Kane County Reporter

From Lake County Gazette

Rep. McSweeney pushes to reinstate Illinois death penalty

By Glenn Minnis | 1 day ago

Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) thinks lawmakers in Springfied should get serious about fighting violent crime by bringing back the state death penalty.

From Kendall County Times

Florida Sen. Rubio coming to Illinois Friday for Oberweis congressional fundraiser

By Glenn Minnis | 1 day ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) is slated to welcome U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) on Friday for a fundraiser as part of his 14th Congressional District run against U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville).

Politics

Rep. Ugaste suggests applying the brakes to red-light cameras' sole use as a source of revenue

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 21, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) takes a practical view when it comes to the debate about red-light cameras in Illinois.

From DuPage Policy Journal

U.S. Rep. Crenshaw endorses Ives in her 6th District run to unseat Casten

By Glenn Minnis | 1 day ago

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) is offering voters another reason for supporting Jeanne Ives in her run against incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District.

Politics

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 49: Villa Backs Measure to Ban Flavored Vaping Products Intended to Appeal to Teens and Children

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2019

Following a spike in reports linking vaping to breathing problems and deaths, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is sponsoring legislation to ban flavored tobacco products, such as flavored juice for vapes and e-cigarettes, from being sold, bought and distributed in Illinois.

Politics

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 70: State Representative Jeff Keicher introduced and passed a bill to allow NIU to sell property off campus

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2019

State Representative Jeff Keicher introduced and passed a bill to allow NIU to sell property off campus

Politics

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 66: Skillicorn Holds Office Hours.

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2019

Skillicorn Holds Office Hours.

Politics

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 65: Ugaste Hosting Fall Food Drive

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2019

Ugaste Hosting Fall Food Drive

Politics

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 52: David McSweeney leading the charge to BRING BACK the death penalty in Illinois

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2019

David McSweeney leading the charge to BRING BACK the death penalty in Illinois

Community

101 living veterans in Kane County have earned Purple Heart, Medal of Honor or POW Medal

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2019

The number of living Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, or POW Medal recipients in Kane County, Illinois for fiscal year 2017 was 101, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Politics

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 66: Rep. Skillicorn’s helpful Documents on Understanding your Property Taxes

By Press release submission | Oct 20, 2019

Rep. Skillicorn’s helpful Documents on Understanding your Property Taxes

From Will County Gazette

Congressional candidate Gradel proving to be a tenacious campaign fundraiser in 14th District race

By Glenn Minnis | 4 days ago

Illinois Republican Congressional candidate Ted Gradel recently announced that his 14th District campaign raised $263,854 in the third quarter, positioning him as the field's top GOP candidate in terms of fundraising from individual donors.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Congressional candidate Ives responds to 6th District opponent Casten’s slur of another U.S. Rep.

By Glenn Minnis | 4 days ago

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) was not surprised to see U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) resort to personal attacks in his recent spat with U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas).

Village of Montgomery Plan Commission met October 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 17, 2019

Village of Montgomery Plan Commission met Thursday, Oct. 3.

Village of East Dundee Board of Police Commissioners met October 1

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 17, 2019

Village of East Dundee Board of Police Commissioners met Tuesday, Oct. 1.

From Prairie State Wire

Unredacted Sandoval warrant reveals 'a crime ring masquerading as a political party,' ILGOP chairman says

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

The Illinois Republican Party points to the recent raid on the home and offices of longtime state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) as an illustration of just how far the state's Democrats are willing to go to impose their will.

From Prairie State Wire

New Planned Parenthood mega-clinic 'preying on pregnant women in Illinois and Missouri,' group says

By Glenn Minnis | 6 days ago

With regard to Planned Parenthood's behemoth abortion facility that was built in secrecy near the southern Illinois-Missouri state line, leaders at the Thomas More Society insist they’ve seen this kind of thing before.

Village of Gilberts Board of Trustees met October 1

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2019

Village of Gilberts Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 1.

Village of Burlington Public Safety/Health and Welfare Committee met October 2

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2019

Village of Burlington Public Safety/Health and Welfare Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 2.

From Rockford Sun

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: Oct. 7 – 11, 2019

By Press release submission | 7 days ago

Fire Prevention Week, and the Illinois State Fire Marshal is offering safety tips to keep your family safe this fall.