Andy Manar, State Senator for the 48th District, told members of the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce Saturday night that he believes legislative progress is being...
GILLESPIE – On the heels of at least seven fatal drug overdoses in the Gillespie area in August, State Senator Andy Manar and U.S. Senator Dick...
This photo and story is contributed by a member of the Illinois Senate Democratic Staff. RAYMOND – Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) toured the Borgic hog...
This story is contributed by Representative Avery Bourne’s press secretary. State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) and State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) were in attendance when...
This story is contributed by a member of the Senate Communications – Democratic Caucus. SPRINGFIELD – Road construction and public transportation programs under direction of the...
This story is contributed by a member of the Senate Communications-Democratic Caucus. State Senator Andy Manar’s (D-Bunker Hill) plan to require vehicles to stop for stopped...
Thanks to road oil bids that came in lower than anticipated, the City of Benld will be able to expand its motor fuel tax maintenance program...
With about 100 supporters, friends, elected officials and co-workers watching, Circuit Judge Ken Deihl administered the oath of office to newly appointed Macoupin County Circuit Clerk...
This story is contributed by a member of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus. One Bunker Hill student asked a question and a new law that goes...
SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) voted in favor of legislation releasing funding for road and bridge maintenance to the city of Gillespie on...
Senator Andy Manar, 48th District, was named Legislator of the Year by the Illinois Association of School Social Workers (IASSW). Senator Manar has led the charge...
CARLINVILLE — State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) joined the Macoupin County Retired Teachers Association in Carlinville today to reassure them that their retirement security is...
Dorita Tuetken walked into the Benld Civic Center on Wednesday morning empty handed, but she walked out with answers, helpful information and some extra money owed...
Working to bring state services and free health screenings to seniors, State Senator Andy Manar (D–Bunker Hill) will host a senior resource fair for Macoupin and...
SPRINGFIELD — With yesterday’s ruling from a Cook County judge who ordered that the comptroller cannot pay state employees without an enacted fiscal year 2016 budget,...
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) voted Wednesday to support villages, cities and counties by voting down a 50 percent cut to their funding....
Wrapping up the week in the BenGil area with pictures! Week of May 24 Do you have a picture for the Week in Pictures? Email the...
SPRINGFIELD— A Macoupin County community service organization will now be able to rehire staff and restart its annual summer food program for impoverished children, thanks to...
SPRINGFIELD—Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies presented Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) the 2015 Vince Demuzio Legislator of the Year Award for his work in the...
EDWARDSVILLE – Recent cuts by Gov. Bruce Rauner to Illinois’ community service funding has forced one Macoupin County organization to cancel its summer food program for...