Solange DeLisle Stories

Butler: 'Thank you ABATE of Illinois, Inc.'

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 13, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) has received support from the Illinois chapter of one of the largest motorcycle and rider rights organizations in the world known as A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education (A.B.A.T.E.).

Scherer attends Springfield Rail Improvement Project ribbon cutting: 'Happy to see it to fruition'

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 11, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Sue Scherer (D-Decatur) is happy to see progress being made with the Springfield Rail Improvement Project as state officials celebrated the completion of the newest portion of rail.

Illinois' Butler: 'Proud to rep a district that is the home of the greatest area of pumpkin production on earth!'

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 7, 2022

Illinois state Rep. Tim Butler has echoed the sentiments of state Rep. Mark Batinick by expressing his pride in the sheer number of pumpkins that are grown in the state each year.

Turner announces three 'Coffee and Conversation' events

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 23, 2022

Illinois state Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) wants to give her constituents a chance to talk about issues impacting the district, so she's hosting a few events for voters to have their voices heard.

Board Members review District #186 budget for current school year: 'I don't think there are going to be much of a change'

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 23, 2022

Members of the Board of Education for Springfield Local Schools District #186 reviewed the districts finances for the 2022-2023 school year during a board meeting earlier this month.

Davidsmeyer: 'See some of the concerns that law enforcement and prosecutors have with the SAFE-T Act'

By Solange DeLisle | Aug 28, 2022

State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) recently urged constituents to listen to his and others' concerns regarding the SAFE-T Act, or House Bill 3653.

Butler: 'Our area's connection to Abe still amazes me'

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 7, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) is still astonished about the late President Abraham Lincoln's link to Sangamon County and the role it played in American history.

Hamilton: 'I ask you to join me to express our gratitude to Illinois Gold Star spouses'

By Solange DeLisle | May 13, 2022

State Rep. Sandy Hamilton (R-Springfield) wants to make sure the families of Illinois service men and women who died in the line of duty are properly shown appreciation for their sacrifices.

Turner: 'We must work to improve access to quality care in rural Illinois'

By Solange DeLisle | Mar 2, 2022

State Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield) hopes legislation would help doctors in rural, medically underserved areas receive the same benefits as those working in private health clinics.

Public school employees now have expanded access to FMLA benefits in Illinois

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 24, 2022

Educators in the state of Illinois now have expanded access to family and medical leave benefits under House Bill 12, a new law that ent into effect at the beginning of this year.

McClure participates in Senate Republicans' listening tour

By Solange DeLisle | Nov 22, 2021

State Sen. Steve McClure (R-Plainview) is listening to the concerns and desires of Illinois voters by taking part in a listening tour hosted by Republicans in the state Senate.

Turner works to "encourage students" by having agriculture classes count toward college admission requirements

By Solange DeLisle | May 5, 2021

State Sen. Doris Turner's (D-Carlinville) push to make agricultural science classes count toward state university admissions requirements has cleared one hurdle with a unanimous vote in the Illinois Senate.

Murphy 'proud' bill restricting leadership terms gets OK from Illinois House

By Solange DeLisle | May 5, 2021

A bill aimed at limiting lawmakers in leadership roles to ten years in an effort to prevent another decades-long run the state saw under former state Rep. Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) who held the speaker role for more than 30 years has passed the Illinois House of Representatives.

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