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Tracy: 'Thank you to everyone who attended our legislative luncheon in Macomb yesterday'

By David Beasley | Oct 19, 2022

In an Oct. 14 Facebook post, Illinois State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) shared her thanks to attendees of a legislative lunch event in Macomb.

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Tracy: Public should 'be on the lookout for maintenance teams picking up litter along the roads'

By David Beasley | May 1, 2022

State Sen. Jil Tracy is urging constituents to look out for Illinois Department of Transportation workers picking up litter.

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Madigan's hand-picked successor to Chicago House seat resigns after three days

By David Beasley | Mar 6, 2021

The lawmaker former Rep. Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) supported to succeed him in the Illinois Legislature resigned after three days on the job, WGEM reported.

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'Surge staffing' program will allow more bars, restaurants in central Illinois to reopen

By David Beasley | Jan 29, 2021

New changes in Illinois' COVID-19 program will allow more bars restaurants to reopen in the central part of the state.

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State recognizes Crafts Technology for its COVID-19 test manufacturing efforts

By David Beasley | Nov 12, 2020

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, as part of National Manufacturing Month, honored Crafts Technology, an employee-owned company that makes tools for electronics, aerospace and medical manufacturers worldwide.

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Illinois Supreme Court to limit in-person court appearances due to COVID-19

By David Beasley | Oct 13, 2020

In-person court appearances will be limited and remote appearances encouraged under a temporary order from the Illinois Supreme Court.

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McDonough County GOP chair: Time for Kilbride to leave the Illinois Supreme Court

By David Beasley | Sep 29, 2020

Mary Brookhart, chair of the McDonough County Republican Party, opposes the retention of Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride.

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Hancock County GOP chair: Do not retain Judge Thomas Kilbride on Supreme Court

By David Beasley | Sep 28, 2020

Hancock County GOP chair Kathy Sparrow opposes the retention of Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride, saying the judge does the bidding for politicians such as House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

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Montgomery County judge refuses to block COVID-19 sports restrictions

By David Beasley | Aug 8, 2020

A Montgomery County judge has denied a challenge to the Illinois High School Association's COVID-19 guidelines on sports.

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IPI: Illinois economy lost $183 million per day during shutdown

By David Beasley | Aug 4, 2020

The Illinois economy shrank by $183 million per day during the COVID-19 shutdown, according to an analysis by the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI).