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Monday, October 14, 2019

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Rep. Ugaste condemns 'push-poll' tactics used to spread falsehoods about District 6 candidate Ives

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is urging voters to demand more from the people seeking to represent them.

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 11, 2019

Local Government

Increasingly negative image not helping Illinois' chances for a recovery, Rep. Ugaste says

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) wishes that for once the state could be in the spotlight for something positive rather than for all its fiscal shortcomings.

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 11, 2019

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How rising property taxes are driving one longtime Illinois couple over the border

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 11, 2019

For Sharon Mehr, her Illinois home stopped feeling like home a long time ago because of the state’s rising property tax rates.

From McHenry Times

Rep. Skillicorn's gloomy forecast for state gas tax hike proving to be accurate

By Glenn Minnis | 6 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is giving Gov. J.B. Pritzker all the credit he believes is deserved based on reports that Illinois motorists spent $100 more in gas taxes during the first month of the state's new levy.

From Lake County Gazette

Rep. McSweeney pushes for ban on red-light cameras, from which Sen. Sandoval has allegedly profited

By Glenn Minnis | 6 days ago

Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) has renewed his fight for a ban on red-light cameras in the wake of reports that such a company is at the center of the federal probe of longtime state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago).

From Kendall County Times

Sen. Oberweis calls out Rep. Underwood for supporting digital records system for illegal immigrants

By Glenn Minnis | 6 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) has criticized his U.S. House Congressional opponent for putting the welfare of illegal immigrants ahead of that of our own military veterans.

Local Government

CITY OF ST. CHARLES: Two Full-time Electric Locator Positions Available

By Press release submission | Oct 7, 2019

The City of St. Charles has two full-time Electric Locator positions available.

Local Government

CITY OF GENEVA: Union Pacific To Close Third St. Train Crossing For Repairs

By Press release submission | Oct 7, 2019

The Third Street railroad crossing in downtown Geneva will be closed from 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 as Union Pacific makes repairs to the train tracks.

Local Government

CITY OF BATAVIA: Batavia Public School District 101 Legionella Update 10/02/19

By Press release submission | Oct 7, 2019

The purpose of this communication is to provide you information related to the recent Legionnaires’ disease cases that have occurred in our community.

Local Government

CITY OF AURORA: Free Fall Leaf Collection Begins October 21

By Press release submission | Oct 7, 2019

Autumn is here, and Aurora residents will be able to dispose of their leaves for free as part of Aurora's Annual Leaf Collection Program.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Candidate Ives to make health care reform a focus in her race to unseat Rep. Casten

By Glenn Minnis | 6 days ago

With average health care costs on the rise for workers and employers alike, congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is intent on making the issue a central component of her battle against incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in the 6th District.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Congressional candidate Ives earns SBA List endorsement in 6th District race

By Glenn Minnis | 7 days ago

National pro-life organization Susan B. Anthony List (SBA List) has endorsed former Illinois state Rep. Jeanne Ives in the 2020 race for the 6th Congressional District seat.

From McHenry Times

Rep. Skillicorn to host property tax seminar

By Glenn Minnis | 8 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is slated to host a free seminar on Oct. 10 for residents of his 66th District detailing how their property taxes are determined and how they can take steps to appeal any assessments.

From Lake County Gazette

Rep. McSweeney insists that 'real pension reform' is Illinois' only hope of a fiscal turnaround

By Glenn Minnis | 13 days ago

Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) points to a new Moody’s Investors Services report that designates the state’s rising pension debt to be the highest in the country as more proof that lawmakers need to rethink their approach to Illinois' fiscal crisis.

Local Government

Rep. Ugaste, Sen. DeWitte to co-host paper shredding, food drive event in Pingree Grove

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 30, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is not one to leave any stone unturned when it comes to serving his constituents of the 65th District.

Local Government

CITY OF AURORA: Aurora Forms New Partnership With Loyola University

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2019

Jarron Yancey, 18, was the only teenager at Mayor Richard Irvin’s media briefing yesterday, which means he was the first to learn about a new free college opportunity for Aurora students.

Local Government

CITY OF BATAVIA: Temporary Parking Stall Closures

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2019

The Street Division will be striping Bike Sharrows on the roadway along Water St, between Houston St and Union Avenue tomorrow, October 1, weather permitting.

Local Government

CITY OF ELGIN: Elgin's No-Sticker Bagged Yard Waste Pickup Season

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2019

A friendly reminder that Elgin's no-sticker bagged yard waste pickup season starts on Tuesday!

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives is familiar with the 'lies, desperation' driving GOP primary opponent Sanguinetti's campaign

By Glenn Minnis | 14 days ago

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) believes that her Republican primary challenger in the 6th Congressional District, former lieutenant governor Evelyn Sanguinetti (R-Wheaton), is creating a false narrative around her campaign with the help of a tactic all too familiar to Ives.