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Stroller bill makes donating to Ronald McDonald House Charities more accessible

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 3, 2021

Sen. Win Stroller (R-Germantown Hills) is sponsoring Senate Bill 81, which will create a tax checkoff for the Ronald McDonald House Charities Fund, providing families support they need.

Stewart: “Strictest COVID-19 mitigations” are not making a difference in Illinois, in response to governor's plan

By Carrie Bradon | Mar 31, 2021

Sen. Brian W. Stewart (R-Freeport) voiced his frustration over the governor’s addition of a new stage in the reopening process, pointing to the fact that the state has continued to see higher-than-average death rates, despite the harsh measures taken to slow the spread.

City of Rochelle holds parade to pay tribute to first responders

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 26, 2020

The City of Rochelle held a community parade to say thank you to the first responders who have worked to protect the community during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Sterling hospital makes protocol changes to protect patients and staff from COVID-19

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 7, 2020

A Sterling hospital has made some changes to its normal operations to ensure it's working effectively and protecting patients and employees.

Senate hopeful says reforms must come before taxes

By Carrie Bradon | Oct 13, 2017

Liandro Arellano might be only a candidate for the 45th Senate District, but he has been standing up for taxpayers for a long time.

Dixon mayor, Senate hopeful sees politicians failing Illinois

By Carrie Bradon | Oct 10, 2017

Dixon Mayor Liandro Arellano says Illinois politicians aren't representing the concerns of their constituents.

Dixon mayor says he wants to bring needed changes to Springfield

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 21, 2017

War veteran, mayor and businessman Liandro Arellano wants to bring change to Springfield and the whole state as a state senator from the 45th District.