Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) said that while he would support legislation to classify violence against police officers a hate crime, such a measure wouldn’t be necessary had Democratic leaders supported law enforcement.
State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) on Dec. 8 hailed the next phase of the Interstate 57 expansion project as part of “a long-standing continuing vision to improve and revitalize Illinois roadways.”
A state representative called on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to extend the deadline for firearm owner identification cards and concealed carry licenses as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and the Illinois State Police days later announced emergency rules extending those deadlines.
The Illinois state government should not require teenagers to receive the human papillomavirus, or HPV vaccine, a Republican state representative said.
The Johnson County Republicans will host a benefit for Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 at Morello's Restaurant in Harrisburg.