Galesburg Opens RR Overpass
Drivers will no longer have to wait for trains at one crossing in Galesburg. Amid much hoopla, the city dedicated and opened the West Main Street Overpass on Friday, October 26.The project cost $16.1...
View ArticleRural EMS Faces Challenges in Illinois
Even if lawmakers may not always realize the consequences for rural areas if Emergency Medical Services troubles aren’t addressed, operations fold, and rural residents have to rely on help from bigger...
View ArticleMoffitt Backs Healthier Options for Travelers
The Illinois House recently approved a resolution that would require rest area vending machines to provide at least three healthy food options for every ten offered. It defined healthy option as snacks...
View ArticleIllinois Legislator Concerned About State Amtrak Funding
State Representative Don Moffitt (R-Gilson) wants to find ways to keep an Amtrak line chugging along through his district. He said service could be cut on the Illinois Zephyr line as part of Governor...
View ArticleIllinois Budget Battle Historic For One Lawmaker
One of western Illinois’ state lawmakers said this year's budget stalemate in Springfield is one of the longest and most frustrating budget battles he’s seen.
View ArticleMoffitt to Leave Illinois Legislature
Don Moffitt first served west-central Illinois in Springfield in 1993. Now he's calling it a career after his 12th term finishes up next year. The Gilson Republican announced at his annual picnic on...
View ArticleSaline to Run for 74th District Seat
The head of Knox County’s Republican Party is seeking a job in the Illinois House. Wayne Saline will run for the seat now held by Don Moffitt (R-Gilson), who is retiring.
View ArticleNational Guard Vet Running for State Representative
A veteran of the Illinois Army National Guard is making a run for the State Legislature as a Republican.
View ArticleRenovated Transportation Hub Opens in Galesburg
It took a year to complete upgrades to the building in Galesburg's downtown area. The project cost $689,000, with most of the money coming from the state and federal governments.
View ArticleThree Republicans Look to Succeed Long Time Legislator
Republican Don Moffitt has represented Illinois' 74th House District for 23 years. He's stepping down this year, and the three candidates in Tuesday's GOP primary hope to keep the district red.
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