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Saturday, January 25, 2020

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From Will County Gazette

Chicago income tax would only drive more residents out, Sen. Oberweis cautions

By Glenn Minnis | 2 days ago

State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) wonders how much longer Illinois taxpayers will be forced to carry the burden of poor policymaking.

From Prairie State Wire

ILGOP Chairman Schneider demands action as non-citizens were registered to vote in 2018

By Glenn Minnis | 2 days ago

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider is demanding that a state-run program that automatically registers voters be immediately suspended amid reports that non-citizens were certified and cast votes in 2018.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 83; Youth Committee Meeting to be held Jan 22

By Press release submission | Jan 22, 2020

The Youth Committee will be meeting to dive deeper into the issues affecting youth in the district and help identify possible solutions.

From Lake County Gazette

'Bipartisan leaders need to get their act together' and 'cut taxes now,' Rep. McSweeney fumes

By Glenn Minnis | 4 days ago

Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington) says there is plenty of blame to go around for an outmigration crisis that has seen the state's population decline in each of the last six years.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes: local school districts to receive nearly $39,000 in library grants

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2020

Four local school districts will receive nearly $39,000 in grants through the Illinois secretary of state’s School Library Grant program, Senator Linda Holmes announced.

From Rockford Sun

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Senate Week in Review: Jan. 13-17

By Press release submission | 4 days ago

In the wake of federal indictments, raids and elected official resignations, a special legislative panel heard testimony during the week on how to address ethics and lobbying legal loopholes.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 25: Ethics reform, Human Trafficking Awareness, State Police are hiring

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2020

In the wake of federal indictments and raids, and elected official resignations, a special legislative panel heard testimony during the week addressing ethics and lobbying legal loopholes.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro excited for future of senate under President Harmon

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2020

The Illinois Senate selected Don Harmon to be its next President Sunday afternoon.

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Determined Rep. Ugaste not giving up on real property tax relief for Illinoisans

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 21, 2020

State House Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has tunnel vision when it comes to bringing property tax relief to Illinois residents.

From Kendall County Times

Former Congressman Manzullo endorses Sen. Oberweis in 14th District race

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) has earned the endorsement of former U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-Rockford) in his campaign against U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) in the 14th Congressional District.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 49: Villa Hosts Healthy Classroom Supply Drive to Support Local Teachers and Students

By Press release submission | Jan 20, 2020

Through the end of January state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is hosting a “Kick the Cooties to the Curb” healthy classroom supply drive to stock local classrooms and keep students and teachers healthy and happy this cold and flu season.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 70: Rep. Keicher: Property taxes are a kitchen table issue

By Press release submission | Jan 20, 2020

Rep. Keicher: Property taxes are a kitchen table issue

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 65: The House is expected to discuss isolation-room language in the spring 2020 session

By Press release submission | Jan 20, 2020

The House is expected to discuss isolation-room language in the spring 2020 session

From Prairie State Wire

Senate GOP Leader Bill Brady said to have voiced private support for abortion funding, gun control legislation

By W.J. Kennedy | 8 days ago

Former high-level aides to Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has revealed that Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) told the then governor he was right for signing HB 40 in September 2017, the law requiring Medicaid funding of abortions. At a separate meeting, Brady also recommended that the governor sign gun control bills should they reach his desk.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 66: 4 Town Halls in 4 Weeks

By Press release submission | Jan 17, 2020

4 Town Halls in 4 Weeks

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Rep. Skillicorn calls on House candidates to speak up about Madigan's leadership

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 16, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) is calling on challengers for his 66th District seat in the 2020 election to join his push for the resignation of embattled House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

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Rep. Ugaste calls for new House leadership in wake of latest Madigan scandal

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 16, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is calling for an immediate end to Mike Madigan’s reign as House Speaker.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Have You Heard the One About the Aspiring Career Pol with Property Tax Issues?

By Press release submission | 9 days ago

Careless or intentional, Sean Casten clearly intends to stay in DC a while.

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Matthew Shaw donates $1,000 to Elizabeth Flood's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 16, 2020

Matthew Shaw donated $1,000 to Republican Elizabeth Flood's election campaign committee, Citizens To Elect Judge Elizabeth Flood, on Jan. 16, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 33: Stay safe as you keep warm this winter

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2020

As temperatures drop, the Office of the State Fire Marshal encourages residents to have their furnaces checked and to make sure carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are working properly.