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Galivan: 'I’m totally committed to doing what’s best for the kids by getting involved'

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 27, 2023

Gail Galivan is a candidate running for a seat on the DuPage High School District 88 school board.

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Berlin: 'I thank the Oak Brook and Hinsdale Police Departments for their ongoing efforts in keeping our streets safe'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 27, 2022

DuPage County State's Attorney Bob Berlin recently thanked those involved in apprehending a man accused of fleeing from police officers in a stolen vehicle.

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Casten: I'm in favor of 'decriminalizing minor possession' of opioids

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 21, 2022

As Illinois and the nation faces an opioid epidemic, Sean Casten, the Democrat candidate in Illinois' 6th Congressional District race, was recently asked how he plans to handle it if elected. Casten calls for the decriminalization of opioids as a national solution to the issue.

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Ramirez: 'We are ready to work to defund the Chicago Police Department'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 20, 2022

Democratic State Rep. Delia Ramirez is running against Republican Justin Burau for the open seat in Illinois' 3rd Congressional District. Ramirez signed a letter calling for the defunding of the Chicago Police Department and is endorsed by groups who are also advocates for defunding the police in a city where crime rates are already high and public safety is at risk.

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Chicago poll workers required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination: 'No vax, no election-officiating before Nov 8th'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 19, 2022

Chicago early-election judges are being told they must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to serve this role, as reported by the Illinois Review.

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Captive Health Insurance Company: 'Invest more in what works, divest from the rest'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 17, 2022

According to Everlong Captive, Captive Health Insurance, it's no longer sufficient to invest in what's working today, you must also be able to leverage analytical insights to successfully navigate what's working tomorrow and just as importantly, what's not working and should be divested from.

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Pekau: 'Sean Casten is disingenuous and hypocritical on climate change' after a 6,000 mile flight to combat climate change

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 11, 2022

Sean Casten, who has been referred to as Congress’ fiercest climate hawk, is Mayor Keith Pekau's Democratic opponent for the IL-06 congressional seat.

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Downers Grove School District 58 receives five awards for communications: 'I'm very proud of that. And it's something that we want to continue to get better'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 4, 2022

Dr. Kevin Russell, Superintendent of Downers Grove school district, showcased multiple awards achieved by the district at a recent School District 58 Board of Education Meeting.

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Principal of Hillcrest School: 'I just want to share this is our theme for this year: we are family'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 4, 2022

Hillcrest school is featured by both students and staff at the recent district 58 school board meeting.

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Burau: 'You may not agree with everything, but let’s have a conversation about it'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 3, 2022

Justin Burau is the Republican candidate of Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District election taking place in November. A native Chicagoland area resident, Burau advocates for full transparency, common-sense solutions to politics and accountability.

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Mazzochi on Illinois Taxes: 'We need to find ways to give people more permanent relief'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 29, 2022

Illinois' property tax rate is the second highest in the nation at 2.27%, behind only New Jersey, according to a June report by Rocket Mortgage.

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Scott Gryder committed to 'top priorities' of inflation, community safety, government spending and taxes'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 26, 2022

Scott Gryder, Republican US House candidate of Illinois’ 14th Congressional District taking place in November, has a strong history of both political and public service leadership, is committed to serving others, and is prepared to find solutions to today's issues.

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Congressional candidate Lauf: 'This is about freedom vs. tyranny and preserving the very bedrock of our nation'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 6, 2022

Catalina Lauf, Illinois' 11th District candidate for U.S. Congress, is a conservative who is committed to addressing what she believes to be the country's most pressing issues. As a Congresswoman, she pledges to combat inflation, support America-first foreign policy, and back parental and education rights.

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Ives: 'Costa Howard is a danger to public safety'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 31, 2022

Former Illinois state Rep. Jeanne Ives recently called out Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-Lombard) for voting in favor of a bill that reduces the penalties for people charged with fentanyl possession and for supporting controversial sex education legislation.

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Ives: 'We are destroying our economic competitiveness entirely' as EV battery manufacturers continue to reject Illinois

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 30, 2022

Former Illinois state Rep. Jeanne Ives recently commented that the Pritzker administration's policies are harming Illinois' business climate.

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Grant on school closures during pandemic: 'I don't think it was a wise thing to do'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 17, 2022

Illinois state Rep. and District 47 candidate, Amy Grant, recently shared her views on school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Expert says medical stop loss insurance will remain key 'for managing volatility' against rising cost

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2022

The recent release of QBE North America's 2022 Accident & Health Market Report found that COVID-19 medical stop-loss claims more than doubled from 2020 to 2021 and were widespread throughout all age groups.

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Mazzochi: 'House Democratic leadership killed' nitrosamine legislation that would have protected Illinoisans

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 12, 2022

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) said legislation she introduced would have increased transparency surrounding a pharmaceutical ingredient that could cause cancer, but the bill was not advanced out of the House.

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Burke, Republican candidate for Illinois Supreme Court 3rd District, receives 'Highly Recommended' rating from ISBA

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 8, 2022

Supreme Court Justice Michael Burke is a Republican candidate in the 2022 general election for the Illinois Supreme Court 3rd District.

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Berlin on recent arrest of parolee: 'Career criminals are not welcome'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 5, 2022

Bob Berlin, DuPage County State's Attorney, thanks those involved in  the arrest of a man accused of being a felon on parole in possession of  a handgun and cocaine.