiveness of creating a firearms awareness task force

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) said a proposed dun-violence related task force just another chance for Democrats to grab a headline.

Frese concerned about follow-up on Legionnaires' at Quincy veterans home

By Angela Underwood | Jan 10, 2018

Rep. Randy Frese (R-Paloma) said he appreciates the interest and passion he has seen during legislative hearings on the Legionnaire's disease outbreak at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.

Butler rolls out questions at hearing on legalization of marijuana

By Angela Underwood | Nov 28, 2017

Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) asked more than a few questions during a hearing Tuesday on decriminalizing cannabis in Illinois.

Tracy talks wage equality, small wireless facilities during Senate veto session

By Angela Underwood | Nov 13, 2017

Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) did not waiver in her wage-equality argument or sway in her support of small wireless facilities while discussing two House bills.