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Aurora Township Republicans chairman: 'Families shouldn’t be punished for the governor’s reckless budget decisions'

Devin Corbett, Chairman of the Aurora Township Republicans, has criticized Governor JB Pritzker for allegedly leading Illinois into financial distress by imposing burdens on taxpayers instead of reducing unnecessary expenditures.

By Kane County Reporter | Feb 21, 2025

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Former Senate District 25 candidate Brown: ‘Madigan gave Karina Villa $1.44 million running against me in 2022’

Heather Brown, a Republican who ran for Senate District 25 in both the 2024 and 2022 elections, is calling for an investigation into politicians who received donations from former House Speaker Michael Madigan.

By Kane County Reporter reports | Feb 18, 2025

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State Rep. Ugaste on former House Speaker Michael Madigan's trial: 'Voters in Illinois have not had their say in their government'

By Kane County Reporter | Feb 13, 2025

Illinois State Representative Dan Ugaste (District 65) said that former House Speaker Michael Madigan maintained his power through illegal means following the verdict in Madigan's federal corruption trial.

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Aurora Township Republicans Chairman on DOJ lawsuit against Illinois: 'The truth will no longer be ignored'

By Kane County Reporter | Feb 11, 2025

Devin Corbett, chairman of the Aurora Township Republicans, said that the Department of Justice's lawsuit against Illinois represents a reckoning for sanctuary policies that have endangered American lives.

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Chairman of Aurora Township Republicans: 'American children should be nurtured, not experimented on'

By Kane County Reporter | Feb 11, 2025

Devin Corbett, Chairman of the Aurora Township Republicans, has expressed support for President Trump's recent executive order aimed at restricting chemical and surgical sex-change procedures for minors.

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Aurora Township Republicans chairman: 'Pritzker is not just snubbing Trump—he’s snubbing justice itself'

By Kane County Reporter | Feb 7, 2025

Aurora Township Republicans chairman Devin Corbett criticized Governor JB Pritzker's decision to prevent pardoned January 6 defendants from obtaining jobs in Illinois, stating that it disregards presidential authority.

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State Senator Don DeWitte: 'We've just learned we have to be back in Springfield from Jan 4-7 for a "Lame Duck" session'

By Kane County Reporter | Dec 19, 2024

State Senator Don DeWitte announced that the legislature would reconvene in Springfield for a four-day session.

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State Representative Dan Ugaste: 'Text and email scams are on the rise and especially prevalent during the holidays'

By Kane County Reporter | Dec 17, 2024

Dan Ugaste, State Representative of Illinois State House District 65, has issued a warning about the rise in text and email scams during the holiday season.

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State Representative Dan Ugaste: 'Here's how you can minimize energy usage while keeping the holidays merry and bright'

By Kane County Reporter | Dec 4, 2024

State Representative Dan Ugaste shared insights on cost-saving measures for Illinois residents looking to decorate for the holidays.

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State Rep. Dan Ugaste: 'Illinois hunters harvested more than 54,000 deer during the first weekend of the firearm deer season'

By Kane County Reporter | Dec 2, 2024

State Representative Dan Ugaste provided an update on the firearm deer season in a Facebook post dated December 2.

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Cancel culture effort led by Geneva Alderman Paschke, political operative Merrington targets Fox Valley businesses

By Kane County Reporter reports | Nov 14, 2024

A series of coordinated boycotts by a leftist group targeting businesses in Fox Valley has ignited a fierce debate over cancel culture and its impact on local communities.

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Illinois Eighth Congressional District candidate: 'We were the best performing Republican in that district in the last 12 years'

By Kane County Reporter | Nov 12, 2024

Illinois' Eighth District candidate Mark Rice expressed gratitude to his supporters and staff, stating, "Without you all, none of this would be possible," in a Facebook post dated November 6.

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Kane County State's Attorney candidate: 'Congratulations to Kane County State's Attorney Mosser'

By Kane County Reporter | Nov 7, 2024

Kane County State's Attorney candidate Andrew Sosnowski extended his congratulations to Jamie Mosser in a Facebook post dated November 5, stating, "I wish her the very best of luck during her second term."

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State Representative Dan Ugaste: 'My heart breaks for the family, friends, and colleagues of Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez'

By Kane County Reporter | Nov 5, 2024

State Representative Dan Ugaste reacted to the death of Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez in a November 5 Facebook post, stating, "Rest in peace Officer Martinez and my deepest sympathies to your family, friends, and colleagues."

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14th Congressional District candidate Marter on tight race: ‘(Underwood) is as radical a socialist Democrat as you probably can get’

By Kendall County Times reports | 4 months ago

As the race for Illinois’ 14th Congressional District comes to a close, James “Jim” Marter, the Republican challenger and current Kendall County GOP Chairman, has brought a grassroots campaign to the forefront against Democrat incumbent U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood.

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State Rep. Dan Ugaste: 'The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation launched its new online licensing system'

By Kane County Reporter | Nov 1, 2024

State Representative Dan Ugaste highlighted the introduction of a new online licensing system by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

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Illinois' 11th Congressional District candidate: 'We can & will do better'

By Kane County Reporter | Nov 1, 2024

Illinois' 11th Congressional District candidate Jerry Evans addressed societal issues in a Facebook post on November 1, stating, "A poor jobs report, sluggish economy, rising cost of goods, home ownership out of reach for many, an open border with...

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State Representative Dan Ugaste: 'Let's make sure everyone has a safe and fun Halloween;

By Kane County Reporter | Oct 27, 2024

State Representative Dan Ugaste urged Illinois residents to prioritize safety during Halloween in an October 25 Facebook post.

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Illinois' 8th Congressional District candidate: 'Inflation is creeping up again with core CPI being 3.3%'

By Kane County Reporter | Oct 12, 2024

Illinois 8th Congressional District candidate Mark Rice addressed the issue of inflation in a Facebook post dated October 11. "I will help get inflation under control because overregulation and energy are costs that gets factored into all your goods and services," he said.

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Senator Don DeWitte: 'We need a truly regional and well-coordinated mass transit system'

By Kane County Reporter | Oct 12, 2024

Senator Don DeWitte recently participated in a discussion on WTTW's "Chicago Tonight" alongside his Senate Transportation partner, Senator Ram Villivalam. In an October 8 Facebook post, DeWitte expressed satisfaction with the opportunity to discuss ongoing Senate hearings focused on addressing fiscal challenges faced by the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA).