Illinois State Senator Steve McClure
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Recent News About Illinois State Senator Steve McClure
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McClure: 'Trooper Hanneken dedicated his life to serving his community and his state'
A section of Illinois Route 121 will soon be renamed to honor Illinois Trooper Todd Hanneken who was killed in a single-car crash while on the job in March 2021.
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Illinois' McClure on Biden's proposed Title IX amendment: 'He is clearly going against the public with this move'
Illinois state Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) is blasting President Joe Biden's attempt to change Title IX rules.
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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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Illinois' McClure in aftermath of tornadoes: 'I visited Sherman, Riverton, and Dawson this afternoon to see the storm damage'
Illinois state Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) gave an update on visits he made to three storm-damaged communities recently.
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Illinois' McClure on Biden's vow to ban assault weapons: 'It's a right guaranteed to all of us by our Constitution'
Illinois state Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) does not see how President Joe Biden can make good on his promise to ban assault weapons across the country.
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Illinois' McClure on recent prison staff injuries: 'I look forward to getting answers and touring the facility with my colleagues soon'
Illinois state Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) has spoken out about an incident in early January at Graham Correctional Facility.
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McClure proud to serve district, party in Springfield: 'I have full confidence in his ability to serve as the voice of our caucus'
State Sen. Steve McClure, in a post on social media, shared his new leadership role in the Republican Caucus in Springfield.
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McClure on Veterans Day: 'Thanks to all who have served'
Illinois state Sen. Steve McClure recently honored those who have served in the U.S. military during an event where he spoke to veterans and thanked them for their service.
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McClure: Madigan indictment 'shows how corrupt politicians are in this state right now'
Illinois State Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) recently voiced his opinion on the recent indictment of former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan.
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McClure: Pritzker's "decisions are based on political science instead of hard science"
Illinois State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) accused Gov. J.B. Pritzker of keeping schoolchildren masked because of political calculations, not scientific ones.
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McClure: Decision to eliminate standardized test requirements 'should be made by the universities,' not Springfield
Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) recently spoke about a new law that took effect on Jan. 1 that will prohibit Illinois public universities from requiring standardized test scores for admissions.
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McClure backs Illinois bill labeling attacks on police as hate crimes to 'stick up for' law enforcement
Illinois lawmakers are hoping to increase the penalty for the assault or harassment of a police officer with legislation which, if approved, would make these crimes Class 3 felonies.
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'All the bad decisions': McClure deplores Illinois growing pension crisis he says majority likely won't resolve
Putting an end to unnecessary spending is the only way to resolve Illinois' still-growing pension crisis but, if things continue as they are, that isn't likely to happen, a Springfield Republican state senator said during a recent interview
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McClure participates in Senate Republicans' listening tour
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.
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McClure: Clean energy policy 'has to be done in a responsible way'
State Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) has joined Illinois leaders to propose exemptions to new clean energy legislation that proposes closing coal-burning generating plants by 2035.
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McClure doesn't expect real change in Springfield: 'House Democrats are doubling down'
Veteran state Sen. Steve McClure sighs at the thought of Mike Madigan finally being held accountable.
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McClure slams governor's shutdown: 'Our state has not been a friendly place for small business'
Veteran state Sen. Steve McClure shrugs he could have predicted the latest Illinois Department of Employment Security job numbers.
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McClure laments outmigration is another sign that 'everything in Springfield is going in the wrong direction'
State Sen. Steve McClure points to the state’s dwindling population as the latest example of Illinois' many troubles.
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McClure argues 'these are unprecedented times,' stands behind GOP plan for recalling elected officials
Veteran Republican state Sen. Steve McClure believes Springfield is finally moving to do what he feels should have happened long ago.
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McClure believes Madigan's time is up: 'Democrats have come to realize they can’t handle any more'
In the eyes of veteran state Sen. Steve McClure, the Mike Madigan countdown has commenced in earnest.