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Starved Rock State Park is one of Illinois’ many natural treasures, where families can go to enjoy the great outdoors.
$18 million trail improvement project planned at Starved Rock State Park
Illinois will invest $18 million in 2026 to improve trails at Starved Rock State Park and boost visitor safety at the state’s most visited park.
www.wqad.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Starved Rock State Park is one of Illinois’ many natural treasures, where families can go to enjoy the great outdoors.
This is a wonderful piece by @brendenmoore.bsky.social. I’m lucky enough to get to work with @annecaprara.bsky.social every day and appreciate her as an individual and friend even more after reading it.
My final story for Lee Enterprises is out today — a profile of Gov. Pritzker's chief of staff, @annecaprara.bsky.social. She’s helped shape his "Team Fight" approach to dealing with President Trump while using her own agency to enlist others in the battle. Read here: pantagraph.com/news/state-r...
Meet JB Pritzker’s ‘indispensable right hand'
JB Pritzker calls Anne Caprara the person who made it possible for him to become governor. Inside the partnership driving Illinois’ pushback against President Trump and the MAGA movement.
pantagraph.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This is a wonderful piece by @brendenmoore.bsky.social. I’m lucky enough to get to work with @annecaprara.bsky.social every day and appreciate her as an individual and friend even more after reading it.
Just terrible.
November 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Just terrible.
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This is not a deal — it's an empty promise.
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Senate reaches deal on ending the shutdown
Democrats are coalescing around a bipartisan agreement to fund the government.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
This is not a deal — it's an empty promise.
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Proud of you Venice! The Illinois Grocery Initiative @govpritzker.illinois.gov is taking root and moving the needle! Thank you @ksdknews.bsky.social @markmaxwelltv.bsky.social for covering the progress being made in Venice and how they are writing a new story for their community.
Pritzker breaks ground on state-backed grocery in Venice, calling it a 'revival' for forgotten towns
The Illinois governor says the project proves government can help the free market work where private investors walked away.
www.ksdk.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Proud of you Venice! The Illinois Grocery Initiative @govpritzker.illinois.gov is taking root and moving the needle! Thank you @ksdknews.bsky.social @markmaxwelltv.bsky.social for covering the progress being made in Venice and how they are writing a new story for their community.
November 4, 2025 at 2:27 AM
First Grandstand announcement for the 2026 Illinois State Fair is a big one!
November 4, 2025 at 2:23 AM
First Grandstand announcement for the 2026 Illinois State Fair is a big one!
This small town in Macoupin County came out in big to demand that ICE return Ismael Sandoval back to his home to be with his family, friends, and the small business that he runs. Proud of you Staunton for speaking loudly today—Stand with Ismael!
November 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
This small town in Macoupin County came out in big to demand that ICE return Ismael Sandoval back to his home to be with his family, friends, and the small business that he runs. Proud of you Staunton for speaking loudly today—Stand with Ismael!
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Huge win for the state of Illinois - this transit bill represents great work by the Illinois Senate, House and Gov’s office working together to make it happen. Special thanks in @govpritzker.illinois.gov office to Bria Scudder, Shareese Pryor, @andymanar.bsky.social and Emily Miller.
Transit reform/funding bill approved in the Senate. This is final passage
October 31, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Huge win for the state of Illinois - this transit bill represents great work by the Illinois Senate, House and Gov’s office working together to make it happen. Special thanks in @govpritzker.illinois.gov office to Bria Scudder, Shareese Pryor, @andymanar.bsky.social and Emily Miller.
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Retired intelligence analysts confirm what the political scientists are telling us — and what the world outside is telling us — the goal of these people is the end of law, the end of democracy, and the end of a recognizable republic.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US ‘on a trajectory’ toward authoritarian rule, ex-officials warn
A network of former intelligence and security officers says democratic decline is accelerating under Trump’s rule
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Retired intelligence analysts confirm what the political scientists are telling us — and what the world outside is telling us — the goal of these people is the end of law, the end of democracy, and the end of a recognizable republic.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Hunger in rural Illinois is real. Over 7,500 people rely on SNAP in Macoupin County. Our local Democratic Party is turning tonight‘s annual fundraising event into a food drive to push back on Trump‘s arbitrary decision end SNAP on November 1st.
October 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Hunger in rural Illinois is real. Over 7,500 people rely on SNAP in Macoupin County. Our local Democratic Party is turning tonight‘s annual fundraising event into a food drive to push back on Trump‘s arbitrary decision end SNAP on November 1st.
Join us tomorrow night to support the Democratic vote in Macoupin County. I will be handing out a copy of @timothysnyder.bsky.social’s ‘On Tyranny’ to everyone who attends.
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October 25, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Join us tomorrow night to support the Democratic vote in Macoupin County. I will be handing out a copy of @timothysnyder.bsky.social’s ‘On Tyranny’ to everyone who attends.
