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/ McLean County is currently split between three House districts. That would increase to five under the maps released Friday. One Democrat and possibly two could wind up representing parts of Bloomington-Normal if the Democrat-drawn state legislative maps released Friday come to fruition. The new maps, released late Friday, are not finalized and could change as public hearings are held later this month. There would then be an election using the new maps, which are redrawn once every 10 years f...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- House Republicans continue to call on the Pritzker administration to implement policy changes in Illinois’ veterans’ homes after the deadly COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle facility. Republicans claim there’s been “no action” to ensure veterans’ safety going forward following last Tuesday’s hearing. Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) explained while the hearing went over four hours long, lawmakers weren’t able to ask important questions to make the necessary changes...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- House Republicans continue to call on the Pritzker administration to implement policy changes in Illinois veterans homes after the deadly COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle facility. Republicans claim theres been "no action" to ensure veterans safety going forward following last Tuesdays hearing. Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) explained while the hearing went over four hours long, lawmakers werent able to ask important questions to make the necessary changes. "I have several mor...

Having Tazewell County employees park in designated county lots, rather than on Court Street and side streets. Removing unnecessary poles that hold "reserved" signs and old unused signs in downtown parking lots. Re-striping of parking lots and the crosswalks at Second Street and Court Street and at Third Street and Court Street, as well as the north side of lower 200 Court Street to allow for diagonal parking. Patching holes in alleys and parking lots. Converting the alleyway on the north si...

Pekin Daily Times The Pekin City Council voted to adopt the city’s Fiscal Year 2021-2022 operating and capital improvements budget during Monday’s meeting, and also spent more than an hour debating changes to city garbage collection rules. “This budget was put together taking into consideration the lasting impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, state funding, new legislation, as well as other factors from the community,” Pekin City Manager Mark Rothert said. According to Rothert, the city ...

The Illinois House of Representatives advanced several bills Friday dealing with concerns around public health and safety while debating other measures to combat gun violence. Lawmakers passed a bill expanding insurance coverage for telehealth in a unanimous vote in favor of House bill 3498. The bill requires insurance providers to cover telehealth treatment. "Over the last year, weve seen firsthand evidence telehealth preserves quality and safety, meets individual patient needs, decreases heal...

The Illinois House of Representatives advanced several bills Friday dealing with concerns around public health and safety while debating other measures to combat gun violence.  Lawmakers passed a bill expanding insurance coverage for telehealth in a unanimous vote in favor of House bill 3498. The bill requires insurance providers to cover telehealth treatment.  “Over the last year, we’ve seen firsthand evidence telehealth preserves quality and safety, meets individual patient needs, decre...

Pekin council debates alley plowing, approves revised city code Pekin Daily Times Pekin Mayor Mark Luft quipped that a discussion on plowing and salting alleyways at Monday’s Pekin City Council meeting came at an oddly opportune time. “I have to speak to a Girl Scout troop (Tuesday) on what it takes to get something on the agenda for a city council and get something passed, and how a bill is created and passed in Illinois,” he explained. Luft’s chance to review the process of getting an...

Rep. Luft appointed to six influential House Committees

City of Peoria YouTube Originally published on February 10, 2021 6:51 pm When it comes to the Peoria areas wishlist for state legislators, theres a lot of needs--from road repairs to renewing tax credits. But one item clearly comes in as the top priority. "Our number one item that has to be addressed. It needs to be in the largest font on that piece of paper. And it needs to be bold. And it needs to be underlined. And it needs to be, Help us address the pension," said Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis...