Kane County Reporter

Rep. Villa opts into lawmakers' state pension program despite funding woes

By April Bamburg | Jun 15, 2020

Rep. Karina Villa (D-West Chicago) has reportedly opted into the legislator pension system.

House candidate Curtis distributes care packages in Elgin, St. Charles

By April Bamburg | May 21, 2020

Republican state House candidate Laura Curtis and her team participated May 16 in drive-in distribution events where community members in need could pick up a care package full of food items, including milk from Oberweis Dairy, protective masks, hand sanitizer and toilet paper.

Rep. Skillicorn questions challenger Schofield's endorsement by controversial Algonquin village president

By April Bamburg | Feb 22, 2020

Illinois House candidate Carolyn Schofield (R-Crystal Lake) has been endorsed by Algonquin Village President John Schmitt who may be considered a controversial politician in his own right.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN

By April Bamburg | 5 years ago

Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.

From Will County Gazette

Congressional candidate Gradel finds Underwood's vote to reject fentanyl ban 'unacceptable'

By April Bamburg | 5 years ago

Illinois congressional candidate Ted Gradel (R-Naperville) had a hard time understanding incumbent U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood's (D-Naperville) recent vote to reject a ban on fentanyl-like drugs.

House candidate Curtis heard 'more of the same tone-deaf rhetoric' during governor's address

By April Bamburg | Feb 3, 2020

Illinois House candidate in the 49th District Laura Curtis (R-North Aurora) is tired of hearing the same old story out of the state capital, as was the case last Wednesday during Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address in Springfield.

Judson, registry team up for bone marrow donor event

By April Bamburg | Sep 11, 2017

Judson University and the Be the Match bone marrow registry are teaming up for the 2017 World Leaders Forum Inspirational Series event on Oct. 9 to raise awareness for bone marrow donation, according to a press release.

Andersson's vote to pass budget brings backlash

By April Bamburg | Jul 17, 2017

Steve Andersson (R-Geneva) has been beset by criticism after voting to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of Illinois’ first budget in two years.