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Illinois Politics

Irvin makes stop in Quincy as he tries to take over wide-open race for Republican candidate for governor

May 20, 2022 — by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — The primary elections in Illinois are more than a month away, and a recent poll shows more than a third of likely Republican voters who responded haven’t made a choice for who their candidate as governor. That is why Aurora mayor Richard Irvin was in Quincy Friday. Irvin met with about 30 people […]

Filed Under: Illinois Politics Tagged With: JB Pritzker, Richard Irvin

Census Bureau says Illinois may have been undercounted in 2020 census; survey data shows 6 states undercounted, 8 overcounted

May 20, 2022 — by PETER HANCOCK, Capitol News Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – The Census Bureau released new survey data Thursday suggesting the population of Illinois may have been undercounted by nearly 2 percent in the 2020 headcount. That was one of the findings of the Census Bureau’s Post-Enumeration Survey, or PES, something the bureau does after each decennial census to assess the quality of the […]

Filed Under: Illinois Politics Tagged With: Census Bureau, Illinois population

Wirepoints analysis shows Illinois property tax bills have grown 268 percent since 1990

May 18, 2022 — by Kevin Bessler, The Center Square

Illinois property taxes have far outpaced household incomes and home values since 1990, a Wirepoints analysis shows. Tax bills per household have grown 268% since 1990, while average home values have grown 114%. According to the nonprofit Wirepoints, the average household now owes nearly $4,400 in residential taxes each year, up from $1,200 in 1990. […]

Filed Under: Illinois Politics Tagged With: Illinois property taxes

Illinois officials announce hotline for baby formula questions amid nationwide shortage

May 17, 2022 — by Greg Bishop, The Center Square

As families with babies who need formula scramble from store to store without much luck, there’s an Illinois helpline for those looking to get the needed nutrients that are in short supply around the country.  The Illinois Department of Human Services is taking calls at 1-800-843-6154. The phone number is meant for families on the […]

Filed Under: Illinois Politics Tagged With: baby formula

Illinois elections to be most competitive in more than 24 years

May 16, 2022 — by Bryce Hill, Jon Josko and Dom Moran, Illinois Policy

Voters in Illinois have been presented with few choices when it comes to who will represent them in the Statehouse, but 2022 looks like the year that could change with 82 contested races projected to bring out 4.3 million voters – the most in decades. During the past 22 years, on average only 64 of […]

Filed Under: Illinois Politics Tagged With: Illinois elections

Pritzker signs bill to address organized retail crime; Raoul says task force recovered millions of dollars of stolen merchandise in December

May 15, 2022 — by GRACE KINNICUTT, Capitol News Illinois

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Friday that is aimed at cracking down on high-profile “smash-and-grabs” and other organized retail theft.  “This important piece of legislation will help to combat these unlawful activities by addressing the problem from multiple angles,” Chauncey Rice, government relations manager for the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, said at a […]

Filed Under: Illinois Politics Tagged With: Gov. JB Pritzker, Kwame Raoul, organized retail crime

Poll shows ‘undecided’ leads Illinois GOP governor field, followed by Irvin, Bailey

May 14, 2022 — by JERRY NOWICKI, Capitol News Illinois

We’re about a month and a half from the June 28 primary, and “undecided” was the lead vote-getter this week in a new poll of 1,000 likely GOP primary voters, with 36.9 percent of respondents falling into that camp. For those polled who have picked a candidate, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin had the lead at […]

Filed Under: Illinois Politics Tagged With: Darren Bailey, Richard Irvin

Muddy River News This Week: Rob Copley

May 13, 2022 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

The recently retired Quincy Police Chief talks about his career in law enforcement and the issues in finding his successor.

Filed Under: Illinois Politics, Politics, Top Stories Tagged With: Bob Gough, Quincy Police Department, Rob Copley

Irvin tops Illinois GOP governor poll as candidates spar through ads

May 11, 2022 — by Greg Bishop, The Center Square

Three of the six candidates running in the June 28 primary for Illinois governor – those with the most campaign contributions – are sparring in the media as a recent poll indicates it’s really a two-way race.

Filed Under: Illinois Politics, Politics Tagged With: Darren Bailey, Gary Rabine, Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois Governors race, Paul Schimpf

Appellate Justice Lisa Holder White named to replace Justice Garman

May 11, 2022 — by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Supreme Court announced Tuesday that 4th District Appellate Justice Lisa Holder White has been appointed to succeed Justice Rita Garman, making her the first Black woman to serve on the state’s high court.

Filed Under: Illinois Politics, Politics Tagged With: Illinois Supreme Court, Lisa Holder White, Rita Garman

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Assistant coach on state championship basketball team arrested, charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse

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QUINCY — An assistant coach on Quincy Notre Dame’s girls basketball state championship team was arrested Thursday and is lodged in the Adams County Jail on a charge of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. The Quincy Police Department began an investigation involving a possible inappropriate … ...Read Full Article about Assistant coach on state championship basketball team arrested, charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse

‘We wanted somebody who really had touched all of Quincy’: Scholz to receive Exchange Club’s Golden Deeds award Friday

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QUINCY — It’s probably easier to list all of the community activities Chuck Scholz hasn’t participated in and all of the awards he hasn’t been given. Scholz, 68, is best known for his three-term stint as the mayor of Quincy from 1993-2005, but he’s been a board member, trustee, chairman or … ...Read Full Article about ‘We wanted somebody who really had touched all of Quincy’: Scholz to receive Exchange Club’s Golden Deeds award Friday

Mount Sterling man facing federal drug charges; jury trial to begin July 5 in Springfield

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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — A Mount Sterling man recently was indicted on federal drug charges. Agents with the West Central Illinois Drug Task Force, in conjunction with a SWAT team with the Illinois State Police and sworn personnel from the Brown County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant … ...Read Full Article about Mount Sterling man facing federal drug charges; jury trial to begin July 5 in Springfield

Calftown building where 2008 fatal fire occurred hit again by fire

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QUINCY —  A building on the northeast corner of Seventh and State, where three people died in a fire in 2008 and a man was convicted for setting the fire and murdering them, was ablaze again Wednesday night. Quincy Fire Chief Bernie Vahlkamp said the call came in at 5:48 p.m. Wednesday, and … ...Read Full Article about Calftown building where 2008 fatal fire occurred hit again by fire

Yohn says he will ‘most definitely’ be ready to defend himself when his trial begins June 21

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — When Judge Roger Thomson asked Bradley Yohn if he would be ready for the first day of his trial on June 21, Yohn replied, “Oh, yes sir, most definitely.” Yohn is defending himself Pro Se against charges of carjacking and home invasion in Adams County filed in November 2021. He appeared … ...Read Full Article about Yohn says he will ‘most definitely’ be ready to defend himself when his trial begins June 21

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