West Central Reporter

West Central Reporter

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Local Government News

From Sangamon Sun

Help is on the way, Rep. Davidsmeyer tells flooding victims in 100th District

By Glenn Minnis | 6 hours ago

Illinois state Rep. C. D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) wants residents of his 100th District impacted by recent heavy flooding to know that the state and U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) are offering loans for those affected in 2019.

From Peoria Standard

Health Care Council honors Rep. McDermed

By Glenn Minnis | 10 hours ago

Illinois state Rep. Norine Hammond’s (R-Macomb) tireless work on behalf of senior citizens has earned her a Health Care Council of Illinois (HCCI) award.

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CITY OF GREENVILLE: The 2020 Census Team Is Hiring

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2019

The 2020 United States Census will be undertaken shortly.

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CITY OF CARROLLTON: "Fill the Squad Car"

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2019

CPD will be on the square tomorrow Dec. 7th from 9am to noon and 1pm to 3pm for "Fill the Squad Car".

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CITY OF BARRY: 2020 Census Hiring Event

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2019

The 2020 Census is looking to hire 20 more employees in Pike County.

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CITY OF BEARDSTOWN: BCA Christmas Gift Show

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2019

This Saturday is the BCA Christmas Gift Show!

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Cass County sheriff strives to improve lives in his own community

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Dec 5, 2019

Cass County Sheriff Devron Ohrn is grateful to be able to help people on their worst days.

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Rep. Davidsmeyer sings praises of new pension-consolidation bill

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 3, 2019

Veteran state Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) is heralding the passage of House Bill 1300 as a major step forward in the state’s ongoing pension reform movement.

From Peoria Standard

Sen. Tracy stands behind bill to increase authority of Legislative Inspector General

By Glenn Minnis | 8 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) has thrown her support behind a measure she hopes will ultimately help restore trust in Springfield.

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CITY OF GREENVILLE: Thanksgiving Holiday Celebration

By Press release submission | Nov 30, 2019

As our staff will be celebrating the Holidays with our families, the City Offices will be closed on November 28-29.

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BEARDSTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Christmas Food Box

By Press release submission | Nov 30, 2019

Good morning Beardstown if you need or know someone in need of a food basket please call 217-323-1100

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CITY OF BARRY: Come See Santa at the Barry Fire House

By Press release submission | Nov 30, 2019

The Barry Fire Department would like to invite you to Come See Santa at the Barry Fire House Saturday December 14th , 3:00 - 4:30.

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CITY OF MT. STERLING: Use The Drop Box For Payments

By Press release submission | Nov 30, 2019

City Hall will be closed Nov 28 & 29, 2019 in observance of Thanksgiving.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Congressional candidate Ives vows to assert her contempt for political corruption at the national level

By Glenn Minnis | 10 days ago

Illinois congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is vowing to continue to be a thorn in the side of longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

From Metro East Sun

Rep. Davidsmeyer urges Illinoisans not to let Democrats sweep ethics reform legislation under the rug

By Glenn Minnis | 15 days ago

Illinois state Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) is convinced that two Democratic-sponsored bills recently passed in the legislature should be just the start of a longer process aimed at curbing corruption in Springfield.

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MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CARTHAGE IL: Lionne design Jewelry Sale sponsored by MH Foundation

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2019

Memorial Hospital Foundation is sponsoring a Lionne designs Jewelry Sale on Monday, November 25th in the Hospital Lobby from 8:30am to 4:30 pm.

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CITY OF GREENVILLE: Special Meeting November 25 Regarding State Legalization Of Cannabis

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2019

The Greenville City Council will hold a special council meeting on Monday, November 25, 2019 at 7:00 PM for further discussion and public input regarding the state's legalization of recreational cannabis.

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CITY OF BARRY: Barry's Christmas Light Contest!

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2019

Show off your holiday spirit this year by participating in Barry's Christmas Light Contest!

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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE: City Offices Closed Nov. 28

By Press release submission | Nov 17, 2019

City Offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.

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CITY OF GREENVILLE: Sheriff & City Police Department Conduct Sex Offender Compliance Checks

By Press release submission | Nov 17, 2019

November 15, 2019, the Bond County Sheriff's Department and Greenville Police Department, along with the assistance of the Bond County States Attorney's Office, Illinois Attorney General's Office, U.S. Marshals Service and Pierron Police Department conducted sex offender compliance checks in Greenville and Bond County. During the Friday operation, a total of thirty-six compliance checks were completed.