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Mass shootings: Advancing legislation or pushing for stronger enforcement?

Mass shootings: Advancing legislation or pushing for stronger enforcement?

Members of Congress share legislative record, positions on how to address mass shootings in the United States.

By Troy E. Taylor●
April 07, 2023 at 11:03 am CDT

Members of Congress asked: What will you do about mass shootings?

Members of Congress asked: What will you do about mass shootings?

Congressional lawmakers who represent the Sauk Valley are asked to weigh in on the issue of mass shootings in the United States.

By Troy E. Taylor●
April 07, 2023 at 10:00 am CDT

LaHood wants civil penalties for mishandling classified documents

LaHood wants civil penalties for mishandling classified documents

A look at recent developments by members of Congress representing the Sauk Valley.

By Shaw Local News Network●
March 27, 2023 at 5:00 pm CDT

Durbin wants new leader for federal prisons after report details abuses at Thomson Prison

Durbin wants new leader for federal prisons after report details abuses at Thomson Prison

In speech from Senate floor, Sen. Dick Durbin calls on attorney general to appoint a new director for the Bureau Prisons or appoint an interim director.

By Troy E. Taylor●
June 09, 2022 at 4:41 pm CDT

Sauk Valley honors the fallen on Memorial Day

Sauk Valley honors the fallen on Memorial Day

Cemetery ceremonies and wreath-laying about honoring those who fought and died in uniformed service.

By Brandon Clark●
May 30, 2022 at 3:25 pm CDT

Weighing in on Rep. Bustos’ road ahead for the Sauk Valley

Weighing in on Rep. Bustos’ road ahead for the Sauk Valley

Entering her last year in office, Bustos said she is committed to pushing for action on child tax credits and securing broadband for rural communities.

By Rachel Rodgers●
February 04, 2022 at 9:00 pm CST

Oregon couple seeking donations for Kentucky tornado survivors

Oregon couple seeking donations for Kentucky tornado survivors

Monica and Joe Miller, of Oregon, plan to take the donations they receive to Princeton, Kentucky, which was among the communities hit by the Dec. 10 tornado that might have traveled more than 200 miles.

By Alexa Zoellner●
December 14, 2021 at 4:22 pm CST

Congress presses on river improvements in region

Congress presses on river improvements in region

Congressional members from region ask for action on Mississippi River and Illinois River lock improvement projects

By Sauk Valley Media staff report●
December 10, 2021 at 8:00 pm CST

Afghanistan War exit ‘failure’ doesn’t take away achievements, good done by service members

Afghanistan War exit ‘failure’ doesn’t take away achievements, good done by service members

Rep. Adam Kinzinger addresses the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan as the U.S. ends its 20-year war

By Alexa Zoellner●
September 07, 2021 at 5:00 am CDT

Northern Illinois legislators respond to impeachment proceedings

Northern Illinois legislators respond to impeachment proceedings

‘This is not something that I take lightly,’ U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood says of vote to impeach

By Kelli Duncan and Derek Barichello●
January 13, 2021 at 6:17 pm CST
Vandals hit Black churches during weekend pro-Trump rallies

Vandals hit Black churches during weekend pro-Trump rallies

Vandals tore down a Black Lives Matter banner and sign from two historic Black churches in downtown Washington and set the banner ablaze as nighttime clashes Saturday between pro-Donald Trump supporters and counterdemonstrators erupted into violence

By Associated Press●
December 13, 2020 at 3:39 pm CST
U.S. allows emergency COVID-19 vaccine in bid to end pandemic

U.S. allows emergency COVID-19 vaccine in bid to end pandemic

The U.S. gave the final go-ahead Friday to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, marking what could be the beginning of the end of an outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.

By Associated Press●
December 11, 2020 at 8:57 pm CST

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