Monroe County Democrats - Press Releases

Jerry F. Costello II Earns Appointment to 116th House Seat

Melissa — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:09:25 +0000

Gulf War Veteran, Former Police Officer Pledges to Fight for Job Creation, Gun Rights

Local Democrats to Welcome Governor and Lt. Governor and Honor Aaron Reitz

Melissa — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 01:58:28 +0000

The Monroe County Democratic Party is preparing to welcome some special guests to its annual dinner and silent auction. They will also honor a well-known retired local public servant.

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon will be special guest speakers at the dinner. The dinner is on Thursday, March 31 at Turner Hall in Columbia. Cocktails start at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Sauget to Serve as Circuit Clerk

Melissa — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 04:16:59 +0000

Sandra Sauget was one of the candidates who submitted resumes for consideration to fill the office of Monroe County Circuit Clerk, due to the upcoming retirement of Aaron Reitz. A rigorous interview process was conducted by a panel composed of members of the Monroe County Democratic Central Committee. As a member of the interview panel, I can say without hesitation that the applicants were very impressive and possessed qualities which made them suitable candidates for consideration.

Durbin and Giannoulias Meet with Monroe County Residents

Melissa — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:40:28 +0000

United States Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Alexi Giannoulias, the Democratic nominee for the second U.S. Senate seat from Illinois in the 2010 election, attended a lunch in Monroe County on August 19, 2010.

Durbin and Giannoulias spoke with a crowd of just under 100 people at the Waterloo VFW Hall. Monroe County Democratic County Chairman Alan Pirtle was pleased with the turnout especially considering the event was held during lunch on a weekday without much notice.

Jeremy Walker Announces Run for State Senate

Melissa — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 04:32:20 +0000

RED BUD—Jeremy Walker today announced he is running for State Senate in what is the most Democratic district held by a Republican Senator. Over 19,000 Democrats, compared to 11,000 Republicans, routinely pull primary ballots in the 58^th Senate District.

“We need leaders with solid policy ideas and the drive to implement them.” Walker added, “I feel that I have both, which is why I have decided to run for state senate.”

Universal Health Care and Employee Free Choice Act Topics at July Club Meeting

Melissa — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:12:56 +0000

Labor leader Bill Thurston speaks to the Monroe County Democratic Club July 14 in Waterloo. Thurston, president of the Southwestern Illinois Central Labor Council of the AFL-CIO, discussed issues important to labor. He cited universal health care and the proposed Employee Free Choice Act as key concerns.

Dinner Line Up Announced

jennifer — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:55:13 +0000

The Monroe County Democratic Party has announced its speaker line up for its annual dinner and silent auction event on Thursday, March 26, 2009. Scheduled speakers include Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias and Illinois AFL-CIO President Michael Carrigan.

Leroy Reitz Democratic Service Award 2009

jennifer — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:24:08 +0000

The Monroe County Democratic Central Committee has unanimously decided to present C. Glennon Rau with the Leroy Reitz Democratic Service Award for 2009. The award is given by the county’s Democratic precinct committee people to someone who has provided exemplary hard work and dedication to the Monroe County Democratic Party for many years.

The award is named for Democrat Leroy Reitz. Reitz served Monroe County and the Monroe County Democratic Party in an exemplary manner for many years as county treasurer, circuit clerk, and other positions.