West Central Reporter

Tracy details Republican plans to fund police, trim taxes

By Christina Heath | Mar 1, 2022

The beginning of February brought not only significant snowfall for Central Illinois but also updates to a proposed legislative package for law enforcement, the unveiling of Illinois Gov. J.B.

LaHood thanks 2x4's for Hope for tiny home project for vets, 'having me in Rushville' to mark the occasion

By Christina Heath | May 19, 2021

A partnership between Rushville, Schuyler County and a non-profit organization celebrated a major milestone when they broke ground on a tiny home.

LaHood introduces legislation, saying 'digital trade is an engine for economic success'

By Christina Heath | May 14, 2021

Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Illinois) has introduced the Digital Trade for Development Act that would modernize the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) to support digital trade policies that promote further economic growth.

Tracy: 'Partisan map-making behind locked doors' is the opposite of redistricting transparency

By Christina Heath | May 14, 2021

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel Chris Welch (D-Westchester) showed members of the house one-by-one where their lines for new districts could be drawn behind the locked doors of Capitol Complex, leaving many to debate if this is the transparency Illinois needs in the state.

LaHood introduces Alzheimer's bill to 'support innovation for Alzheimer's treatment'

By Christina Heath | Apr 22, 2021

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.), part of a bipartisan group of lawmakers and co-chair for the Ways and Means Alzheimer's Working Group, introduced a new bill to help families nationwide dealing with Alzheimer's and many other diseases.