A bill that has already passed the Illinois House (HB3769) is now in the IL Senate. It seeks to make the requesting of FOIA (Freedom of Information) more cumbersome for the requestor. Here is the overview from the Citizen Advocacy Center: The voluminous request provisions: May be utilized by the public body if more than […]
Rep. Demmer Announces Senior Citizen’s Fair
September 9, 2013 by 1 Comment
Dixon, IL… State Representative Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) will host a senior citizen health fair Friday, September 13 at Heritage Square, 620 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, IL from 9am – 12noon. The fair is free and open to the public. Seniors will be able to receive a seasonal flu shot, be screened for oral cancer and […]
Demmer Tightens School Safety
May 28, 2013 by 2 Comments
Springfield, IL… On Sunday, State Representative Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) unanimously passed a bill that will strengthen school safety on the House Floor. Rep. Demmer joined Senator Tim Bivins (R-Dixon) as the chief sponsor in the House to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and employees. Senate Bill 1931 is intended to make schools safer by […]
Demmer Continues to Harden Corruption Laws
April 11, 2013 by 6 Comments
Springfield, IL…Today another piece of anti-corruption legislation was passed resulting from the scandals of people like Rita Crundwell. State Representative Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) chief co-sponsored this bill as part of his Dixon anti-corruption legislation. House Bill 2691 establishes penalties based on the value of the property that was unlawfully obtained through theft of public funds for personal gain. […]
Sosnowski, Syverson, LaHood and Demmer Respond to Governor’s Address
February 6, 2013 by 2 Comments
State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Belvidere): “We needed the Governor to paint an honest picture of the current fiscal conditions of our state and to give his plan to get Illinois’ budget deficit under control. Unfortunately, that true assessment did not happen.” State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford): “Illinois citizens are tired of talk, they demand […]
