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With a week remaining, Sen. Chesney says 'it's time to call Senate Bill 76 for a vote'

By Sam Jackson | May 18, 2023

Illinois Sen. Andrew Chesney continues to push for a piece of legislation that would rescind an old ban on nuclear power plants, which stalled in the House.

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Rep. Ugaste wants new ethics laws 'to protect Illinois from corrupt politicians'

By Sam Jackson | May 17, 2023

Illinois Rep. Dan Ugaste is among a growing number of state lawmakers calling for ethics reforms, sharing a post on his Facebook page on May 11 that current ethical statutes aren't enough to keep corruption in check.

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Marter says House Democrats' bill to prevent banning of books makes Illinois 'a laughing stock'

By Sam Jackson | Apr 10, 2023

Kendall County Republican Chairman James Marter says Illinois Democrats are overstepping their boundaries with a new bill that would effectively de-fund public libraries that ban books that local officials deem offensive.

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Ugaste: Chicago 'residents are overtaxed, as are all the people of the state'

By Sam Jackson | Mar 7, 2023

A report by Illinois Policy gave Chicago a grade of "F" in its latest Financial State of the Cities rankings.

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Ugaste says police in Chicago are 'significantly understaffed'

By Sam Jackson | Mar 6, 2023

Illinois Rep. Dan Ugaste says that the surprisingly low arrest rates for crimes in Chicago is emblematic of a shorthanded police force.

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Ugaste: State 'should be a leader in growing job opportunities for our residents'

By Sam Jackson | Feb 15, 2023

Illinois Rep. Dan Ugaste expressed his displeasure with the latest unemployment figures, which were second only to Nevada as the highest jobless rate in the nation.

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McLaughlin says state 'should be a leader in growing job opportunities'

By Sam Jackson | Feb 7, 2023

Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) expressed outrage at the latest unemployment figures that showed the state ranking next-to-last in the country in joblessness, ahead of only Nevada.

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Shogren tells Geneva Council the group is 'encouraged by how society and our community have seemed to understand the importance of prioritizing mental health'

By Sam Jackson | Dec 19, 2022

The Geneva City Council heard an update from the city's Mental health Board on the importance of "prioritizing mental health" during the regular council Meeting on Dec. 5.

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Eric Anderson tells South Elgin trustees 'we have no deadlines' to decide on funding for new police station

By Sam Jackson | Dec 19, 2022

The village of South Elgin board of trustees heard a presentation about the funding options that may be available for the construction of a new police station and awarded a $14.5-million construction contract for its completion.