IL State Reps

26 Sep State Rep Candidate Randy Peterson's DUI was more than twice the legal limit –

Posted at 07:43h in 110, Champaign, City of Paris, Douglas County, Edgar County, feature, IL State Reps, Illinois Election, Moultrie County, Shelby County, Vermilion County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 4 Comments

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Paris, IL. (ECWd) - The reporting on Randy Peterson's candidacy by the News-Gazette, which reported Peterson's '03 DUI arrest as having "a preliminary blood test said he had a blood alcohol content of 0.156, as detected by a portable breath alcohol test device"  while it may...

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23 Sep Brad Halbrook Announces Candidacy for the 102nd House District

Posted at 12:48h in 110, City of Paris, Douglas County, Edgar County, feature, IL State Reps, Illinois Election, Shelby County, Vermilion County by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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For Immediate Release Contact: Mark Shelden September 23, 2015 217-493-8543 Brad Halbrook, former State Representative and Republican from Shelbyville, will be announcing his intention to be a candidate for the 102nd State Representative District at a series of press availabilities and events on Thursday, September 24, 2015....

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15 Sep IL. Rep Acevedo using state resources against Donald Trump –

Posted at 15:38h in 110, Attorney General, Corruption, Criminal, feature, Governor, IL State Reps, Illinois Election, Illinois Senate by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 11 Comments

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Springfield, IL. (ECWd) - Illinois State Representative Edward J. Acevedo (D) appears to be electioneering with state funds against Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump.  I am alleging that through the introduction of House Resolution 0761, which "Calls upon the Republican Party to publicly denounce Donald Trump for...

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11 Sep DuPage State's Atty will not prosecute COD Open Meetings violation –

Posted at 16:13h in Attorney General, College of DuPage, DuPage County, feature, IL State Reps by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 3 Comments

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DuPage Co., IL. (ECWd) - The DuPage County State's Attorney, Bob Berlin, has stated that his office will not prosecute the College of DuPage Open Meetings Act violation from four years ago in which the Illinois Attorney General determined a violation occurred, and made that determination...

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07 Sep Randy Peterson is interested in Rep. Adam Brown's seat –

Posted at 11:32h in 110, Champaign County, Douglas County, Edgar County, Edgar County Board, feature, IL State Reps by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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According to The Southern Illinoisan article published yesterday, which matches a text message I received from Peterson last Friday, he stated is is planning on running for the State Rep seat at the next election. Peterson is quoted as saying "While its a scary time in...

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06 Sep Rep. Reggie Phillips announces he is running for a second term –

Posted at 10:51h in 110, Coles County, Douglas County, Edgar County, feature, IL State Reps by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 1 Comment

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Charleston, IL – Contrary to what was reported in IllinoisReview, Rep. Reggie Phillips is not "actively considering leaving the state," according to Phillips. State Representative Reggie Phillips today announced he will seek a second term as State Representative in the 110th District. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                 Contact:  Reggie...

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04 Sep Rep. Adam Brown confirms he won't seek another term –

Posted at 12:44h in 110, Douglas County, Edgar County, feature, IL State Reps, Illinois Election by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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Springfield, IL. (ECWd) - We have heard rumors of this for a little over a week, and according to CapitolFax, in a post yesterday, they state they have confirmed that State Representative Adam Brown (R), Champaign, will not seek another term in office. He says he...

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18 Aug Governor's downstate director accused of family patronage hire is not true –

Posted at 13:22h in feature, Governor, IL State Reps by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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Springfield, IL. (ECWd) - I received a disturbing email this morning purporting to state that Randy Pollard's wife had been hired at the Illinois Lottery, and implying it was a patronage hire.  Randy Pollard is the Governor's downstate director. After trying several numbers to the Illinois Lottery,...

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12 Aug K-12 Pension Cost-Shift, HB4272 filed today –

Posted at 20:43h in feature, IL State Reps by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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Springfield, IL. (ECWd) - Text of the Bill is here and the link will provide an up-to-date status. Synopsis As Introduced Creates the Fund Education First Act. Beginning with fiscal year 2017, requires the General Assembly to appropriate for the general State aid formula under the School...

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06 Aug IL Comptroller appropriations being used for lobbyists

Posted at 18:48h in feature, Governor, IL State Reps, Illinois Comptroller by Kirk Allen & John Kraft 1 Comment

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Springfield, IL. - (ECWd) - The State of Illinois has had a spending problem for many years, and after over a decade of out of control taxation and spending the people spoke at the ballot box and overwhelmingly elected a new Governor.  A governor that...

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