A bipartisan trauma-prevention and anti-violence bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) received approval from the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee on Sept. 9. “Without question, we have a violence epidemic here in America, and I believe the community plays a critical role in addressing this crisis,” said Rep. Kinzinger. The Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act of 2020, H.R. 5855, which Rep. Kinzinger cosponsored in February with bill sponsor U.S. Rep. Dutch Ruppersbe...
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The Coal City Fire Protection District received two grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The fire department was awarded $164,861 for the purchase of replacement Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus air packs. These air-packs are used for firefighters to enter areas that would be toxic atmospheres. Many of the air packs being replaced are more than 20 years old. The district is currently evaluating the best option for replacement. The fire department also received $6,637 to supplem...
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"The Belarusian government, one of Europe’s only remaining dictatorships, has led a violent crackdown on its citizens following a fraudulent election."
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As the Republican National Convention enters its final day, we have heard on our show from a number of voices in the Republican Party. We wrap up our coverage of the RNC this week with Congressman Adam Kinzinger, who represents Illinois’ 16th district which covers parts of DeKalb, Ford, Stark, Will, and Winnebago counties. The 21st talks to Congressman Kinzinger about Russia, QAnon and voting "no" on legislation to provide extra money for the U.S. Postal Service. The complete interview from Augu...
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The announcement came this week that Excelon would be "retiring" the Byron plant in September of next year and the Dresden plan in Morris in November of 2021. In the aftermath, you've got thousands of Illinois residents wondering what this will mean to them, and the towns that have counted on those plants for economic stability. Right now, as far as I can tell, there have been no concrete answers. For many in the Rockford area, the Byron plant has always been there. I remember being a twelve yea...
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OTTAWA, Ill. (WIFR) - Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) released a statement on the announcement to close two nuclear power plants in Illinois. “Today’s announcement to close both the Byron and Dresden power plants is a gut-punch to the people of Illinois, especially to the counties that surround these generating stations. Hundreds of people will now be out of jobs and our efforts to produce clean, affordable, safe nuclear energy will be crushed. As a nation, we cannot reach our climate goals w...
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Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) released the following statement on the announcement to close two nuclear power plants in Illinois’ 16th Congressional District.
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The ongoing protests and riots in Kenosha, Wisconsin, a comparison of the two major parties approach to their respective conventions, over-the-top political rhetoric, and where we stand on further COVID-19 relief for struggling Americans were all up for discussion this morning with Congressman Kinzinger. The complete interview can be found on the 1440 WROK Radio website here.
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