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U.S. Rep. Bost: Few issues have stirred passions of 'local boaters, fishermen and recreationists' more than decision to drain Little Grassy Lake

Mike Bost, a representative for Illinois' 12th Congressional District, said he has been "in constant contact with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials" and has requested a tour of the Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge to assess the impact of the...

By Quincy Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

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U.S. Rep. Miller: ‘Pritzker has prioritized radical activists over parents and the safety of our kids’

Mary Miller, a representative for Illinois' 15th Congressional District, said, "Governor JB Pritzker has prioritized radical activists over parents and the safety of our kids."

By Quincy Reporter | Mar 20, 2025

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U.S. Rep. Miller on EPA rollbacks: 'Rollback on Green Bad Deal Scam regulations is another huge win for American businesses and workers'

By Quincy Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

Mary Miller, the Congressional representative for Illinois' District 15, said that President Trump's first term demonstrated that reducing regulatory burdens leads to "more jobs and a stronger economy."

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State Sen. Tracy: ‘Budget failures highlight a significant lapse in fiscal planning, burdening Illinois taxpayers’

By Quincy Reporter | Mar 11, 2025

Jill Tracy, Illinois State Senate District 50 Senator, expressed concerns over budget failures related to the immigrant healthcare program.

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State Sen. Tracy: Abandoned state property has ‘become a threat to public safety and our first responders’

By Quincy Reporter | Feb 27, 2025

Illinois State Senator Jil Tracy has introduced a bill proposing $67 million in funding to address abandoned state properties, such as the Jacksonville Developmental Center.

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State Sen. Tracy on 2025 fiscal year budget address: 'Gov. J.B. Pritzker needs to refocus his spending priorities'

By Quincy Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

Illinois State Senator Jil Tracy has called on Governor J.B. Pritzker to redirect his spending priorities from national interests back to Illinois.

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Sen. Tracy on DOJ lawsuit against Illinois' sanctuary policies: 'Lawsuit seeks to hold the governor accountable'

By Quincy Reporter | Feb 17, 2025

Senator Jil Tracy of Illinois State Senate District 50 has expressed concerns regarding Governor J.B. Pritzker's stance on federal law, claiming it has created legal obstacles and shielded violent offenders from deportation.

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U.S. Rep. Mary Miller: 'Praying for the victims in New Orleans who deserve justice'

By Quincy Reporter | Jan 5, 2025

U.S. Representative Mary Miller expressed concerns about national security, stating, "We face the gravest danger since 9/11 because Biden delivered 4 years of America-last chaos."

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State Senator Jil Tracy: ' IDOT put up a sign to mark the sight of Father Augustus Tolton’s burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery'

By Quincy Reporter | Dec 25, 2024

State Senator Jil Tracy highlighted a new marker for Father Augustus Tolton’s burial site in a Facebook post dated December 20.

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U.S. Rep. Mary Miller: 'We will ensure that Illinois communities have the tools they need to protect against future floods!'

By Quincy Reporter | Dec 13, 2024

U.S. Representative Mary Miller announced the passage of a bill containing elements she introduced to Congress in a December 12 Facebook post.

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State Representative Randy Frese: 'Minimum wage is set to increase again in Illinois'

By Quincy Reporter | Dec 4, 2024

State Representative Randy Frese provided an update on the minimum wage rates in Illinois through a Facebook post dated November 25.

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State Senator Jil Tracy: 'Happy 206th Birthday, Illinois'

By Quincy Reporter | Dec 4, 2024

State Senator Jil Tracy highlighted the anniversary of Illinois becoming a state in a December 3 Facebook post, stating, "Today, let's celebrate the wonderful state we get to call home!"

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U.S. Rep. Mary Miller: 'Victory in the Supreme Court after the Biden-Harris DOJ tried to FORCE Virginia to allow noncitizens to vote!'

By Quincy Reporter | Oct 30, 2024

Representative Mary Miller shared information about a Supreme Court decision allowing Virginia to purge voter rolls in an October 30 Facebook post.

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State Senator Jil Tracy: 'Congratulations to Thaddeus Bergschneider on being named President of the National FFA Organization!'

By Quincy Reporter | Oct 28, 2024

State Senator Jil Tracy highlighted a constituent's achievement in an October 26 Facebook post, stating, "Thad, a native of Franklin, earned the honor after an extensive selection process at the national convention this week in Indianapolis."

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U.S. Rep. Mary Miller: 'Please join Chris and me in praying for the family and friends of Illinois State Trooper Corey Thompsen'

By Quincy Reporter | Oct 22, 2024

U.S. Representative Mary Miller expressed sympathy for the friends and family of a fallen Illinois State Police Trooper in an October 21 Facebook post, stating, "May God watch over them and the ISP as they mourn this terrible loss."

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Sen. Jil Tracy: IDOT ‘announced the next phase of public input for the Move Illinois: 2024 Long-Range Transportation Plan’

By Quincy Reporter | Sep 22, 2024

Sen. Jil Tracy shared the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Long-Range Transportation Plan, saying, "This program aims to advance the state’s mobility landscape by outlining goals, objectives, and strategies for the next 20 to 30 years," in a Sept. 20 Facebook post.

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Congresswoman Mary Miller: ' PLEASE KEEP PRAYING FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP!'

By Quincy Reporter | Sep 17, 2024

Congresswoman Mary Miller urged people to pray for former President Donald Trump, stating, "The unhinged rhetoric being used by the media and the Democrats against President Trump continues to put his life in danger," in a Sept. 15 Facebook post.

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Kosin on spiking illegal alien crime rates: ‘Many in Illinois's hinterland are waking up and will not tolerate this anymore’

By Quincy Reporter reports | Sep 5, 2024

Mecki Kosin, a prominent Quincy-based travel consultant and vocal advocate for stricter immigration controls, has unleashed a fiery critique of current immigration policies and the handling of undocumented migrants in the United States.

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Senator John Curran: 'State Senator Jil Tracy is a relentless advocate for economic policies that make Illinois a better, more affordable place to work, live and raise a family'

By Quincy Reporter | Aug 19, 2024

Senator John Curran praised his colleague, Senator Jill Tracy, upon announcing her selection as a 2024 Bridge Builder by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. "Sen. Tracy’s leadership on business issues is invaluable to our caucus and the people of Illinois, and there is no senator more deserving of this prestigious award," Curran stated in an August 13 Facebook post.

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US Rep. Mary Miller: 'Heartbreaking to see the Biden-Harris Administration cut a plea deal for he 9/11 terrorists'

By Quincy Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

Congresswoman Mary Miller spoke against the plea deal announced for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two conspirators in the 9/11 attacks, stating, "The 3,000 Americans we lost deserve real justice." She made the statement in an August 1 Facebook post.