Illinois' largest employee union supporting health care 'public option' Nov 5, 2009
John Shimkus, R-Collinsville, wanted to give his constituents a chance to read the proposal, even if it is nearly 2,000 pages long.. Shimkus said he'll have it in his Harrisburg, Collinsville and Springfield offices for viewing. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Change coming in state redistricting process? Oct 11, 2009
David Phelps of Eldorado against Republican John Shimkus of Collinsville. Shimkus won. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Lawmakers Play Hoops With Obama at White House Oct 10, 2009
Republicans are Jeff Flake of Arizona and John Shimkus of Illinois. 2009 Associated Press. (Newsmax)
Scrapping FutureGen Oct 8, 2009
John Shimkus and Timothy Johnson, both Republicans, contacted President Bush aboard Air Force I.. President Bush did take the time to listen to our concerns, said Shimkus. (Odessa American, TX)
Biggert, Shimkus Endorse State Legislator in Race to Succeed Kirk Sep 12, 2009
Judy Biggert and John Shimkus announced this week that they are supporting state Rep. Beth Coulson in the competitive GOP primary and race to succeed Rep. (Roll Call)
Durbin, others shouldn't duck town meetings Aug 21, 2009
John Shimkus, a Southern Illinois Republican, also is avoiding town hall meetings. At least U.S. Rep. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Weighty Matters Aug 21, 2009
John Shimkus at Thursday night s Keith Urban show at the Verizon Center. The Illinois Republican will not appear at the country star s concert, but will host a special breakfast in September to thank those who do attend, according to the invite, which is posted on the Sunlight Foundation s. (Roll Call)
Ill. lawmakers opt against health-care forums Aug 13, 2009
John Shimkus, R-Collinsville, have opted not to host town hall meetings about health care, preferring to hear from constituents by appointment or in small groups. Both lawmakers opposed the health-care reform measures that have been voted out of the Democrat-led committees. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Did Cap and Trade Vote Undo Ill. GOP Senate Hopeful Jul 13, 2009
Don Manzullo and John Shimkus were going to provide him with cover on the guns and abortion issue. The party needed a strong candidate for the Senate and Mark was willing to run. (Human Events Online)
Ex-Mattoon administrator takes Jersey County economic post Jun 20, 2009
John Shimkus to secure road improvement funds for Jersey County. Both lawmakers have been involved in the FutureGen project at Mattoon. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Lawmakers push to keep dealerships open May 19, 2009
and John Shimkus, R-Ill. joined a bi-partisan group of lawmakers Monday in urging the Obama administration to reverse course and not force and to close hundreds of dealerships nationwide, including in St. Louis. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
COLUMN: Council took right action on Marty's; FutureGen still on? May 11, 2009
John Shimkus still feels good vibrations about the project. Shimkus last week said he sees light at the end of the carbon sequestration tunnel for the project in Mattoon. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Illinois Republicans blast Obama policies on Cuba Apr 15, 2009
Aaron Schock of Peoria and John Shimkus of Collinsville were in Springfield Tuesday to talk to small business owners. Afterwards, both told reporters they didnt agree with Obamas recent decision to ease restrictions on travel to Cuba for people with family there. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
GOP congressmen hit Obama over Cuba Apr 15, 2009
Republican congressmen John Shimkus of Collinsville and Aaron Schock of Peoria on Tuesday hit the Obama administration's decision this week to allow Cuban-Americans visit the island nation more frequently. Shimkus said the U.S. should insist on "full religious freedom" in Cuba and the release its jailed political prisoners before making moves to improve relations with that country. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Secure Energy Thanks Members of Illinois Congressional Delegation for Support of Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Application Mar 21, 2009
March 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Secure Energy received notice from Representatives Phil Hare (IL-17), Aaron Schock (IL-18), John Shimkus (IL -19), and Senator Roland Burris that a bipartisan letter has been sent to U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu urging him to carefully review Secure Energy's loan guarantee application for its coal gasification plant scheduled for construction in Decatur, IL. Congress created the loan guarantee program in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to spur the... (PR Newswire)
Congressmen hit use of foreign steel Mar 20, 2009
Republican Congressman John Shimkus said bringing in foreign steel is a slap in the face to the hard-working men and women out of work from local steel mills. Keystone Pipeline project spokesman Jim Prescott says the ability of the pipe manufacturer to meet specifications regarding quality, price and quanity was why it was selected. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
I am neither a liar nor do I live under a rock. I work for a company who is... Feb 26, 2009
John Shimkus of Illinois said he thought his office had only received one complaint, and applauded the relative smoothness of the transition. Adding his voice to the DTV mutual admiration society was Rep. (Multichannel News)
Lawmakers: Voters Should Fill U.S. Senate Vacancies Feb 8, 2009
Illinois Republican Congressmen Aaron Schock and John Shimkus have proposed requiring all states to hold special elections to fill their Senate vacancies. Georgetown University Law Center Professor Susan Low Bloch said their bill raises constitutional questions, but members of Congress could propose it as a constitutional amendment. (Newsmax)