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Ten credit upgrades under @govpritzker.illinois.gov. Remember back in 2017, when the we had $17 billion of unpaid bills with Republican Bruce Rauner at the wheel?
October 25, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Ten credit upgrades under @govpritzker.illinois.gov. Remember back in 2017, when the we had $17 billion of unpaid bills with Republican Bruce Rauner at the wheel?
Undeterred.
MAGA brought trucks of actual bull sh*t to “counter” peaceful protestors.🤷🏻♂️
What they failed to understand: it’s the bullsh*t that brought the protestors there to begin with.
Next protest: 7/1 at Macoupin County Courthouse in Carlinville 6pm.
MAGA brought trucks of actual bull sh*t to “counter” peaceful protestors.🤷🏻♂️
What they failed to understand: it’s the bullsh*t that brought the protestors there to begin with.
Next protest: 7/1 at Macoupin County Courthouse in Carlinville 6pm.
June 29, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Undeterred.
MAGA brought trucks of actual bull sh*t to “counter” peaceful protestors.🤷🏻♂️
What they failed to understand: it’s the bullsh*t that brought the protestors there to begin with.
Next protest: 7/1 at Macoupin County Courthouse in Carlinville 6pm.
MAGA brought trucks of actual bull sh*t to “counter” peaceful protestors.🤷🏻♂️
What they failed to understand: it’s the bullsh*t that brought the protestors there to begin with.
Next protest: 7/1 at Macoupin County Courthouse in Carlinville 6pm.
Such an excellent and touching story aired tonight on @firstalert4.com covering this first all female Honor Flight. 🇺🇸
Local Woman of Valor take first all-female Honor Flight
YouTube video by KMOV St. Louis
youtu.be
June 19, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Such an excellent and touching story aired tonight on @firstalert4.com covering this first all female Honor Flight. 🇺🇸
Everywhere and all at once—Macoupin County, this Saturday!
June 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Everywhere and all at once—Macoupin County, this Saturday!
Thanks to the Christian County Democratic Women for inviting @annecaprara.bsky.social & me to speak at their town hall meeting in Taylorville. When @jbpritzker.bsky.social said “everywhere, all at once” this is what he meant.
May 8, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Thanks to the Christian County Democratic Women for inviting @annecaprara.bsky.social & me to speak at their town hall meeting in Taylorville. When @jbpritzker.bsky.social said “everywhere, all at once” this is what he meant.
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April 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our balanced budgets continue to invest heavily in communities across IL—large and small. @govpritzker.illinois.gov in Jacksonville today to announce major grant to build new workforce housing in Downtown as part of the city’s growth strategy.
April 22, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Our balanced budgets continue to invest heavily in communities across IL—large and small. @govpritzker.illinois.gov in Jacksonville today to announce major grant to build new workforce housing in Downtown as part of the city’s growth strategy.
I’ll be live on-air with Tom Miller on The Morning Newswatch from Southern IL tomorrow morning to provide budget update and talk about whatever Tom wants. Listen in to WJPF 1340AM bright and early at 7:15am. Live stream linked below.
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radio.securenetsystems.net
April 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I’ll be live on-air with Tom Miller on The Morning Newswatch from Southern IL tomorrow morning to provide budget update and talk about whatever Tom wants. Listen in to WJPF 1340AM bright and early at 7:15am. Live stream linked below.
4 game sweep by @mets.com.
1-9 overall road record.
6-13 record since opening series sweep of Twins. Somebody, anybody tell me something positive about the #STLCards @cardinals.com and how they can start winning ⚾️ games.
1-9 overall road record.
6-13 record since opening series sweep of Twins. Somebody, anybody tell me something positive about the #STLCards @cardinals.com and how they can start winning ⚾️ games.
April 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
4 game sweep by @mets.com.
1-9 overall road record.
6-13 record since opening series sweep of Twins. Somebody, anybody tell me something positive about the #STLCards @cardinals.com and how they can start winning ⚾️ games.
1-9 overall road record.
6-13 record since opening series sweep of Twins. Somebody, anybody tell me something positive about the #STLCards @cardinals.com and how they can start winning ⚾️ games.
Proud of my home county standing up for what’s right! 🏳️🌈
Nearly 100 LGBTQ+ activists challenge board chairman’s comments during county board meeting
Nearly 100 activists gathered Tuesday night at the Macoupin County Jail building prior to and during the monthly meeting of the County Board to condemn online comments made by Board Chairman Larry Sch...
www.thebengilpost.com
April 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Proud of my home county standing up for what’s right! 🏳️🌈
Looking forward to this event tomorrow night w/ Macoupin County Dems in Gillespie— Discussion + Q&A w/ @robertpeters.bsky.social. Join us!
April 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Looking forward to this event tomorrow night w/ Macoupin County Dems in Gillespie— Discussion + Q&A w/ @robertpeters.bsky.social. Join us!