NW Illinois News

Demmer calls response to veterans' home COVID outbreak 'a clear failure of leadership'

By April Bamburg | May 13, 2021

Following the release of the inspector general’s report on the COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home, legislators like Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) are calling for hearings to investigate what happened and placing some of the blame at Gov. J.B.

Chesney calls Humane Legislator award 'an honor to receive'

By April Bamburg | May 5, 2021

Illinois Rep. Andrew Chesney received accolades for his work championing companion animal welfare.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN

By April Bamburg | 5 years ago

Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.