Haine wants county to oppose criminal justice reform bill
Both parties concerned about legislation
Scott Cousins, scousins@thetelegraph.com
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EDWARDSVILLE Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine is asking the Madison County Board to pass a resolution urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to veto House Bill 3653, a recently-passed and controversial criminal justice reform bill.
“With this resolution, the county and other officials can speak with a united voice to this critical issue, urging the governor should veto this bill and work with all stakeholders to come up with workable reform that doesn’t make our streets less safe,” Haine said in a press release Tuesday. “I hope the governor listens to our legitimate concerns.”
Democratic chair, county officials dispute COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Scott Cousins, scousins@thetelegraph.com
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EDWARDSVILLE Claims that the Madison County Health Department is “sitting on” its stock of COVID-19 vaccine is not true, according to Madison County Public Health Department Director Toni Corona.
Democratic Party Chairman Randy Harris this week said the county’s vaccination numbers are “appalling” and attacked the Republican-led Madison County Board and the administration of Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler.
“The idea the county is sitting on any vaccine is false,” Corona said. “All the vaccine doses are accounted for and the appointments to administer them are scheduled for the near future.”