Brenden Moore

Springfield

Government and Politics Reporter at Lee Enterprises

State Government Reporter at Pantagraph

State Government Reporter at Herald & Review

@LeeEntNews’ man in Springfield covering Illinois government + politics. @DePaulJOUR, @UISPAR alum. [email protected]

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Councilwoman Consuelo Cruz 'ready to get to work'

1 week ago | bnd.com | Brenden Moore

050725-dec-loc-cruz_01.JPGConsuelo Cruz listens during a presentation at the Monday, April 5, Decatur City Council meeting. Cruz was elected to the council April 1, and was sworn in prior to the start of Monday's meeting. DECATUR - Consuelo Cruz's path to public office started with a grassroots effort to get a Little Free Library built in Hess Park. Cruz, 51, takes her granddaughter there to read books and wanted other children to have the same experience.
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi jumps into Illinois Senate race

1 week ago | pantagraph.com | Brenden Moore

SPRINGFIELD — As he burned up the fundraising trail and traveled the state, including during a stop in Normal last October, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi would would shut down any question about interest in a Senate run. "There are no vacancies," he would say, heaping praise on incumbent Sen. Dick Durbin. But the Schaumburg Democrat is playing coy no more.
Rep. Robin Kelly jumps into race for Durbin's Senate seat

1 week ago | pantagraph.com | Brenden Moore

SPRINGFIELD — Casting herself as an "underdog," U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Matteson, launched her campaign for the United States Senate on Tuesday. Kelly, 68, is the second major Democrat to throw her hat into what's expected to be a crowded ring to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin, who announced two weeks ago that he would not seek a sixth term in the upper chamber. Lt. Gov.
Rivian building site to host its suppliers in Normal

1 week ago | bnd.com | Brenden Moore

NORMAL - Boosted by state incentives, Rivian Automotive will invest nearly $120 million in a new 1.2 million-square-foot site to host suppliers that produce the parts for its vehicles, officials announced Monday. Construction is already underway on the site, located directly across Rivian Motorway (Highway 150) from the company's existing manufacturing facility where all of its electric trucks, SUVs and commercial delivery vans are made. The addition is slated for completion next year.
Rivian building site to host its suppliers in Normal

1 week ago | pantagraph.com | Brenden Moore

NORMAL — Supported by state incentives, Rivian Automotive will invest nearly $120 million in a new 1.2 million-square-foot site to host suppliers that produce the parts for its vehicles, officials announced Monday. Construction is already underway on the site, located directly across Rivian Motorway (Highway 150) from the company's existing manufacturing facility where all of its electric trucks, SUVs and commercial delivery vans are made. The addition is slated for completion next year.
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan dies at 91

1 week ago | bnd.com | Brenden Moore

SPRINGFIELD - Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, who helped shepherd through the end of the death penalty in Illinois but whose legacy was sullied by a scandal that landed the Kankakee native in federal prison following his single term as the state's chief executive, died on Friday. He was 91. George Ryan - MugRyanRyan, a Republican, served as the state's 39th governor from 1999 to 2003.
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan dies at 91

1 week ago | pantagraph.com | Brenden Moore

SPRINGFIELD — Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, who helped shepherd through the end of the death penalty in Illinois but whose legacy was sullied by a scandal that landed the Kankakee native in federal prison following his single term as the state's chief executive, died on Friday. He was 91. Ryan, a Republican, served as the state's 39th governor from 1999 to 2003. Before that, he served two terms each as secretary of state, from 1991 to 1999, and lieutenant governor, from 1983 to 1991.
Mahomet Aquifer protection bill includes carve-out for Gibson City ethanol plant

1 week ago | pantagraph.com | Brenden Moore

SPRINGFIELD — A bill that would ban carbon sequestration activity over a massive source of drinking water for Central Illinois includes a carve-out that would allow a Gibson City ethanol plant — pending U.S. EPA approval — to move forward with plans for three carbon injection wells. Senate Bill 1723 overwhelmingly passed the state Senate last month and cleared a House committee earlier this week. It is one affirmative vote in the Illinois House away from hitting Gov. JB Pritzker's desk.
Early Senate frontrunner Juliana Stratton pledges to be 'fighter' if elected

1 week ago | pantagraph.com | Brenden Moore

SPRINGFIELD — It's common parlance to talk about an election as if it's a race. For Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, a five-time marathoner who ran in a 5K race just last weekend, this would typically be an appropriate metaphor. But these are atypical times. Stratton, 59, last week became the first major candidate to jump into what's expected to be a crowded race to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin.
Early Senate frontrunner Juliana Stratton pledges to be 'fighter' if elected (copy)

2 weeks ago | pantagraph.com | Brenden Moore

SPRINGFIELD — It's common parlance to talk about an election as if it's a race. For Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, a five-time marathoner who ran in a 5K race just last weekend, this would typically be an appropriate metaphor. But these are atypical times. Stratton, 59, last week became the first major candidate to jump into what's expected to be a crowded race to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin.