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Butler applauds Illinois manufacturers, inaugural 'Makers on the Move' bus tour

By Caleb Lombardo | Oct 24, 2022

In a recent Facebook post, State Rep. Tim Butler cheered the Illinois Manufacturers' Association’s “Makers on the Move” bus tour across the state.

Illinois' Scherer encourages constituents to support unions by buying union-made Halloween candy

By Caleb Lombardo | Oct 24, 2022

In a statement posted on Facebook recently, Illinois state Rep. Sue Scherer (D-Decatur) urged her constituents to support unions by purchasing union-made candy for Halloween.

Scherer on bill to attract teachers: 'We have to do everything possible to get more teachers and keep those we have'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jul 6, 2021

The shortage of teachers in Illinois has been a continuing problem for months, made only worse by the pandemic and disagreements over educators returning to work. In new legislation, state lawmakers are taking aim at the issue.