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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Elizabeth Weidner’s Life Honored in Illinois House of Representatives

HOUSE RESOLUTION 528 – ELIZABETH ANN WEIDNER WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Elizabeth Ann Weidner of Dieterich, who…


Monday, October 25, 2021
Rep. Niemerg: Parental Rights and Health Care Right of Conscience Under Attack

State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich), is warning constituents and all Illinoisans about the anticipated issues to be taken up this week in the Veto Session in the General Assembly—namely the…


Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Rep. Niemerg Recognizes James Endicott for Turning 100 Years Old on September 30th

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) spent the morning with Carmi resident, James Endicott, learning about his one hundred years of life and presenting him with a special certificate from the…


Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Rep. Niemerg Speaks to Wayne County Retired Teachers on “World Teachers’ Day”

State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) spoke to the Wayne County Retired Teachers Association today, which is “World Teachers’ Day.” October 5th is the date set aside annually to celebrate all…


Thursday, September 30, 2021
State Rep. Adam Niemerg Blasts IDPH Refusal to Turn Over Vaccination Statistics of Employees

After issuing a FOIA request to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for information relating to the vaccination status of employees working under the direction of IDPH Director Dr….


Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Greater Effingham Chamber Celebrates Top Leaders Under 40 – Sept. 30th

This Thursday, Sept. 30, the Greater Effingham Chamber of Commerce is recognizing leaders under 40 and Up & Coming leaders. Help support our chamber and these community leaders and reserve…


Monday, September 20, 2021
Rep. Niemerg: ISBE has been Acting Outside of Administrative Code by Pulling School Recognitions

On Tuesday, the request by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR)  that the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) needs to submit clarifying rules on the recognition status process…


Friday, September 10, 2021
Rep. Niemerg Opposed IL ‘Green New Deal’: Extremely Bad for Southern IL Families!

Will Cause Extreme Heartache for Southern Illinois Families and Manufacturing Jobs with the Highest Rate Increase in IL History State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) voted no on the newest version…


Thursday, September 2, 2021
It’s Black & White–Rein in This Tyrannical Governor!

Rep. Niemerg Reminds the House about “Freedom,” “Choice” and “Healthcare Right of Conscience” State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich), earlier this week rose to a point of personal privilege on the…


Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Rep. Niemerg Votes NO on Another Democrat Political Map; Sham Process Not Fair or Transparent!

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) voted no on the latest version of a legislative map proposed by the Democrat controlled legislature in the last few hours of the special session…