Kane County Reporter

Syverson says Republicans' Illinois' redistricting legislation will help 'restore public trust'

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 15, 2021

Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is sponsoring legislation that will create an independent commission to draw legislative district maps for Illinois that removes lawmakers from the process.

Keicher applauds Pritzker signing healthcare bill into law: 'This is the kind of collaboration we need more of'

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 12, 2021

House Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) wants to make sure healthcare is accessible to the most vulnerable residents in the western suburbs of the state and to help this, he co-sponsored a bipartisan bill in the Illinois General Assembly that Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed into law.

Coach hopes students will get to play this season, but says school hasn't 'made a decision yet'

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 14, 2020

Lance Huber, boy's Varsity Basketball coach for Dundee-Crown High School in Carpentersville, hopes the athlete will be able to play basketball this year.

Fideliter Club donates $20,500 to Greater Food for Elgin

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 12, 2020

Elgin's Fideliter Club recently donated $20,500 to Food for Greater Elgin, the Daily Herald reported.

Wheeler calls Pritzker's emergency rules government overreach

By Kyla Asbury | Jun 9, 2020

State Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) says he will make a motion at an upcoming Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) meeting regarding Gov. J.B. Pritzker's emergency rules.

Rep. Skillicorn criticizes Gov. Pritzker for Hobby Lobby closure

By Kyla Asbury | May 26, 2020

House Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) took to Twitter to speak out against Gov. J.B. Pritzker's forceful shutdown of the Hobby Lobby in Peru.

From Prairie State Wire

Republican lawmakers disappointed in governor's budget proposal

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Illinois Republicans were disappointed after hearing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal last week

Rep. Wheeler asks about testing during hearing about AVR errors

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 16, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) told a panel of state agencies during a House Executive Committee hearing that he appreciated how they addressed a recent error that allowed 574 ineligible residents to be registered to vote through the state's automatic voter registration (AVR) program.

From Lake County Gazette

Sen. McConchie supports bipartisan legislation for fair maps

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Heights) supports bipartisan legislation that would push for fair maps when the state's district lines are reconsidered next year.

From Prairie State Wire

Bipartisan group of lawmakers, fair-mapping advocates speak out against gerrymandering

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

A bipartisan group of legislators and policy watchdogs met Thursday to discuss their commitment to bringing fair district mapping to state and local politics throughout Illinois.

From Lake County Gazette

McConchie questions inspector generals during senate hearing

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) questioned several executive inspector generals regarding state employees that are considered a threat to others during last week's Senate House Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform hearing.

From Prairie State Wire

Republican leaders would have liked more from Pritzker's speech, but will run with 'spirit of collaboration'

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

While House and Senate Republicans were critical of many aspects of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address on Wednesday, most remain hopeful that he was sincere about bringing about a spirit of bipartisan collaboration.

From Rockford Sun

Syverson opposes two bills on senate floor

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) spoke out against two bills on the Senate floor this week.

From Prairie State Wire

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois urges passage of License to Work Act

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) recently held a press conference to show its support for a senate bill that would end the practice of suspending state motorists' driver's licenses for non-driving offenses.

From McHenry Times

Three new bills approved on House floor

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) shared his thoughts on three bills on the House floor this week, opposing two of them and supporting one.

From McHenry Times

Sen. McConchie voices concerns over housing bill

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) wants to nail down more specifics in a bill that would allow property tax incentives for newly constructed or renovated rental properties if they include affordable housing units.

From McHenry Times

McConchie seeks more clarity on wage-theft bill

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

During a recent hearing before the Senate Executive Subcommittee on Special Issues, Illinois state Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) asked for more clarification on a bill that intends to protect construction employees from wage theft.

From Prairie State Wire

Sen. Oberweis opposes gambling expansion bill

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

The Illinois Senate passed a bill on June 2 that supports a vertical capital bill and expands the state's gambling access.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Oberweis recuses self from Senate vote

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) addressed two bills on the Senate floor back on June 2.

From Prairie State Wire

Sen. Syverson opposes Public Aid bill

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

The Senate passed a bill last week that restructures care grants and amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to require the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to restructure the Family Support Program to enable early treatment of youth, young adults and transition-age adults with a serious mental illness or serious emotional disturbance.