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Ward fumes 'Madigan no longer a fit in government'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 30, 2020

Former republican House candidate, Jeanette Ward, is elated to see democracy finally arrive in Springfield at the same place she thinks everyone else has longed for when it comes to House Speaker Mike Madigan.

Bierly argues Madigan cancelling fall veto session 'is more about self-preservation than anything else'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 20, 2020

Former state House candidate Ben Bierly thinks House Speaker Mike Madigan can see the handwriting on the wall in Springfield.

Ward reasons 'if we can shop in grocery stores,' Springfield lawmakers can meet in session

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 18, 2020

Jeanette Ward struggles to see the logic in state lawmakers canceling Springfield’s fall veto session at such a critical time for the state.“If we can shop in grocery stores and store workers can still be called on to work, it seems to me legislators can meet and do what needs to be done for the people,” Ward told the Kane County Reporter.

Ward weighs future after tough senate loss: 'It’s just sometimes hard to know what voters are thinking'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 17, 2020

For Jeanette Ward, the people of the 25th District have spoken, and the republican senate candidate who dropped her race to incumbent state Sen. Karina Villa by less than a point has heard them loud and clear.

Bierly warns voters to stay alert: 'The governor is already talking about raising taxes in other areas'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 13, 2020

Former Republican state Senate candidate Ben Bierly is warning Illinois taxpayers that even with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive tax plan having been soundly rejected, it’s no time for them to exhale.

Curtis wonders why voters would return Democrats to office: 'Things will probably get even worse'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 7, 2020

Fresh off her narrow defeat in the Illinois state House's 49th District, Laura Curtis fears what could be next for Illinois.

Ward hopes opponent 'hears the message from voters' once she's serving in Springfield

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 6, 2020

Jeanette Ward is offering newly elected 25th District state Senator and former rival Karina Villa bit of early advice.

Bierly believes governor is overstepping authority with new lockdowns: 'The legislature makes policy'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 2, 2020

Republican state House candidate Ben Bierly is moved by the thought of lawmakers in Springfield finally rising to do the job he thinks they were elected to do.

Ward blasts Pritzker's new COVID-19 shutdowns: 'Governance should not be via one-man edicts'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 2, 2020

When it comes to his constitutional job duties, GOP state Senate candidate Jeanette Ward thinks Gov. J.B. Pritzker could use a refresher course.

Curtis charges governor is 'preying on the weakest among us' with new COVID restrictions

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 1, 2020

Republican state House hopeful Laura Curtis fumes Gov. J.B. Pritzker latest COVID-19 restrictions are the last thing the state needs in its desperate fight to overcome the deadly virus.

Bierly slams governor's new COVID-19 shutdowns: 'If he's out to destroy Illinois, he’s doing a great job'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 1, 2020

Republican state House hopeful Ben Bierly admits few have succeeded in Springfield the way Gov. J.B. Pritzker has – in at least one way.

Bierly calls on voters to reject governor's progressive tax plan: 'Illinois small businesses are already suffering'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 31, 2020

Republican state House candidate Ben Bierly trembles at the thought that Illinois small business owners could soon be forced to shell out upwards of a 50% marginal income tax should Gov. J.B. Pritzker get his wish with his progressive tax proposal.

Curtis warns voters to reject governor's progressive tax: 'It will decimate small businesses'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 31, 2020

Republican state House candidate Laura Curtis wonders how much longer Illinois will be Illinois if Gov. J.B. Pritzker gets his way with his long sought after progressive tax.

Ward believes governor's long-term goal is to bankrupt state in order to seek federal bailout

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 30, 2020

Republican state Senate hopeful Jeanette Ward longs to see Gov. J.B. Pritzker do his job with the empathy she thinks it should demand.

Ward blasts House Democrats for delays in speaker probe: 'This is an outrage to ethics and good government'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 21, 2020

Republican state Senate hopeful Jeanette Ward fumes that House Speaker Mike Madigan and Democrats in Springfield have placed their own interests ahead of the voters they represent.

Bierly isn't surprised that speaker won't cooperate with House probe: 'Madigan does not respect the committee'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 20, 2020

Republican state House hopeful Ben Bierly views a bipartisan Special House committee’s difficulty in getting House Speaker Mike Madigan to cooperate with a probe into some of his more questionable actions as an indictment against the system.

State House candidate Curtis draws contrasts with rival: 'A totally clear choice about the future of Illinois'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 20, 2020

Republican state House candidate Laura Curtis is proud to stand out from 49th House District rival Maura Hirschauer.

Curtis isn't surprised by Madigan's defiance: 'With him, it's always the same game, different day'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 12, 2020

Laura Curtis can’t see how anyone can be surprised by House Speaker Mike Madigan’s refusal to appear before a Special House committee looking into some his most questionable behavior.

Ward encourages Illinois voters to be 'smart enough not to vote another tax on themselves'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 10, 2020

Republican state Senate candidate Jeanette Ward is highlighting for voters what she sees as one of the biggest differences between her and Democrat rival state Sen. Karina Villa.

Bierly celebrates Tribune endorsement: 'We need greater fiscal responsibility'