NW Illinois News

Illinois state Sen. Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills), like many, took a moment on Veteran’s Day to salute the men and women of the U.S. armed forces.

“Today, we celebrate and give thanks for the brave men and women of our armed forces who answered the call to serve and defend our nation,” Stoller posted on Facebook. “Our country's veterans have fought and sacrificed to protect our freedoms. These Americans are the truest definition of heroes.”

Stoller also recently opened up a new office in Geneseo in hopes of remaining connected with as many people in his 37th District, one of the largest geographical districts in the state, as he can, according to Rock Island Today. The new location officially opened its doors Sept. 14.

“I am beyond excited to establish this new district office in Geneseo,” he said. “This office will allow my staff and I to provide the people within and surrounding Henry County with the best possible constituent services in the most convenient way for them.”

Stoller joins fellow GOP lawmakers decrying Democrats over Illinois' latest redistricting and had demanded that Gov. J.B. Pritzker veto the latest maps, NW Illinois News reported.

“By signing the maps today, the governor effectively ignored the will of the people,” Stoller recently posted on Facebook. “He once again signed a map that allows the majority party to pick their voters, instead of allowing the people of Illinois to pick their legislators.”

The latest controversy arrives after the governor again signed maps from the majority Democrat legislature after the original ones drew lawsuits challenging their constitutionality. 

“It's not deja vu you're having,” Stoller added. “Gov. Pritzker did sign politician-drawn legislative maps. He has now broken his promise to the people of Illinois twice.”

Stoller is also cosponsoring legislation to make it a Class X felony, punishable by up to 30 years in prison, to sell firearms to a convicted felon, the Illinois Valley Times reported.