My name is Laura and I’m Randy’s oldest daughter.  Randy has always been there for me and my two sisters.  He’s always cared for us, believed in us, and made us work hard for what we believe in.  I know Jim Reis has been sending out reasons on why you should vote for my dad as your next senator.  I decided to make a list as well from knowing my dad better than just about anyone.  So, on behalf of my sisters and …

By DOUG WILSON
Herald-Whig Senior Writer

Adams County Treasurer Terry Asher said a television advertisement aired by Sen. John Sullivan’s re-election campaign is “a misrepresentation at best … and at worst it’s lying.”

Sullivan responded early Tuesday night to say that he will change the ad after what he considers new information from Asher.

The 30-second ad that began airing Monday says that Randy Frese, the Republican challenger in Sullivan’s 47th Senate District, has been late with property tax payments 20 times. The source cited is the Adams County …

by Bob Gough

Sullivan spokesperson says they were provided incomplete information and ad will be changed

The Adams County Treasurer says the latest television ad by the Senator John Sullivan campaign is “inaccurate”.

The ad cites Treasurer Terry Asher’s office and claims Sullivan’s opponent, Adams County Circuit Clerk Randy Frese, a Paloma Republican, has been late on paying his property taxes 20 times.

Asher, A Republican, said Frese was “one or two days” late on paying the second installment of his property taxes in 1995 and that was “the …

QUINCY, ILL. — Illinois Senator John Sullivan says that he will take down and replace a controversial television ad against his opponent for the 47the Senate District race Randy Frese.

Just before KHQA’s Tuesday 10 p.m. newscast, Senator Sullivan called KHQA with the news.

Adams County Treasurer Terry Asher says a campaign ad by the Friends of John Sullivan was inaccurate.

The ad claimed that Randy Frese, the Republican candidate for the 47th Senate District, failed to pay his real estate taxes 20 times.

The ad cited the Adams County Treasurer as the source of the allegation.

Asher …

QUINCY, Ill. (WGEM) -(UPDATE: Illinois State Senator John Sullivan said Tuesday evening that he plans to change the disputed ad after what he considers new information from Adams County Treasurer Terry Asher. Click here for more information from our newsgathering partners at the Quincy Herald-Whig.)

A political commercial that is being aired and paid for by the Friends of John Sullivan is drawing criticism from Adams County Treasurer Terry Asher.

Tuesday at a press conference in Washington Park, Asher refuted some of the statements made in the …

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State Senator John Sullivan (D-47) was forced Tuesday to cease airing his most recent campaign ad which falsely attacks his Republican opponent, Randy Frese.

“Unfortunately, after a decade in the General Assembly, Sen. Sullivan has become just another politician who can’t — or won’t — tell the truth. He’ll say or do anything to stay in office,” said Kimber Beckler, Frese’s Campaign Director.

Sullivan began his latest onslaught against Frese on Tuesday – falsely accusing the small businessman of not paying his property taxes, citing …

Republican State Senate candidate Randy Frese appeared with Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) in Macomb and Galesburg as they discussed 2nd Amendment rights.

“The first bill I will propose as senator representing the 47th senate district will be for conceal and carry,” Frese said.  “It’s important to our district for several reasons.  One being is that a great deal of this district is rural.  A call to the sheriff could result in a delay of a reaction if immediate services were needed.  People need to be able …

Frese wants to propose bill for conceal and carry in Illinois

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Paloma, Ill. – Randy Frese, candidate for the 47th Senate District, announced his unwavering support for 2nd Amendment Rights during a tour of the district on Friday.  Frese appeared with Senator Bill Brady (R-44th Senate District) in Macomb and Galesburg.

“Throughout the district and the state, constituents are consistently stressing the concern about their second amendment rights.  The first bill I will propose as senator representing the 47th senate district will be for …

By DOUG WILSON
Herald-Whig Senior Writer

Illinois Senate candidate Randy Frese said campaign ads attacking his “education plan” are false advertising.

“At no time during my campaign have I ever endorsed any education plan of any type, And I have certainly never said that I want to take $1 billion out of education funding,” Frese said Wednesday.

“My wife is a teacher, and my mother-in-law is a retired teacher.”

Frese, a Republican, said his comments were prompted by an advertisement paid for by Friends of John Sullivan.

Sen. John Sullivan, D-Rushville, …

Frese gives statement pertaining to claims made in Sullivan’s attack ad

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Paloma, Ill. – Randy Frese, candidate for the 47th senate district, today released a statement made by Senator John Sullivan in his recent attack ad.

“I have never endorsed an education plan of any type and I have never said I want to cut $1 billion of education funding.  My wife is a teacher, my mother-in-law is a retired teacher, and I have a number of family members who work in education.  I …