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Long hours by Breen, Fortner lead to Small Wireless Facilities Act

By Angela Underwood | Nov 16, 2017

Reps. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) and Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) worked hard to see high-tech wireless technology come to Illinois.

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Ives cries hypocrisy in Moylan amendment regarding right to work

By Angela Underwood | Nov 16, 2017

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) told Rep. Martin Moylan (D-Des Plaines) that by introducing House Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 770, he was trying to kill business prospects.

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Ives, Breen argue against higher education aid for illegal immigrants

By Angela Underwood | Nov 14, 2017

Reps. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) and Peter Breen (R-Lombard) did not hold back in rejecting proposed legislation that would have granted student aid to illegal immigrants.

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Ives demands answers in ongoing sex harassment controversy

By Angela Underwood | Nov 9, 2017

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) had some pointed questions for the House during debate on Tuesday.

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Wehrli pushes ethics bill to address harassment issue in Capitol

By Angela Underwood | Nov 8, 2017

Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) has introduced a bill to amend the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act in the wake of sexual harassment claims in the state Capitol.

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Frustrated over GOP 'flip-flopping,' DuPage candidate looks to Ives

By Angela Underwood | Nov 5, 2017

DuPage County Board member Tonia Khouri can't wait for the 2018 primaries.

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Fortner helps kill firearm bill he called confusing, possibly dangerous

By Angela Underwood | Nov 3, 2017

Language in an Illinois gun control measure could accidentally allow the sale of explosive chemicals, according to Rep. Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago).

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Wehrli asks who's watching Mautino if state audit is approved

By Angela Underwood | Nov 1, 2017

Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino's honesty needs to be examined before he is allowed to look over the state's finances, Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) suggested during House debate of an override of Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of HR522.

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Wehrli demands immediate action on legislative inspector general

By Angela Underwood | Nov 1, 2017

Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) called on House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) on Tuesday to commit to hiring a legislative inspector general to assure the enforcement of a sexual harassment bill.

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Nybo's attempt to stop override of student loan servicing bill veto runs out of gas

By Angela Underwood | Oct 26, 2017

Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Lombard) likened Sen. Daniel Biss' (D- Skokie) Student Loan Servicing Rights bill to a gas station during Wednesday's debate on an override of Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of the measure.

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Without tax relief, Illinoisans will keep leaving state, House hopeful contends

By Angela Underwood | Oct 16, 2017

DuPage County Board member Tonia Khouri has never voted for a tax increase.

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Mother who fought for Christians worldwide wants to lead Illinois' 49th District

By Angela Underwood | Sep 30, 2017

Tonia Khouri says she has the experience, leadership and courage to replace Rep. Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago), who is retiring as the representative from the 49th District.