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Mazzochi says Pritzker is 'failing at the single most important duty' of the government — keeping communities safe

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 21, 2021

In a call for action against worsening criminal violence, state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) spelled out that “government 101 starts with keeping your streets safe from violent people.”

Curran says reform bill 'will hold elected officials to a higher ethical standard'

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 15, 2021

State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) says Senate Bill 539 will compel officials to act according to what is expected of them.

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Advocate Good Samaritan exec Rhoades: Medicaid bill will 'advance our journey toward health equity'

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 14, 2021

Dr. Bill Rhoades, chief medical officer at Advocate Good Samaritan, welcomed Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other lawmakers during the signing of the Medicaid omnibus bill.

Mazzochi laments 'secrecy, deception, misdirection and backroom deals' in drawing of new legislative maps

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 10, 2021

Objecintg to the Democratic-drawn legislative maps, Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) lamented the secrecy, deception, misdirection, and backroom deals involved in the bill's passage.

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Manufacturers’ Association President Denzler says energy bill ‘will upend state’s competitive energy marketplace'

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 8, 2021

Mark Denzler, president and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association led the group in objecting to energy legislation proposed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

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Lewis asks what happens when unemployment recipient receives overpayment

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 28, 2021

State Rep. Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) took the floor during the House Labor and Commerce Committee hearing on House Bill 2643 to question Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) about what happens when a recipient is inadvertently overcompensated.

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Durkin assails 11th-hour budget: 'The Democrats gave themselves pay raises'

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 2, 2021

Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) criticized the budget passed by the Democrats during the waning hours of the May 31 session.

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Durkin to Pritzker: 'Keep your promise, veto this map on behalf of the 13 million Illinoisans you represent'

By Bree Gonzales | May 31, 2021

Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) strongly urged the governor to stand up for Illinoisans and veto the Democrats’ map after it was released Friday night.

Curran: 'We need to restore trust in state government, trust in the General Assembly'

By Bree Gonzales | May 21, 2021

With almost two decades as an assistant state attorney in Cook County, state Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) is keen on investigating ethical misconduct. Last week he and the Senate GOP filed comprehensive ethics reform legislation.

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Durkin: 'Fulfill the promise you have made to the people of Illinois who want a transparent process'

By Bree Gonzales | May 20, 2021

Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) questioned the map-making process the other side of the aisle is executing.

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House passes Durkin's proposal to rename bridge in honor of young cancer victim

By Bree Gonzales | May 20, 2021

On May 12, Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) proposed to rename the 47th Street Bridge over Interstate 294 the "Brooks Edwin Tonn Memorial Bridge” through House Joint Resolution 13.

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Durkin says 'epic failure of leadership' on veterans home outbreak started with inaction from Pritzker

By Bree Gonzales | May 6, 2021

Following the emergence of blistering details in the report about the deadly COVID-19 outbreak in LaSalle Veterans' Home, Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) joined his fellow Republican lawmakers in asking for accountability.

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Durkin: Democrats have absolutely no intention of holding to their promises on fair maps'

By Bree Gonzales | May 6, 2021

Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) expressed frustration about the Democrats’ failure to live up to its promise of cooperating fully with Republicans in creating fair maps.

Mazzochi asks if 75-year-old woman could demand fertility treatments under bill

By Bree Gonzales | May 6, 2021

Medical efficacy should be considered in HB 3709, the infertility coverage bill according to Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst).

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Mazzochi pushes for bill for guaranteed admission to University of Illinois

By Bree Gonzales | May 6, 2021

Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) urged an aye vote for her bill that, according to her, would be an initial step for students to have guaranteed admission to the University of Illinois.

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Mazzochi on compassionate release bill: 'I can't be supportive as it's currently drafted'

By Bree Gonzales | May 5, 2021

Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) could have voted yes on a bill that would allow the release of terminally ill inmates if it included standards from the Social Security Administration, particularly on how “medically incapacitated” was defined.

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Willis on firearms bill: 'We did not want this to become a vindictive thing'

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 26, 2021

State Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-Northlake) was worried about allowing House Bill 1092 to pass out of the House Committee.

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Butler: 'We have wide spots of the state that aren’t ... a part of these hearings'

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 13, 2021

Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) discussed achieving transparency and full representation with IL Muslim Civic Coalitions Executive Director Reema Syeda Kamren and other witnesses at the House Redistricting Committee hearing on April 8.

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Illinois grant will ‘help fund key improvements’ at trail in DuPage County

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 24, 2021

The Springbrook Prairie Trail's Brighton Ridge Connection will receive a $100,000 grant, Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) said.

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Mazzochi: HB 192 could detract IDPH from its mission

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 15, 2021

State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) does not agree that the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) should “conduct a study on methods to prevent and reduce firearm violence in Illinois,” as stated in House Bill 192 filed by State Rep. Sonya Harper.