Kane County Reporter

Ugaste: 'We need to drastically change the way we are handling unemployment benefits'

By Savannah Howe | May 24, 2021

The state unemployment offices have been in chaos for a year now, with Illinoisans waiting weeks or even months to get a response back regarding their unemployment benefits, support that was critically needed during the pandemic.

DeWitte on Adminsitrative Professionals Day: 'I appreciate you every single day'

By Savannah Howe | Apr 30, 2021

State Sen. Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) joined the rest of the Senate GOP and thanked his support staff last week in honor of Administrative Professionals Day.

Keicher skeptical of criminal reform proposal: 'We have people who will continue to flout the law'

By Savannah Howe | Apr 28, 2021

House Democrats recently passed a bill proposal that would reduce the penalty for low-severity drug offenses from a felony to a misdemeanor and reportedly focus on treatment rather than reform, but Republican lawmakers are skeptical.

Wheeler bill allows for special parking placard: 'This will be incredibly helpful to working moms'

By Savannah Howe | Apr 27, 2021

State Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) recently introduced legislation that aims to help make the final few weeks of pregnancy easier.

St. Charles group seeks resignation of all but one District 303 school board members

By Savannah Howe | Feb 9, 2021

An effort by a group of St. Charles parents to recall five of the six members of the District 303 school board is gathering attention, after an interview with one of the parents and the Chicago's "Morning Answer" radio show Feb. 5.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois voters shoot down Fair Tax proposal

By Savannah Howe | 4 years ago

Illinois voters rejected a progressive income tax amendment that was criticized for having potentially devastating impacts on the state's taxpayers by removing the flat tax rate, skyrocket small business taxes by 47% and allow the possibility of taxing retirees.