State Representative David Friess urged the Senate to take up a bill that would criminalize sexual relationships between teachers and students over the age of 18, saying, "all students deserve to learn in a safe environment, regardless of age." Friess made the statement in a June 18 Facebook post.
There were 180 students suspended in Waterloo Community Unit School District 5 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
There were 39 students suspended in Valmeyer Community Unit School District 3 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.
There were 16 students suspended in Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
In early May, during the 2024 Spring Legislative Session, Illinois Democrats made significant changes to election laws by altering a Senate child welfare bill. The new legislation changed the rules for candidates seeking public office in the upcoming November 2024 election. "This abrupt change to our election laws not only undermines the integrity of the democratic process but also silences the voices of many Illinoisans," Rep. Friess stated. "By altering the rules in the middle of an election cycle, we are effectively silencing potential candidates and their supporters. This...