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From West Cook News

Candidate Marter's pro-Trump, conservative platform more than 'just a message'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois' 14th Congressional District candidate James Marter (R-Oswego) is convinced that his background uniquely qualifies him to successfully overcome incumbent U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) in next year's election.

Rep. Grant introduces bill to secure funding for special-ed programs

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 30, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is sponsoring a bill to safeguard funding for special education programs where students are placed outside the walls of the traditional public school system.

From Kendall County Times

Sen. Oberweis calls for 'Congress to act decisively in solving' opioid crisis

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) is hoping that 2020 proves to be a more successful year than previous ones in the ongoing fight against opioid abuse.

From Kendall County Times

Rep. Underwood's impeachment vote pulls her farther away from 14th District values, Sen. Oberweis says

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) insists that congressional opponent U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood’s (D-Naperville) vote in favor of the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump proves just how much of an anomaly she has become to the people of the 14th District.

Rep. Casten's impeachment vote may take away your right to vote, Ives warns 6th District constituents

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 22, 2019

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) sees her 2020 opponent, U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove), as being right in the middle of a movement to suppress the will of the American people – given the congressman's recent vote for the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump.

Rep. Wehrli to host state ethics discussion for 41st District constituents on Jan. 22

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 22, 2019

With a flood of corruption scandals swirling around Springfield, Illinois state Rep. Grant Wehrli (D-Naperville) is slated to host an upcoming discussion about the state’s ethic laws with residents of his 41st District.

From McHenry Times

Rep. Underwood's impeachment vote casts doubt about her priorities, 14th District GOP challenger says

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Congressional candidate Ted Gradel (R-Naperville) argues that U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood’s (D-Naperville) vote in favor of impeaching President Donald J. Trump is further evidence that the people of the 14th District have ceased to be her main priority.

House candidate Hois steels self for fight against corruption, restoration of trust

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 21, 2019

Illinois House candidate Laura Hois (R-Downers Grove) thinks it may be time for a revolution in Springfield.

Candidate Marter to carry anti-impeachment message in West Chicago

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 19, 2019

Congressional candidate James Marter (R-Oswego) sees the impeachment proceedings of President Donald J. Trump by the Democrat-controlled U.S. House of Representatives as another reason why U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) has to go.

From Will County Gazette

Lipinski challenger Fricilone to join anti-impeachment protest in Lockport

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Will County Board member Mike Fricilone (R-Homer Glen) has simplified the impeachment debate down to a campaign slogan that also speaks to his 2020 run for U.S. Congress.

From Will County Gazette

Candidate Laib rallies for Trump support in 11th District

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Congressional candidate Rick Laib (R-Joliet) is doing everything he can to ensure that both sides of the impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump are represented in the 11th District.

Illinois Democrats to vote in support of Trump impeachment

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 17, 2019

Illinois freshmen U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) revealed on Tuesday her plans to vote in favor of impeaching President Donald Trump.

From Prairie State Wire

New Jersey Democrat switches allegiance, joins GOP

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) views U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew's (D-New Jersey) decision to leave his party for the GOP as a sign of the times.

Rep. Wehrli, GOP on alert as the Madigan Machine spins its wheels

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 17, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) is casting suspicion on a number of labor unions recently moving to make maximum contributions to the war chest of embattled House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

Congressional candidate Ives suggests Speaker Madigan 'calling in favors' in midst of corruption probes

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 17, 2019

With controversy swirling all around Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), congressional candidate and former state representative Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) suspects the state's Democratic Party Chairman may be looking to his allies for help.

Rep. Mazzochi sponsoring winter reading club for youth over the holidays

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 17, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is marking the start of the season by sponsoring a winter reading club for young people.

Ives attends launch of Aurora pregnancy center, a stark contrast to its neighbor

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 9, 2019

Republican congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) recently spent time at the new Waterleaf Pregnancy Center celebrating the sanctity of life.

From Will County Gazette

Speaker Madigan's brand of politics 'is rotten to the core,' Rep. Wehrli claims

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) sees no way the state can prosper with longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) remaining at the controls.

Rep. Grant holding mobile DMV service events on Friday

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 9, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) will host a pair of mobile-service events on Friday for residents of her 42nd District as she continues to push for a new Secretary of State’s Express Office to replace a recently shuttered facility in Wheaton.

Climate expert says Democrats are more useful at home than in Madrid

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 5, 2019

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) is among a group of 14 Democratic lawmakers now attending the United Nations Climate Conference in Madrid, which critics argue is an unnecessarily costly and somewhat hypocritical endeavor.