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Illinois state Senate candidate Hamilton: 'In J.B. Pritzker and Doris Turner’s economy, Central Illinois families have to pay more to put less food on the kitchen table'

By David Beasley | Sep 22, 2022

With high inflation rates affecting consumers nationwide, state politicians and candidates in Illinois are speaking up.

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Hamilton: 'While Illinois spends the most money per student in the Midwest, a big chunk is blown on the inflated education bureaucracy'

By David Beasley | Sep 16, 2022

This election cycle, one important topic of conversation revolves around Illinois public school systems. Parental rights within schools and high property taxes funding public education have been issues for constituents in the past, but now many state level candidates are elevating these issues in their campaigns.

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Candidate for State House District 96 Smith: 'My children are driving me to make a difference in our state'

By David Beasley | Aug 31, 2022

Lisa Smith is running for District 96 state representative to “promote change in the state of Illinois," the candidate said in a statement.

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Butler on Sangamon County deputy's life-saving effort: 'All in a day's work for Deputy Koester'

By David Beasley | Jul 13, 2022

State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) praised Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Travis Koester for the rescue of two elderly women from a building fire on June 29.

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Hamilton: 'How many more children have to suffer due to the governor's mismanagement?'

By David Beasley | Apr 26, 2022

Illinois Rep. Sandy Hamilton (R-IL), a candidate for the 48th District Illinois State Senate seat, is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) to reform the state's Department of Children and Family Services, which has once again been cited for contempt for violating court orders.

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Butler promotes 8K race at Lincoln Memorial Garden in June

By David Beasley | Jan 31, 2022

State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) is encouraging people to come out for the Lincoln Memorial Garden 8K race in June.