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Khouri calls economists' proposed hike in property taxes 'dumbest idea' ever

By Glenn Minnis | May 17, 2018

Tonia Khouri leaves no doubt about her position on the idea of a statewide property tax increase.

Greater transparency in bidding on public projects could help control rising taxes, Kinzler says

By Glenn Minnis | May 16, 2018

Jay Kinzler thinks it’s time voters demand lawmakers in Springfield do something about the corruption that eventually causes property taxes to steadily rise across the state.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives calls for a new vision for the state Republican Party

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) recently took her message centered on shaking up the Republican Party to CLTV's "Politics Tonight" for a “we need a new vision” themed discussion.

GOP campaign events revving up in June

By Glenn Minnis | May 15, 2018

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) is set to host powerful Ways & Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) at a campaign reception on June 4, kicking off a string of GOP campaign events scheduled for the early half of the month.

Ives roiled by lack of a permanent legislative inspector general in Springfield

By Glenn Minnis | May 14, 2018

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) thinks there’s plenty of blame to go around as to why Illinois finds itself mired in the financial doldrums that have virtually overtaken the state.

Khouri: Time to give people what they want -- and it isn't more taxes

By Glenn Minnis | May 12, 2018

Tonia Khouri thinks it’s time Illinois government gives the people what they want.

Barrington softball coach reaches 800 career victories

By Glenn Minnis | May 11, 2018

The place and circumstances for longtime Barrington High School softball coach Perry Peterson's latest achievement seemed quite fitting.

George P. Bush to be keynote speaker at DuPage GOP Lincoln Day Dinner

By Glenn Minnis | May 11, 2018

George P. Bush is slated to make a special guest appearance at the DuPage GOP Lincoln Day Dinner, where he will be the keynote speaker.

Progressive tax 'totally wrong for Illinois,' Ives says

By Glenn Minnis | May 8, 2018

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) laments that Democratic legislators in Springfield floating the idea of a progressive tax plan are missing the mark when it comes to the issues lawmakers should be most focused on.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives, McSweeney endorse Shaw for GOP chairman

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Committeeman Mark Shaw has bagged the endorsements of state Reps. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) and David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) in his run for chairman of the Illinois Republican Party.

Barrington track and field trio help Broncos secure relay win

By Glenn Minnis | May 4, 2018

The spectacular has become routine for Barrington High School track and field seniors Luis Cossio, Ray Niro and Alec Andrea.

49th House District candidate Khouri votes to freeze her pay on DuPage County Board

By Glenn Minnis | May 4, 2018

Tonia Khouri is proving that she's willing to put her money where her mouth is when it comes to her sermon on fiscal responsibility.

Tax Cuts Work national bus tour stops in DuPage

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 30, 2018

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Wheaton) was on hand April 29 when the Job Creators Network made a Tax Cuts Work national bus tour stop at the DuPage Airport to tout the way the new federal tax cuts passed late last year are helping to bolster the state economy.

State filing shows outsider money fueling Conroy campaign, Kinzler says

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 25, 2018

Jay Kinzler views the most recent State Board of Elections campaign disclosure filing for state Rep. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park) that shows the entire $21,500 she raised last quarter coming from contributors outside her district as proof of the constituents she truly aims to serve.