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Judicial Watch

Assisting non-English speakers in finding legal support

Occasionally, you may have a family member or a friend come to you asking for help in seeking legal help and support. In most cases, this is fairly straightforward. You give the number of someone that you have used before. What about if there is a language barrier and they do not speak English? We look at how you can assist someone who does not speak English get legal support Be their translator to relay information to legal counsel The […]

todayFebruary 15, 2022 27

Nokomis

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis seeks new police chief

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council met in a special session on Thursday, Jan. 27 with the intent of hiring a new police chief. All commissioners were present with the exception of Michael Glenn. The session immediately went to executive session after mayor Michael Holliday called the meeting to order. The meeting later returned to regular session announcing the position is being offered to Talon Burton. The offer is pending acceptance, which includes the terms of the contract. Upon contract approval, […]

todayFebruary 2, 2022 50

Illinois Montgomery

Decision 2022

Montgomery County voters missing voter ID cards

County clerk advises voters to contact her office

HILLSBORO -- All registered voters should have received their new voter registration cards in the mail. "Of the 16,811 cards we mailed out on January 14, over 1,200 were returned," states County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser. "[The Postal Service returned them] because they were undeliverable as addressed." Voters who did not receive their new voter card should contact the County Clerk's office as soon as possible. This is in order to avoid any potential issues voting in the June 28 primary […]

todayJanuary 28, 2022 4

Patrick Windhorst Illinois SAFE-T Act Republican Republicans

Capitol News Illinois

Republicans announce effort to repeal SAFE-T Act

Democrats call it ‘all for show’

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) -- Republicans are calling for their Democratic counterparts in the Illinois House to join them in efforts to repeal criminal justice reforms, known as the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act, commonly known as the SAFE-T Act. Reps. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), Ryan Spain (R-Peoria), and Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) joined House GOP Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) at a news conference Thursday to announce their support for legislation, House Bill 4499, introduced a week ago, to repeal […]

todayJanuary 20, 2022 29

Tom Demmer

Capitol News Illinois

Demmer joins the race for state treasurer’s office

Deputy minority leader in Illinois House seeks to unseat two-time Democratic incumbent

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) -- State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) announced he will run for state treasurer on Tuesday. If he wins the Republican Party nomination, he likely would face two-term incumbent Mike Frerichs, who is seeking reelection. In Tuesday’s announcement, Demmer pledged to oppose tax increases and bring greater transparency to state spending. “Unfortunately, in Springfield right now, the politicians’ answer to every problem is higher taxes and more spending,” Demmer said in a statement. “We know Springfield politicians […]

todayJanuary 12, 2022 7

John Thune

Decision 2022

South Dakota Sen. John Thune announces run for re-election

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- Sen. John Thune announced Saturday that he would run for re-election in 2022 in South Dakota, setting the Senate Republican whip to possibly serve as the successor to Republican leader Mitch McConnell. "South Dakota is the best state in the nation in which to live, work, and raise a family, and I've been continually humbled by the support and trust its people have afforded me over the years," Thune said in a statement. "I've always promised that […]

todayJanuary 9, 2022 2

Poggenpohl

Decision 2022

Poggenpohl seeks to serve remainder of term

Special election for Christian County State's Attorney set for 2022

TAYLORVILLE -- The resignation of Christian County State's Attorney Mike Havera leaves the position wide open for the special election in 2022. Wes Poggenpohl was brought into the office by Havera to get used to day-to-day operations and to make a smooth transition. Wes was appointed December 21 by the Christian County Board to fill the Havera vacancy. He was sworn in on December 31 by Judge Brad Paisley, according to the Breeze-Courier in Taylorville. In a press release Thursday […]

todayJanuary 6, 2022 47

John Milhiser Illinois Secretary of State

Decision 2022

Second Republican runs for Illinois Secretary of State

SPRINGFIELD – A former federal and Springfield-area prosecutor is the latest candidate for Illinois Secretary of State. John Milhiser describes himself in a news release as having a “commitment to justice and public service” describing himself as both a successful federal and Sangamon County prosecutor. He says he’s not a career politician despite having run for office before. However, he wants to help “restore faith in state government and our leaders,” claiming the “culture of corruption” still exists in Springfield. […]

todayJanuary 6, 2022 30

Nokomis

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis council hears about potential grants

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council met in regular session on Monday, Oct. 25. Scott Hunt, representing WHKS Engineers, Planners & Surveyors located in Springfield, introduced himself and his firm to the council. Hunt and his firm are interested in helping Nokomis apply for grants. They can also help plan the downtown project and complete the engineering needs. He spoke specifically about the downtown project as well as the water and wastewater plant. Hunt also spoke of the America Rescue Plan (ARP). He […]

todayOctober 27, 2021 8

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