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Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The gun control debate is picking up steam in Illinois and the issue is expected to get plenty of attention when legislators go back to Springfield in January.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Adams County Democrats have a positive attitude after the election results came in.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  State Senator John Sullivan (D – Rushville) returned to his home in Rushville, Illinois after a successful surgery to remove a rare but highly treatable type of cancer.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Surgery removed a recent recurrence of liposarcoma

Sunday, August 19, 2012  State Senator John Sullivan announced his temporary leave from office, Sunday afternoon.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  More cuts in Illinois' budget could mean changes at your county fair this summer. Governor Quinn's budget proposal set aside $900,000 for county fair distribution.

Friday, July 23, 2010  State Senator John Sullivan (D-Rushville) and Representative Jil Tracy (R-Mt. Sterling) met with mayors, administrators and Illinois Municipal League officials last week in Rushville.

Monday, June 21, 2010  Governor Pat Quinn recently signed House Bill 6349, sponsored by State Senator John Sullivan (D - Rushville).

Thursday, December 31, 2009  Hunting and fishing licenses will cost more in Illinois next year.