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WBGZ Radio 1/29/2021 | By Doug Jenkins - WBGZ Radio Eight people are being considered to complete the unexpired term of State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), who recently resigned to take a job as a senior advisor for Governor JB Pritzker. Among the finalists are a handful of candidates from Springfield and a candidate for State Representative in last falls election. Chase Wilhelm lost his bid to unseat Republican Avery Bourne of Morrisonville in November. Also being considered is current ...

(The Center Square) – The Illinois House has canceled all but one session day next month and there’s bipartisan support to allow for remote work so they can take care of the state's business amid COVID-19 concerns. Illi...

Senate vacancy finalists chosen FacebookTwitterEmail 2of3 3of3 A Macoupin County Board member is among those being considered for appointment to complete the term of former state Sen. Andy Manar. The Bunker Hill Democrat resigned to take a senior adviser post with Gov. J.B. Pritzker. There were eight finalists selected from the applications submitted. They include Roberta Vojas, a Macoupin County Board member, and Chase Wilhelm, who lost a Nov. 3 bid to unseat state Rep. Avery Bourne, R-Morriss...

State Journal-Register Despite creating a robust legislative calendar, the General Assembly will not be returning to Springfield until Feb. 9, with plans beyond that week uncertain. Lawmakers and staff members are still trying to sort out plans for gathering at the state Capitol for session in a way that prioritizes the health of everyone involved and allows lawmakers to do their jobs. Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, and Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, sent a jo...

Vojas finalist to succeed Manar Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com FacebookTwitterEmail Manar SPRINGFIELD — A Macoupin County Board member is among eight people being considered for appointment to complete the term of former state Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill. Manar resigned his state senate seat to take a senior advisor’s post with Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The 48th Legislative District asked for applications to succeed Manar and, on Tuesday, announced eight finalists. They include ...

Decoupling plan could come back once House returns A plan that would have "decoupled" Illinois tax law from the federal CARES Act legislation failed in the final hours of the lame-duck session, but could be brought back early in the 102nd General Assembly if needed. New House Speaker Chris Welch, D-Westchester, said later that day that a new plan could be worked on quickly in the new term in order to help Gov. JB Pritzker fill a $3.9 billion budget hole. "It likely can pass," Welch said. "We...

Names begin to emerge to replace Manar in Illinois Senate With Andy Manar’s resignation from the Illinois Senate taking effect Sunday, the process to find his replacement has officially begun.  But discussions over who might fill Manar’s seat have been ongoing in political circles ever since the announcement of the three-term senator’s early departure for a senior role in Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration two weeks ago. Possible candidates that have emerged include Springfield Ward 3 A...

By Benjamin Cox on January 18, 2021 at 4:11pm Lawmakers have announced the official vacancy of the 48 th State Senate District seat. The seat was vacated earlier this month by Democrat Andy Manar who resigned to take a position as a senior advisor in Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Administration. The 48th Legislative District Committee said it will be accepting applications for those interested in being appointed to complete the current term, which has two years remaining. The 48 t...

Mayors oppose criminal justice reform bill Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com FacebookTwitterEmail Nine Riverbend mayors have issued a joint statement opposing House Bill 3653, a criminal justice reform bill. In the opinion of the mayors, if Gov. J.B. Pritzer signs the bill it will have a devasting effect on the ability of police departments to keep communities safe while enforcing the law equally and fairly for all. Madison County law enforcement officials on Wednesday urged lawmake...

Edwardsville Police Chief calls for action against dangerous HB 3653 Charles Bolinger, charles.bolinger@edwpub.net FacebookTwitterEmail KeevenCourtesy of Edwardsville Police Department EDWARDSVILLE — A criminal reform bill opposed by Madison County law enforcement officials was approved by the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday. Just before noon, the House voted 60-50 to approve House Bill 3563, formerly known as House Bill 163. The Senate met to debate the bill shortly after 4 a...