This is what our founding fathers feared – that the government would try to censor free speech, as our government is trying to do today, with the excuse that it is “misinformation” or “hateful.”
The Madison County Board voted 15-7 to put an advisory question on the ballot regarding communicating with other counties to separate from Cook County.
State Sen. Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) is pushing legislation to bring relief to both Madison and St. Clair Counties in response to the ongoing trash and debris issues from local landfills.
Chris Slusser defeated incumbent Kurt Prenzler by a 24-point margin for the Madison County Board Chairman nomination in Tuesday’s Republican primary election.
The Treasurer has NOT lost $12 million in County funds. That claim is 100% false. In fact, quite the opposite is true as Mr. Slusser has actually earned millions of dollars in interest on the different bonds, certificates of deposit, and investment pools that he regularly invests our reserves in.
Madison County municipalities are banning unauthorized encampments on public property, with Granite City and Godfrey being the most recent to join the movement.
If you haven’t received any political mailers yet, you will soon. Between the mudslinging and the promises, voters can be forgiven for throwing their hands up in frustration. But this is an important election - especially for Republicans - and I hope that voters can find at least a little care still within themselves to vote.
The campaign for Madison County Board Chairman has gotten heated between incumbent Kurt Prenzler and Treasurer Chris Slusser, both Republicans.
With early voting underway in select locations across Madison County and the March 19 primary just weeks away, the candidates answered a questionnaire to help voters make an informed decision in the ballot box.
The U.S. Supreme Court concluded that states do not have the authority to block presidential candidates from appearing on the ballot weeks after the Madison County Board urged the Illinois State Board of Elections to ensure “fair and impartial ballot access” in response to objections to former President Donald Trump’s inclusion on the 2024 ballot.
EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County Treasurer and Board Chairman candidate Chris Slusser is drawing attention to contributions made to incumbent Kurt Prenzler’s campaign committee in light of a promise he made in 2016 not to accept money from county vendors.
The Madison County Board voted Wednesday to approve a resolution opposing sanctuary state status in response to the immigration crisis for migrants and the potential for asylum seekers in Madison County, while Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls to continue funding services for illegal immigrants during his State of the State address.
The Madison County Board voted on Wednesday to approve a resolution censuring Chairman Kurt Prenzler following an ethics report finding he improperly distributed campaign materials to a county vendor from Ohio.
Madison County needs a leader with unimpeachable integrity, a track record of ethical conduct, and a genuine commitment to collaboration. Unfortunately, Chris Slusser falls short on all these fronts.
Madison County Chairman Kurt Prenzler says Treasurer Chris Slusser is “making a mountain out of a molehill” after Slusser called on Prenzler to cooperate with an ethics investigation involving allegations that the chairman improperly distributed campaign materials.
Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler announced Wednesday that he is running for re-election, challenging Madison County Treasurer Chris Slusser in the Republican primary in March 2024.
If you are reading the news, you are seeing information regarding the new covid EG.5 variant (Eris) and that another booster will come out this fall. Earlier this month, the Madison County Health Advisory Committee met and discussed the situation.
Madison County Treasurer Chris Slusser announced his campaign Monday for Madison County Board Chairman, saying there is a need for leadership in economic development and collaboration with board members and community leaders.
