Kane County Reporter

Villa introduces bill to 'give nursing home residents the opportunity to enjoy the highest quality of life'

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 8, 2021

Sen. Karina Villa (D-West Chicago) introduced a bill to help nursing home residents enjoy a higher quality of life at assisted living facilities, having collaborated with the Senior Advisory Committee to discern what issues most heavily impact elderly Illinoisans.

Elgin brewery receives emergency operations funding despite closing its doors

By Carrie Bradon | Aug 10, 2020

While an Elgin brewery received an emergency hospitality grant, it does not have plans of reopening yet.

Elgin Farmers Market hopes to reopen in June

By Carrie Bradon | May 8, 2020

The spread of COVID-19 has put a temporary end to many social gatherings, including the Elgin Farmers Market, but there are signs that it may reopen in June.

From Chicago City Wire

Roskam understands needs of small businesses, company executive says

By Carrie Bradon | 6 years ago

Illinois' fiscal situation is out of control and the state has increased taxes drastically over the past few years, but some politicians are saying enough is enough, including U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, who is seeking re-election.

From Rockford Sun

Hefty increases in state gasoline tax, license plate fees not the answer, Syverson says

By Carrie Bradon | 6 years ago

Illinois has the 11th highest gasoline tax in the country, according to the Tax Foundation, but this ranking could change if proposed tax hikes become law.

From McHenry Times

Hosta stands out as a Democrat opposed to abortion

By Carrie Bradon | 7 years ago

Few political issues are as hotly contested as abortion, and though abortion has been a largely Democrat-supported issue for years, John Hosta of Spring Grove, who is running in the Democratic primary in the 14th Congressional District for the seat held by Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL), is staunchly opposed to it.

House hopeful from DuPage looks to bring tax-savings efforts to Springfield

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 4, 2017

Tonia Khouri wants to take her tax-saving prowess to Springfield.

Geneva attorney Ugaste declares bid for House seat

By Carrie Bradon | Aug 22, 2017

Geneva attorney Dan Ugaste has thrown his hat into the ring again in the hopes of claiming the House seat he vied for in 2014, according to a press release.

Evans trumpets SIU study as reason to elect new Springfield leaders

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 20, 2016

Richard Evans, the Republican candidate for House District 43, agrees with a newly released study by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, which said the state's politicians are to blame for the current financial mess.