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Monday, November 18, 2019

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 83: Coffee with Rep. Hernandez!

Coffee with Rep. Hernandez!

By Press release submission | Nov 14, 2019

From Prairie State Wire

GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

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From McHenry Times

Rep. Skillicorn, a voice for DCFS reform, to host discussion on foster care

By Glenn Minnis | 6 days ago

Residents of the 66th District are encouraged to take part in a panel discussion entitled “Inspiring Foster Care and Adoption,” taking place on Saturday morning in Elgin and being co-hosted by Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake).

From Kendall County Times

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes outlines major infrastructure improvements for area roads

By Press release submission | 6 days ago

State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) has announced that the new Illinois Department of Transportation five-year highway construction program includes major investments in roads in the Aurora area, to the tune of $10.8 million in improvements.

From DeKalb Times

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: Nov. 4 – 8, 2019

By Press release submission | 6 days ago

A full agenda awaits legislators when they return to the Capitol Nov. 12 for the final week of the fall Veto Session, and time is running out to take advantage of Illinois’ one-time-only Tax Amnesty Program.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 33: Sen. DeWitte hosts high school students for Youth Advisory Council

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2019

Nearly 50 high school students from across the 33rd Senate District participated in a unique, hands-on experience in public policy, state government, and leadership during State Senator Don DeWitte’s first annual Youth Advisory Council on Tuesday, November 5.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 25: Lawmakers return to Capitol Nov. 2

By Lene Caracas-Apuntar | Nov 12, 2019

A full agenda awaits legislators when they return to the Capitol Nov. 12 for the final week of the fall Veto Session.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro, Lopez to host Health Fair and Flu Shot Clinic

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2019

To promote health and wellness across local communities, State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) and Elgin Councilman Baldemar Lopez will co-host a Health Fair and Flu Shot Clinic this month.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 66: Rep. Skillicorn Files Three Bills to Address Legislator-Lobbyist Revolving Door Schemes

By Press release submission | Nov 11, 2019

Rep. Skillicorn Files Three Bills to Address Legislator-Lobbyist Revolving Door Schemes

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 65: Thank You Veterans.

By Press release submission | Nov 11, 2019

Thank You Veterans.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 52: Veterans Day 2019.

By Press release submission | Nov 11, 2019

Illinois State House District 52 issued the following announcement on Nov. 11.Today we remember all the heroes who risked their lives for the safety and freedom of our great nation.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 50: Rep. Wheeler calls on General Assembly to act now on sweeping ethics reform

By Press release submission | Nov 11, 2019

State Representative Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) signed on to co-sponsor a package of sweeping ethics reform legislation introduced by House Republicans this week to address recently-revealed corrupt behavior by members of the General Assembly that was brought to light through ongoing federal investigations.

From Rockford Sun

Rep. Keicher backs five GOP-led ethics reform bills amid state corruption scandals

By Glenn Minnis | 7 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is determined to bring about ethics reform in state government following a spate of corruption charges against Democratic lawmakers.

From Lake County Gazette

McSweeney urges lawmakers to back his bill for tougher penalties on corruption

By Glenn Minnis | 7 days ago

Outgoing veteran Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) is poised to leave Springfield with a bang.

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Rep. Ugaste speaks out in support of more stringent ethics laws in state government

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 11, 2019

Freshmen Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) believes nothing screams for change in Springfield more than the recent flood of Democratic state lawmakers being criminally charged in connection with a number of ongoing federal corruption probes.

From McHenry Times

Rep. Ugaste rejects bill to amend Supreme Court ruling on unions, based on 'undue' financial burden

By Glenn Minnis | 8 days ago

In the mind of state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva), a senate bill that would make it more difficult for workers to arbitrarily walk away from public unions sets up as another financial burden for a cash-strapped state that's already reached its fiscal breaking point.

From Kendall County Times

Sen. Oberweis lands Lake County GOP endorsement in run for U.S. Rep. Underwood's seat

By Glenn Minnis | 8 days ago

Veteran Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) has scored the endorsement of the Lake County Republicans for his run against U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) in the 14th Congressional District.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 65: News from State Representative Dan Ugaste

By Press release submission | Nov 9, 2019

News from State Representative Dan Ugaste

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 52: State Rep. David McSweeney fighting to BRING BACK the death penalty in Illinois.

By Press release submission | Nov 9, 2019

State Rep. David McSweeney fighting to BRING BACK the death penalty in Illinois.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 66: Inspiring Foster Care and Adoption Forum

By Press release submission | Nov 9, 2019

Inspiring Foster Care and Adoption Forum