Rockford Sun

After passage of law making Cook County Jail polling place, Chesney says General Assembly should prioritize bills

By Hollie Ferguson | Aug 30, 2019

Rep. Andrew Chesney published a column on his website Aug. 29 arguing against expanding voting rights for those in prison. The memo addresses a piece of legislation signed by the governor this week that makes the Cook County Jail a polling place.

From DeKalb Times

Sen. Stewart supports redistricting amendment

By Hollie Ferguson | 5 years ago

Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) wants to give the power to the people with a constitutional amendment that would allow for public voting on who draws map lines and boundaries in the state of Illinois.

Sen. Syverson: gaming expansion package will bring jobs, money to Rockford County

By Hollie Ferguson | Jul 20, 2019

Illinois Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) co-sponsored a bill just signed into law by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker that will expand the gaming industry across the state.