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Ward hoping Madigan's exit 'means a new day for Illinois'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 2, 2021

Jeanette Ward is intrigued by Springfield’s possibilities now that Mike Madigan is no longer in power.

Bierly: Madigan's resignation is 'a small step in the right direction' for Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 26, 2021

As relieved as he is to know Mike Madigan’s days in Springfield are over, Ben Bierly worries about what message the former Chicago lawmaker walking away sends to the public.

Ward rages Illinois' shrinking population 'loudly sends the message' about overall direction

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 20, 2021

Former Republican Senate candidate Jeanette Ward said Illinois dwindling population speaks volumes about its overall direction.

GOPer Bierly claims Illinois Democrats 'caused as much suffering as the virus'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 18, 2021

Former Republican state Senate candidate Ben Bierly can’t see how anyone would be surprised Illinois experienced its most significant job losses in history in 2020.

Bierly: Illinois governor 'doesn't understand what people are going through'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 31, 2021

Former Republican state Senate candidate Ben Bierly is convinced slowing down Illinois' rising outmigration problem starts with having new leadership in the governor's office.

Bierly views Madigan's ouster as Illinois House speaker as 'just a step' in the reform process

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 21, 2021

A 2020 Republican state Senate candidate said that Rep. Mike Madigan’s (D-Chicago) ouster as House speaker is the change that needs to happen to start cleaning “up the mess.”

Bierly warns Criminal Justice Reform bill 'goes too far'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 19, 2021

Ben Bierly worries what will come of Illinois if democrats in Springfield get their way.“House Bill 163 goes too far and it opens the door in making it too difficult for police officers to do their jobs,” Bierly told the Kane County Reporter.

Ward grows weary watching Pritzker's tactics

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 19, 2021

Jeanette Ward has grown weary of what she sees as all Gov. J.B.

Bierly fears the longer Pritzker's COVID restrictions stay in place the tougher it could get

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 19, 2021

Ben Bierly fears the worse may be yet to come in the state’s battle to gain control over the COVID-19 crisis.“Small businesses are already struggling across the board and I’m concerned it’s going to get worse because of what’s going to happen as things get even harder for them with the governor’s restrictions still being in place,” Bierly told the Kane County Reporter.

Ward blasts Pritzker's ongoing restrictions 'as like committing societal suicide'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 19, 2021

Jeanette Ward traces the source of the state’s growing economic struggles right back to the Illinois Gov. J.B.

Bierly charges Illinois state 'government has treated the labor market like second-class citizens'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 14, 2021

Former Republican Senate hopeful Ben Bierly claimed that Democratic leaders' regulations on small businesses have become worse during the COVID-19, making the state worse off.

Ward on Illinois' growing outmigration problem: 'Policy has consequences'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 13, 2021

Former Republican House hopeful Jeanette Ward isn’t surprised to see the state paying a steep price for what she views as all its stifling positions.

'What we're doing isn't working,' former state Senate candidate claims as Illinois deal with declining population

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 9, 2021

Ben Bierly takes no solace in seeing his Springfield prediction come true.

'I have come to see the necessity of being able to recall elected officials when the people believe that official has acted in bad faith,' Bierly says.

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 3, 2021

Former House hopeful Ben Bierly (R-Lockport) says desperate times in Springfield, now call for desperate measures, according to his account.

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Ward hoping Madigan's exit 'means a new day for Illinois'

Bierly: Madigan's resignation is 'a small step in the right direction' for Illinois

Ward rages Illinois' shrinking population 'loudly sends the message' about overall direction

GOPer Bierly claims Illinois Democrats 'caused as much suffering as the virus'

Bierly: Illinois governor 'doesn't understand what people are going through'

Bierly views Madigan's ouster as Illinois House speaker as 'just a step' in the reform process

Bierly warns Criminal Justice Reform bill 'goes too far'

Ward grows weary watching Pritzker's tactics

Bierly fears the longer Pritzker's COVID restrictions stay in place the tougher it could get

Ward blasts Pritzker's ongoing restrictions 'as like committing societal suicide'

Bierly charges Illinois state 'government has treated the labor market like second-class citizens'

Ward on Illinois' growing outmigration problem: 'Policy has consequences'

'What we're doing isn't working,' former state Senate candidate claims as Illinois deal with declining population

'I have come to see the necessity of being able to recall elected officials when the people believe that official has acted in bad faith,' Bierly says.

Ward rips Pritzker over new mandates: 'The governor continues to act like a king and rule by edict'

Bierly says Pritzker 'hasn’t done anything to address the pandemic'

Ward's loss to Villa now undergoing discovery recount due to it being 'a close election'

Bierly slams governor's latest COVID-19 shutdowns: 'People are fed up with the tyrant king’s proclamations'

Ward laments governor's edicts: 'Shutdowns and restrictions are destroying our small business industry'

'We’ve got a lot more to clean up but I think it all starts with Madigan' says Bierly

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