As of Sunday night, unofficial counts in the Illinois state treasurer’s race had Republican Tom Cross leading Democrat Mike Frerichs by 646 votes.
Benton police make weekend arrest
November 10, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Staff Report
A 30-year-old Benton man was arrested by Benton police following a routine traffic stop.
According to the police report Matthew S. Rush was stopped at the intersection of Washington Street and North Du Quoin Street. After an investigation Rush was arrested for driving on a suspended license. Rush was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail.
Rauner in Marion on Friday morning as part of statewide ‘Thank You Tour’
November 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Governor-elect Bruce Rauner will be in Marion Friday morning (Nov. 7), the first stop on a daylong ‘thank you’ tour throughout the state. Rauner, a Winnetka Republican, pulled off a victory over Democrat incumbent Pat Quinn in last Tuesday’s election.
The tour will make stops in Marion, O’Fallon, Springfield, Moline, Peoria and Rockford.
Event: Retail Stop
Time: 9:30AM
Date: Friday, November 7, 2014
Location: The Vault Cafe on the Square, 504 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL 62959
Event: Retail Stop
Time: 11:00AM
Date: Friday, November 7, 2014
Location: Egg & I, 455-D Regency Park Drive, O’Fallon, IL 62269
Event: Retail Stop
Time: 12:30PM
Date: Friday, November 7, 2014
Location: Cafe Moxo, 411 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL 62701
Event: Retail Stop
Time: 2:15PM
Date: Friday, November 7, 2014
Location: River House Bar & Grill: 1510 River Drive, Moline, IL 61265
Event: Retail Stop
Time: 3:45PM
Date: Friday, November 7, 2014
Location: Barrack’s Banquet Center, 1224 West Pioneer Parkway, Peoria, IL 61615
Event: Retail Stop
Time: 5:15PM
Date: Friday, November 7, 2014
Location: Giovanni’s Restaurant: 610 N. Bell School Road, Rockford, IL 61107
Rauner preparing to take over as governor
November 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment
CHICAGO — Republican Bruce Rauner is preparing to take over as Illinois governor.
The Winnetka businessman on Wednesday named the leaders of his transition team. He says his running mate, Wheaton City Council member Evelyn Sanguinetti, will serve as chairwoman. The team also includes several senior campaign staff.
Rauner defeated Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday.
In an emailed statement Rauner said he’s “committed to assembling a diverse and talented team to drive results” for Illinois.
Rauner spent Wednesday in meetings and didn’t have any public appearances planned.
Spokesman Mike Schrimpf says the lack of a public schedule was out of respect for Quinn and because Rauner wants to take “a methodical, thoughtful approach.”
Benton police make DUI arrest
November 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment
A 41-year-old West Frankfort man was arrested by Benton police Tuesday night following a routine traffic stop.
Frank Rasor was stopped by police and following an investigation was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, operating an uninsured vehicle and improper lane usage.
Rasor was taken to Franklin County Jail for further processing.
Is high school football an endangered sport?
November 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
October was a bad month for high school football.
Benton police make weekend arrests
October 20, 2014 By Leave a Comment
On October 18, 2014 Benton Police were dispatched to the 1100 block Lickliter Street in reference to a domestic. Through investigation, police arrested Rory S. Serles, age 32, of Benton for obstructing justice.
Police also arrested Kenneth M. Thornton, age 21, of Benton for domestic battery, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and endangering the life of a child.
Both were transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
On October 19, 2014 Benton Police conducted a traffic stop at intersection of Bailey and Frisco. Through investigation, police arrested Nathan C. Watkins, age 25, of Benton for unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of cannabis, and obstructing justice. Police also arrested Trevor J. Myers, age 24, of Benton for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Both were charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
On October 19, 2014 Benton Police arrested Tommy J. Burton, age 34, and Jesse B. Perkins, age 35, both of Benton, for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Both were charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
On October 20, 2014 Benton Police were dispatched to the 300 block of North Commercial Street in reference to a domestic in progress. Through investigation, police arrested Kevin N. Johnson, age 37, of Benton for domestic battery. Johnson was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
Kent Redfield: Curing Political Corruption One Candidate At A Time
October 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The following is an op-ed written by University of Illinois Springfield Professor Kent Redfield for the U of I’s Institute of Government and Public Affairs:
Race for governor shatters funding contribution mark
October 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment
CHICAGO — The heated race for Illinois governor is shattering state records for campaign fundraising and spending, fueled by a deep-pocketed GOP candidate and intense national interest in what’s expected to be one of the closest contests in the country.
Here’s the link to the story in the Springfield State Journal Register.
State legislative panel delays decision on fracking rules
September 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment
CHICAGO — A legislative panel said Tuesday that it wants more time to decide whether rules written by the Department of Natural Resources to govern hydraulic fracturing in Illinois can take effect.
