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Support builds for bill to change mental-health instruction in Illinois schools

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A Democratic bill that would mandate changes to the way mental health is taught in Illinois has attracted nine co-sponsors and is poised for a third reading in the General Assembly.

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Oberweis considering U.S. House run

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-North Aurora) recently announced in a statement he is "exploring a bid" for the 2020 Republican nomination in for the 14th District U.S. House seat.

Kane County chairman allegedly blocks plans for new coroner's office, Frasz says

By Robert Hadley | Feb 5, 2019

Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen is allegedly blocking construction of a new coroner’s building, telling St. Charles residents in a mailer that it would put a “morgue” near their subdivision.

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Morrison, Ives urge rebuilding GOP after Rauner confesses election apathy

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A bombshell new report that soon-to-be ex-Gov. Bruce Rauner bailed out on his reelection campaign has some Republicans fuming.

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Rauner concedes governor's race to Pritzker

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner conceded defeat Tuesday night as Democrat J.B. Pritzker claimed the governorship of Illinois, capturing 59 percent of the vote to Rauner’s 35 percent.

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Roskam speaks at opioid forum with U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois), a co-sponsor of opioid legislation, spoke at two events on Monday with Surgeon General Jerome Adams, both aimed at addressing the opioid crisis.

From DeKalb Times

Keicher optimistic about GOP chances to regain majority

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, the Republican candidate for the 70th House District, admits that one of the biggest challenges in his first 90 days in office was mastering the learning curve of being a new legislator.

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Daily Herald, Chicago Tribune endorse Roskam for Congress

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, running for re-election for the 6th Congressional District seat he has held since 2007, was recently endorsed by the Daily Herald and Chicago Tribune newspapers.

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Axios names 'Casten Mean Tweets' ad from Roskam campaign as Ad of the Week

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A recent digital ad from U.S. Rep Peter Roskam (R-IL) has earned the Ad of the Week designation from Axios, an international news website.

From DeKalb Times

Keicher slams Illinois' anti-business environment for loss of two manufacturers

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore), who is seeking re-election, recently highlighted the positive impact business deregulation has on economic growth. He also noted the harsh realities of Illinois businesses leaving for greener pastures in other states.

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Congressional District 6 voters take Casten tweets to task in new Roskam ad

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A series of Sean Casten’s Tweets and debate statements face scrutiny in a new digital ad from the campaign of U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.).

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U.S. Rep. Roskam: Casten is a D.C. lobbyist

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A recent ad from U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois) reveals his opponent has served for several years as a Washington, D.C., lobbyist, despite running an outsider campaign.

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Roskam urges Casten to return Pritzker dollars

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Amid recent fraud allegations against gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker (D), U.S. Congressman Peter Roskam (R-IL) is challenging his opponent, Democrat Sean Casten, to return campaign donations from Pritzker.

From DeKalb Times

Automotive Retailers endorse Keicher in 70th District House race

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) recently took to social media to discuss the importance of manufacturing for Illinois and welcome an endorsement from the Committee of Automotive Retailers (CAR) of Illinois, noting the auto industry’s role in boosting the state’s economy.

From DeKalb Times

Keicher celebrates family roots in DeKalb and Kane counties

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) recently took to social media to honor his heritage and support from a family business.

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Anti-fraud bill co-sponsored by Roskam advances to floor vote

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Illinois Rep. Peter Roskam’s co-sponsored bill aimed at reducing Medicare fraud has met Ways and Means Committee approval, placing it a step closer to a floor vote in the full House.

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Roskam bill to grow Illinois manufacturing passes House, Senate

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Legislation U.S. Congressman Peter Roskam (R-Illinois) co-sponsored this year to end outdated tariffs on non-U.S. goods recently drew both House and Senate approval.

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Casten working with Speaker Madigan to raise funds in Washington

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam’s re-election campaign claims his opponent, Sean Casten, has struck an agreement with Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) to raise campaign funds for Casten in Washington, D.C.

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Roskam ad exposes Casten's lobbying work

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Democrat Sean Casten has apparently lobbied members of Congress for tax incentives and subsidies on behalf of his company, according to a new campaign ad from U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois).

From DeKalb Times

Keicher praises House colleagues for funding NIU capital improvements

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) welcomed $6.6 million earmarked for facility improvements at Northern Illinois University, approved as part of the May 2018 budget agreement.