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Rep. Niemerg Opposed ‘Rules’ Pushed by Speaker Welch: No Real Change from the “Madigan House Rules” of 4 Decades

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) today opposed the Illinois House of Representatives Rules (“House Rules”) proposed by new Speaker Chris Welch, that will govern the 102nd General Assembly (G.A.) Session for 2021-22. These rules are available online at ilga.gov under House Resolution 72. “These rules... Read More.

Severin Says New House Rules Lack Transparency, Leave Public Out of Process

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) returned to the Illinois House floor for the first time since March 2020 on Wednesday. Lawmakers returned after a year that saw great tumult and change in Illinois government.Lawmakers were back in the State Capitol to vote... Read More.

Rep. Patrick Windhorst – No Real Change from the “Madigan House Rules”

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

New rules pushed through the House today by the majority party continue to shut out representatives in the minority, and the millions of constituents they represent. While as Speaker of the House, Mike Madigan repeatedly put rules in place to stifle the voices and opinions... Read More.

Secretary of State Offices to Close for Lincoln’s Birthday and Presidents Day

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities will be closed Friday, Feb. 12 in observance of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. In addition, facilities that operate on a Monday through Friday schedule will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15 while facilities... Read More.

Administration Begins Design Process for $84 Million Communications Building at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Wednesday, February 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Funding for Building Expansion Provided by Governor Pritzker’s Bipartisan Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan CARBONDALE – The Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) today announced RATIO Architects will spearhead the design process for the expanded communications building on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) campus. CDB released $8,301,920... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 2,082 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, February 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Vaccinations nearly double from a week ago SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,082 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 20 additional deaths.- Clinton County: 1 male 70s - Cook County: 1 male 40s, 1 female 60s, 1... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,747 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Tuesday, February 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,747 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 35 additional deaths.- Boone County: 1 male 90s - Cook County: 1 male 40s, 1 female 50s, 2 males 50s, 3 males 60s, 1... Read More.

State of Illinois Joins PCs for People to Announce Computer Distribution Events Planned for Metro East in February

Tuesday, February 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Series to provide computers for to those in need; part of statewide call to action to address the digital divide for families in Illinois METRO EAST – The State of Illinois today joined PCs for People and officials from Cahokia, Belleville and East St. Louis Public... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg Still Fighting the ISBE Rule that Disrespects Teachers’ Individual Freedoms; Mandates Progressive Political Ideology: Public Forum * Monday, Feb. 8 * 6:00PM * Christ’s Church of Effingham

Monday, February 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) continues to encourage parents, teachers, and community leaders to register their opinions with the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) that will consider a proposal on February 16, drafted by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), entitled: “Culturally... Read More.

State Representatives Wilhour, Halbrook, Caulkins, Miller, Niemerg: Tracy Party Chairman Victory a Win for Conservatives

Monday, February 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Beecher City, IL- State Representatives Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City), Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville), Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur), Chris Miller (R-Oakland) and Adam Niemerg R-Dieterich) are issuing the following statement on the election of Don Tracy as Illinois Republican Chairman."Despite some news reports, Don Tracy is Chairman of... Read More.

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Rep. Niemerg Opposed ‘Rules’ Pushed by Speaker Welch: No Real Change from the “Madigan House Rules” of 4 Decades

Severin Says New House Rules Lack Transparency, Leave Public Out of Process

Rep. Patrick Windhorst – No Real Change from the “Madigan House Rules”

Secretary of State Offices to Close for Lincoln’s Birthday and Presidents Day

Administration Begins Design Process for $84 Million Communications Building at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Public Health Officials Announce 2,082 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Public Health Officials Announce 1,747 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

State of Illinois Joins PCs for People to Announce Computer Distribution Events Planned for Metro East in February

Rep. Niemerg Still Fighting the ISBE Rule that Disrespects Teachers’ Individual Freedoms; Mandates Progressive Political Ideology: Public Forum * Monday, Feb. 8 * 6:00PM * Christ’s Church of Effingham

State Representatives Wilhour, Halbrook, Caulkins, Miller, Niemerg: Tracy Party Chairman Victory a Win for Conservatives

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