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Senator Andrew Chesney Responds to of Anti-Gun Rights Bills

On Monday, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law two new bills that further erode Second Amendment rights in the State of Illinois. Upon learning of the signing of Senate Bill 8 and House Bill 1373, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement:“These ...
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McCombie Column: Enough Excuses, DCFS Is Failing Our Kids

Illinois law—put in place in 1997 and strengthened in 2008—clearly mandates that DCFS publicly release incident-specific reports for every child death or serious injury under its watch, with findings and policy recommendations attached. These reports are meant to prevent further tragedies by exposing failures, ...
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Stay Safe This Summer with Tips to Prevent Grill-Related Fires in Illinois

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is alerting residents as July continues to be the peak month for grill-related fires across the country. Gas grills are the source of over 9,200 home fires annually, with leaks or equipment malfunctions as leading causes. Authorities recommend thorough ...
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Illinois Lawmakers Push for Faster Approval of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors

Illinois lawmakers are considering new legislation aimed at fast-tracking the approval process for small modular nuclear reactors, or SMRs. Senate Bill 2681, introduced by Senate Minority Deputy Leader Sue Rezin, would require state agencies to act on SMR permit applications within 150 days, with ...
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Illinois Advances Pay Equity with New Wage Reporting Law

Illinois is updating its approach to pay equity. Governor JB Pritzker has signed a new law amending the state’s Equal Pay Act, officially removing outdated references to federal reporting requirements. Now, companies with 100 or more employees are required to submit wage data specifically ...
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Enhanced Security Measures at Illinois State Fair Ensure Safe Experience for All

Attendees of this year’s Illinois State Fair in Springfield will notice heightened security precautions at all Grandstand entrances. New measures include walk-through metal detectors and thorough bag checks. Prohibited items feature firearms, weapons, drones, illegal substances, and large bags of any kind. Organizers emphasize ...
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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Enhance School Safety and Community Well-Being

Congressmen Eric Sorensen and Zach Nunn are reintroducing the Safe Schools and Communities Act, a bipartisan effort to bolster school safety across the country. The proposed legislation establishes competitive grants for school districts—administered by the Department of Education—to address issues such as human trafficking, ...
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Grand Marshal Nominations Open for 72nd Fiesta Parade

The 72nd annual Fiesta Parade will be held on September 20, 2025. This community tradition is organized and implemented by the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce’s Hispanic Business Leaders Committee.Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Fiesta Parade Grand Marshal. Individuals, groups, ...
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Whiteside County Fair Press Release

Whiteside County Fair office will be open for business beginning Monday, Aug. 4th, for the entire week prior to the 154th annual Whiteside County Fair which kicks off Aug. 12th.The office of the secretary and treasurer are in the building near the grandstand at ...
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Spain Announces Re-Election Bid

State Representative Ryan Spain, one of two Deputy Republican Leaders in the Illinois House, officially launched his re-election bid for his 73rd District Illinois House seat this week.“As we have finally seen justice served this year, I was proud to be one of three Republican ...
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Bipartisan Push to Reestablish Federal Water Assistance Program for Low-Income Households

A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Representatives Eric Sorensen and Rob Bresnahan, has introduced the Low-Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act. The bill aims to make permanent the nation’s first federal water assistance program, which expired in 2022. LIHWAP previously aided over 1.5 ...
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Essential Pool Safety Tips to Protect Young Lives

The Illinois State Fire Marshal highlights an alarming trend: more than 4,500 drownings occur each year nationwide, with residential pools posing the greatest risk. The majority of these tragedies involve young children and take place at home rather than in public facilities. Authorities are ...
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