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Andersson, Pritchard join Democrats to pass budget amendment

By Matt Smith | Jun 30, 2017

Hours before the fiscal year runs out, the Illinois House voted 90-25 to approve a budget amendment.

Kane County Democrat Linda Chapa LaVia receives personalized letter asking her to stand up on property tax freeze

By Matt Smith | Jun 28, 2017

Kane County Democrat in the House Linda Chapa LaVia (D-Aurora) recently received a letter from the Illinois Republican Party, drawing her attention to the permanent property tax freeze she voted for in January and calling for action on property tax relief now.

Hultgren works to maintain access to affordable housing

By Matt Smith | Jun 16, 2017

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) has partnered with U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) on bipartisan legislation that would help maintain mortgage credit access and affordable housing assistance for Americans who depend on the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) System, according to a press release from Hultgren.

Holt loses race for Elgin School District U-46 Board of Ed

By Matt Smith | Apr 5, 2017

Incumbent Cody Holt lost his bid for re-election to the Elgin School District U-46 Board of Education, garnering 33.5 percent of the vote.

Hultgren retains District 14 seat in U.S. House

By Matt Smith | Nov 8, 2016

Republican U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren of Plano retained his seat in the 14th Congressional District by an approximately 20 percent vote margin over Democratic challenger Jim Walz of Gurnee.

Smodilla would bring small-business know-how to legislative table

By Matt Smith | Aug 10, 2016

Tracy Smodilla, a resident of Illinois’ 22nd District since 1989, is seeking to represent her home district in the Illinois State Senate.

Evans says career, family life prepared him for legislative challenges

By Matt Smith | Aug 10, 2016

Richard Evans, Republican candidate for the 22nd District State Senate seat, recently released a statement listing his qualifications to serve in the State Senate.

Khouri criticizes Obama administration over Iran payment

By Matt Smith | Aug 8, 2016

Tonia Khouri, the Republican candidate in Illinois' 11th Congressional District, recently posted on Facebook decrying the Obama administration’s decision to secretly airlift $400 million in cash to Iran simultaneous to the release of four detained Americans in Tehran.