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Rezin calls for lawmakers to ‘give the people of Illinois a truly fair map’

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 15, 2021

As politicians in Springfield engage in talks about how to divide Illinois’ voters among themselves, Republican lawmakers proposed scrapping the current redistricting process in favor of a citizen-driven independent commission.

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Haas calls for a redistricting process that is ‘fair and transparent’ in Illinois

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 15, 2021

With Illinois politicians currently looking at how to divvy up the state’s voters among representative districts, Republican lawmakers in March introduced legislation to take the politics out of the process with an independent commission.

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Joyce: $454,165 grant for Braceville 'helps the village continue to move forward'

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 8, 2021

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has awarded a $454,165 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the Village of Braceville for improvements to the storm water drainage system.

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Dresden Station plays key role in flood prevention following winter storms in Will County

By Benjamin Kibbey | Mar 10, 2021

Ahead of the winter storms that recently hit the region, workers at Dresden Station prepared to do their part to help prevent flooding in Will County with plans to prevent ice build-up on the Kankakee River.

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Grundy County Board passes resolution opposing criminal justice reform Bill

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 17, 2021

The Grundy County Board passed a resolution opposing the criminal justice reform proposal — a piece of legislation that would end cash bail in the state and install new measures in law that advocates said would improve law enforcement accountability.

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Bedford Sales gets new owner, other business licenses approved in Morris

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jan 26, 2021

The Morris City Council recently approved licenses for three businesses, one for opening a new shop and two for changes related to existing markets.

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New Illinois Senate GOP Caucus deputy leader calls for hearings into handling of pandemic

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 27, 2020

State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) joined with state Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago) in calling for the General Assembly to conduct a joint hearing into how the state has handled the COVID-19 pandemic and economic fallout from related restrictions imposed.

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Family-owned J&A Transmission celebrates 30 years in Morris

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 23, 2020

Morris-based J&A Transmission has been recognized by the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce for 30 years in business.

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Critics say ComEd's parent company is pushing legislation that favors large corporations over competitive markets

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 6, 2020

With the recent federal bribery scandal that led to Commonwealth Edison having to pay $200 million in fines still in the news, the parent company of ComEd, Exelon, is now pushing legislation titled as the Clean Energy Jobs Act.

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Civil lawsuit against Hastert faces further delays due to COVID-19

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 22, 2020

COVID-19 concerns have been cited in further delays to a jury trial in which Dennis Hastert, a former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, is being sued for allegedly failing to finish paying off a man who claims Hastert sexually abused him.

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Illinois GOP criticizes Londrigan's support for Medicare X amid AHA report that shows $800 billion in provider losses

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 5, 2020

The Illinois Republican Party alleges that medicare changes advocated by Betsy Londrigan would be catastrophic to health care.