“We’re ready for a change in Washington for Central Illinois,” Deering said as she claimed victory in the 13th Congressional District s Republican primary.
Four Republicans and two Democrats are battling to win their respective parties’ nomination for the 13th U.S. Congressional District in the June 28 primary election.
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Another part of the deal is that Richardson will provide testimony, if needed, against Decatur man Trevor C. Burtton, 27, who has pleaded not guilty to a charge of theft and is alleged to have had a more major role in stealing cash from the Decatur charity. He is currently in the Macon County Jail and also faces federal weapons charges for the aggravated unlawful use of a gun and being a felon in possession of a weapon.
The Northeast Community Fund case, as outlined in Decatur police sworn affidavits, said Richardson worked with Burtton to access fund bank accounts. They then used the money as a kind of for profit Robin Hood scheme, charging needy people a fee to pay their utility bills with the stolen loot.