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Redshaw: ‘This law hinders the honest gun owner’

By West Central Reporter Report | Jan 30, 2023

Schuyler County Sheriff Bill Redshaw said he has “no intentions to arrest” anyone violating the state’s sweeping gun ban signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in early January.

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Petitgout: 'I, among many others, believe that HB 5471 is a clear violation of the 2nd Amendment'

By West Central Reporter Report | Jan 23, 2023

McDonough County Sheriff Nicholas M. Petitgout said he will not be enforcing the sweeping gun ban recently singed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

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Petitgout: ‘Neither myself nor my office will be checking to ensure that lawful gun owners register their weapons with the State’

By West Central Reporter Report | Jan 19, 2023

McDonough County Sheriff Nicholas M. Petitgout will not enforce a gun ban enacted by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in early January.

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McClure: 'I'm honored to continue my service in the State Senate and my role in leadership'

By West Central Reporter Report | Jan 16, 2023

In a Jan. 11 Facebook post, Sen. Steve McClure (R-Chatham) shared news of his new position in the Senate.

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Tracy: 'Democrat leaders forced through an irresponsible spending bill'

By West Central Reporter Report | Jan 10, 2023

In a Jan. 9 Facebook post, Sen. Jil Tracy reacted to the passage of a supplemental budget bill.

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Macomb council approves grants for public service programs

By West Central Reporter Report | Jan 9, 2023

Macomb Community Development Director John Bannon asked the City Council to authorize the release of 12 monetary awards during its Dec. 19 meeting.

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Jones: New police officers will serve 'this wonderful community with dignity, pride and excellence'

By West Central Reporter Report | Jan 7, 2023

The Macomb Police Department welcomed four of five new officers at a swearing-in ceremony during the city council's December meeting.

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Laegeler: ‘Schuyler County will not be enforcing the provisions of the Safe-T Act’

By West Central Reporter Report | Jan 3, 2023

Schuyler County State's Attorney Chuck Laegeler has filed a temporary restraining order seeking to overturn the SAFE-T Act in the county following a successful such order in 65 other counties on Dec. 28.

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Pittsfield Police Department: 'The pretrial provisions of the SAFE-T Act will not take effect in Pike County'

By West Central Reporter Report | Dec 31, 2022

The Pittsfield Police Department is noting Pike County’s successful granting of a temporary restraining order mirroring a successful challenge of the cashless provision of the SAFE-T Act.

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Macomb Council agrees to purchase trucks for Public Works Dept., cemetery

By West Central Reporter Report | Dec 12, 2022

The city council votes to purchase two new trucks.

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Macomb council approves adding police sergeant position

By West Central Reporter Report | Dec 12, 2022

At the Nov. 21 meeting of the Macomb City Council, the police chief asked the board to consider adding another ranked sergeant position to the police department.

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Macomb mayor: 'We would entertain a motion to approve the contract between the city and Waste Management for services regarding solid waste'

By West Central Reporter Report | Dec 8, 2022

The Macomb City Council recently held a special meeting to approve a waste management contract.

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Beard: Buyer of aging downtown Jacksonville building would ‘be stuck with whatever’

By West Central Reporter Report | Nov 30, 2022

The City of Jacksonville Council recently held a special meeting to discuss the fate of an old downtown building whose roof collapsed a little over a year ago.

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Frese on SAFE-T Act: ‘Repealing this dangerous Act must be a Veto Session priority’

By West Central Reporter Report | Nov 23, 2022

Rep. Randy Frese recently discussed the need to repeal the SAFE-T Act which would eliminate cash bail for a variety of crimes, including some felonies, starting in January.

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Tracy: 'Agritourism businesses across the state can now apply for up to $1,000 in relief'

By West Central Reporter Report | Nov 23, 2022

Illinois farms that host agricultural events for the public, including apple and pumpkin picking, could be eligible for financial assistance under a tax credit approved by the state legislature earlier this year.

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Tracy draws attention to National Young Readers Week

By West Central Reporter Report | Nov 22, 2022

In a Nov. 18 Facebook post, Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Macomb) shared a link from the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus that marked National Young Readers Week.

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State Sen. Tracy: 'Honoring all who served!'

By West Central Reporter Report | Nov 15, 2022

Illinois State Senator Jil Tracy celebrated the 247th birthday of the United States Marine Corps in a Facebook post published on Thursday