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Applications accepted for Manar s state senate seat - Laredo Morning Times

Applications accepted for Manar s state senate seat Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com FacebookTwitterEmail Manar SPRINGFIELD With Sunday’s formal resignation of state Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill, the 48th Legislative District Committee is now accepting applications from those interested in being appointed to complete the two years remaining in Manar’s term.an Manar left the post to accept a senior advisor position inside Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration. The 48th State Senate District includes a large section of central Illinois, stretching from the east side of Springfield to Decatur then heading south to include Christian and Montgomery counties as well as portions of Macoupin and Madison counties. A map of the district is online at http://senatorandymanar.com/48th-district/map.

Area Mayors Oppose

Mayors oppose criminal justice reform bill

Mayors oppose criminal justice reform bill Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com FacebookTwitterEmail Nine Riverbend mayors have issued a joint statement opposing House Bill 3653, a criminal justice reform bill. In the opinion of the mayors, if Gov. J.B. Pritzer signs the bill it will have a devasting effect on the ability of police departments to keep communities safe while enforcing the law equally and fairly for all. Madison County law enforcement officials on Wednesday urged lawmakers not to approve the bill. Just before noon Wednesday the Illinois House voted 60-50 to approve the bill. The passage came about seven hours after the Illinois Senate, at around 4 a.m. Wednesday, approved the bill 32-23.

Edwardsville Police Chief calls for action against dangerous HB 3653

Edwardsville Police Chief calls for action against dangerous HB 3653 Charles Bolinger, charles.bolinger@edwpub.net FacebookTwitterEmail KeevenCourtesy of Edwardsville Police Department EDWARDSVILLE A criminal reform bill opposed by Madison County law enforcement officials was approved by the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday. Just before noon, the House voted 60-50 to approve House Bill 3563, formerly known as House Bill 163. The Senate met to debate the bill shortly after 4 a.m. Wednesday before the measure passed 32-to-23 just before 5 in the morning. The bill now goes to Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Also known as the Pretrial Fairness Act, the bill ends cash bail in Illinois and overhauls police certification. The legislation was an initiative of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus and opposed by a coalition of law enforcement groups in Illinois.

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