Galesburg Reporter

Tracy on SAFE-T: 'I, along with so many law enforcement members are so opposed'

By Steven Hughes | Oct 25, 2022

Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Illinois Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act that sought to create criminal justice reform, such as law enforcement agencies reporting inmate deaths and ending cash bail.

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Tracy on her way to November: 'It was nice to see so many faces and talk about several key legislative issues impacting our state’s residents'

By Steven Hughes | Oct 18, 2022

Republican Senator Jil Tracy attended a luncheon as thousands of Illinoisans prepare to vote in the Nov. 8 general election.

Tracy: 'October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month'

By Steven Hughes | Oct 11, 2022

The American Cancer Society approximated that 40,000 women will die from breast cancer in 2022 in the United States.

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Tracy prepares for November: 'Governor J.B. Pritzker is touting a sweep of the Illinois unemployment trust fund'

By Steven Hughes | Oct 7, 2022

Republican Senator Jil Tracy spoke about upcoming political events the Illinois Senate has been watching.

Tracy visits students in lead-up to November election: 'I was able to discuss my role in the State Senate'

By Steven Hughes | Oct 4, 2022

Republican Senator Jil Tracy spoke to middle school students about what she does in the state as she runs uncontested again for the upcoming general election.

Illinois Department of Employment Security makes payment toward unemployment debt: 'Democratic lawmakers expect businesses to fix a problem of their own creation'

By Steven Hughes | Oct 4, 2022

Approximately $2 billion in Illinoisan unemployment benefits got lost to scammers involving identify fraud after an audit on the Illinois Department of Employment Security showed the breach.

Tracy shares National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's updated phone number: 'We have all been impacted by suicide or a mental health crisis'

By Steven Hughes | Sep 24, 2022

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s new number allows people to call or text a trained mental health professional that’s been active since July.

Tracy on SAFE-T Act: 'Opposed and seek major changes to the bill'

By Steven Hughes | Sep 21, 2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed policies that ended Illinois Judges’ ability to set cash bails before a defendant’s first court appearance, negatively grabbing Republican attention.

Illinois Republicans seek to stop SAFE-T Act: 'State’s attorneys say they will have no choice but to release dangerous offenders from jail'

By Steven Hughes | Sep 17, 2022

Governor J.B. Pritzker signed policies that ended Illinois Judges’ ability to set cash bails before a defendant’s first court appearance, a victory for criminal reform and negatively grabbed Republican attention.

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Stoller connects Illinois to the Internet: 'The program seeks to expand broadband access'

By Steven Hughes | Sep 10, 2022

The Connect Illinois Broadband Grant Program is taking applications for increasing broadband in Illinois homes as part of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Connect Illinois statewide initiative.

Stoller advocates for policy change that 'supports law enforcement officers'

By Steven Hughes | Aug 27, 2022

Senator Win Stoller voiced his concerns about crime increasing in Illinois.

Stoller visits historic landmark: 'Great opportunity to see the Hennepin Canal'

By Steven Hughes | Aug 20, 2022

The Hennepin Canal is where Illinois made history when the first boat sailed through in 1907, intending to connect the state to the Mississippi River. Over a century later, Illinoians can take cruise tours on it.

Frese raises funds for campaign with golf outing

By Steven Hughes | Aug 20, 2022

Rep. Randy Frese (R-Quincy) on Aug. 19 hosted a campaign fund-raising golf outing.

Hammond elected president of national legislators agriculture group

By Steven Hughes | Aug 13, 2022

In a June 27 press release, Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) announced that she was elected president of the board of State Ag and Rural Leaders

Stoller: 'The Illinois State Police Cruiser is currently entered in annual America's Best Looking Cruiser contest'

By Steven Hughes | Aug 12, 2022

The American Association of State Troopers (AAST) opened for votes for its 2022 Best Looking Cruiser Calendar Contest.

Frese, wife visit long-running Adams County Fair

By Steven Hughes | Aug 4, 2022

Rep. Randy Frese (R-Quincy) recently attended the Adams County Fair, an annual event residents have enjoyed since the 1940s.

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Stoller: 'Congratulations to Justice Holder White on your accomplishments and this well-deserved honor'

By Steven Hughes | Jul 19, 2022

Lisa Holder White recently joined Illinois’ Supreme Court, which has garnered attention from state leadership.

Tracy seeking cap on state's fuel sales tax

By Steven Hughes | Jul 18, 2022

Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) is calling for lawmakers to have a special session to create relief for families facing financial struggles.

Tracy welcomes conservation partnership: 'A large portion of my district is included in the program'

By Steven Hughes | Jun 20, 2022

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources said it’s bringing back the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP).

Stoller on Geneseo Chamber of Commerce: 'It’s always good to sit down ... hear what legislative issues are important'

By Steven Hughes | Jun 14, 2022

Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) recently took to Facebook to talk about his visit with the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce’s Zack Sullivan.