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**** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois General Assembly Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025 **
** FOIA Request to Illinois General Assembly Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.
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Illinois Civil Service Commission met May 18
Illinois Civil Service Commission met Thursday, May 18
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Reps. Cabello, Coffey, Rosenthal vote to allow noncitizens to become Illinois police officers
Reps. John Cabello (R-Machesney Park), Michael Coffey Jr. (R-Springfield) and Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) voted to give noncitizens a path to become Illinois police officers, siding with a majority of state lawmakers in a recent action that one Republican senator called “a fundamentally bad idea.”
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National Police Week celebrated by Illinois senator: 'Thank you to all of the men and women of our law enforcement for everything you do to help keep us safe'
Sen. Sally Turner thanked police officers across the state and recognized National Police Week in a May 15 Facebook post.
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Bill sponsored by Hauter designed to help veterans passes House, Senate
In a May 9 Facebook post, Rep. Bill Hauter thanked Sen. Sally Turner for letting him pass SB 1376 in the House.
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McClure: 'I was participating in a new Illinois Department of Children and Family Services defensive pepper spray and situational awareness training course.'
Sen. Steve McClure shared a Facebook post on Apr.11 about taking part in a defensive pepper spray and situational awareness training course organized by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
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Turner: 'I had the opportunity to meet with students from this year's Land of Lincoln CEO program'
In an April 14 Facebook post, Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln) shared her visit with students from the Land of Lincoln CEO program.
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Hauter: 'I would also like to just welcome the Bulgarian delegation that is here'
Illinois State Representative, Bill Hauter welcomed the Bulgarian delegation to Illinois and marked Bulgarian heritage month on March 3.
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Illinois' Coffey on consumers' higher energy costs: 'If you've noticed a shocking increase in your utility bills lately, you are not alone'
Illinoisans, like most Americans, are forking over more cash for energy-related bills, and state Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) has pointed out some money-saving tips.
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Turner on fentanyl bill: 'It is our impassioned hope that this will address the overwhelming increase of overdosing'
Illinois Sen. Sally Turner recently discussed Senate Bill 4221, a bill she introduced in August.
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Turner announces three 'Coffee and Conversation' events
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.
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Butler: 'Not taxing retirement income is one of the advantages we have' to attract people to Illinois
Illinois state Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) proudly stands by legislation put forth by Republicans that outlaws taxing retirement income.
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Turner 'humbled to be named the Illinois Chamber of Commerce's "Freshman of the Year"'
In a recent Facebook post, state Sen. Sally Turner gave kudos to the Full Gospel Evangelistic Center for their back-to-school bash.
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Turner congratulates Holder White on appointment to state Supreme Court
In a July 7 Facebook post, Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln) congratulated Lisa Holder White, the state's newest Supreme Court Justice.
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Butler: 'Smith is failing our children, failing our families, and failing the hard-working staff of this agency'
Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) is calling for the firing of Department of Children and Family Services director Marc Smith who has been held in contempt of court 11 times for mishandling child welfare cases.
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Scherer expresses sadness after Uvalde school shooting: 'My heart is heavy'
Illinois State Rep. Sue Scherer (D-Decatur) shared her shock and sadness over the violence at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, this week.
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Butler: he is honored 'to be endorsed by so many current and former legislators from our area'
Rep. Tim Butler expresses his gratitude for being endorsed by so many legislators in the area.
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Over century-old celebration at EIU: ' Proud to be a product of our Illinois public universities'
Eastern Illinois University celebrated its 127th birthday, and many of its alumni joined in the momentous occasion.
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Butler gains endorsements of law enforcement officials to represent newly created district
State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) recently revealed that two law enforcement officials have endorsed his campaign to represent the newly created 95th District in a social media post.
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Hamilton: 'I ask you to join me to express our gratitude to Illinois Gold Star spouses'
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.