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Rudolph claims having a new Illinois House speaker doesn't matter 'unless we dismantle the whole system'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 3, 2021

Lisle Township Republican Organization Chairwoman Becky Rudolph said removing the now-former long-serving House speaker is only potentially the first step in igniting Springfield's reform movement.

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Coyne hoping Madigan's departure 'finally leads to sound government' in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 3, 2021

Naperville City Councilman Kevin Coyne hopes with Mike Madigan out as a legislator, it will create a "sound government" for residents.

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Napolitano hoping GOP can cash in on 'power shift happening' with Madigan out in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 2, 2021

Frank Napolitano is hoping to see lawmakers put the needs of overburdened and underserved Illinois residents first now that Mike Madigan is finally out of the picture.

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Grant believes Madigan 'still wants to have a major presence' in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 23, 2021

State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) said she worries about what Mike Madigan could mean for Illinois now that House rules no longer bind him.

Mazzochi convinced 'Culturally Responsive' proposed school changes lead back to Illinois governor

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 4, 2021

Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Westmont) suspects the push to alter public school standards in Illinois drastically has Gov. J.B. Pritzker's fingerprints.

Mazzochi wants answers for families in 'heartbreaking and horrifying outbreak' in LaSalle Veterans' Home

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 31, 2021

As the COVID-19 death toll at the LaSalle Veterans' Home has now swelled to 34, state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi is hoping GOP lawmakers in Springfield will finally be heard.

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Wheaton Republican wants Illinois to 'address all the spending' to tackle outmigration concern

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 28, 2021

A Wheaton Republican said that Illinois needs to "address all the spending" if lawmakers want to reverse outmigration.

Mazzochi: 'We will continue to stay vigilant' with a new Illinois House speaker

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 19, 2021

Republican state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Westmont) isn’t sure how much should be expected to change in Springfield now that Rep. Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) no longer running the House.

Mazzochi warns HB 163 'would be a total disaster for Illinois'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 19, 2021

Republican state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi laments democrats have become their own worst enemies in their police reform push.“I think many people are interested in certain police reform measures and some would have bipartisan support, but this bill is riddled with so many poison pills it would leave our residents unsafe and I can’t support that,” Mazzochi told the DuPage Policy Journal.

Mazzochi casts struggling small business industry as 'absolute consequence of Pritzker's actions'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 19, 2021

State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) always feared that Gov. J.B.

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Grant thinks its time for Pritzker to relax Illinois' COVID-19 restrictions

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 19, 2021

State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) believes that Illinois is at a point to relax more COVID-19 restrictions based on the data available.

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Grant demands 'full investigation' for deadly COVID outbreak at LaSalle Veterans' Home

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 18, 2021

Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is demanding answers in the Illinois Veterans’ Home saga that has left 33 veterans dead from COVID-19 at the LaSalle based facility.

Mazzochi lists simple reasons for Illinois exodus: 'Lower taxes, safer neighborhoods... and economic opportunities'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 9, 2021

Republican state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi senses a pattern in Illinois’ growing outmigration crisis.

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Grant: Springfield 'constantly spending more money' drives residents out of Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 9, 2021

A veteran Republican lawmaker fears the worse may be yet to come when looking at the state’s steadily dwindling population.

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Mazzochi fumes as committee to investigate Madigan adjourns: 'You see why Illinois is mired in corruption'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 4, 2021

Republican state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi didn’t try to hide her outrage after a Special House committee convened to look into the conduct of House Speaker Mike Madigan abruptly adjourned with just one witness being called and no subpoenas issued.

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Grant insists, 'there is no good reason General Assembly cannot meet face to face'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 3, 2021

Illinois State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is soliciting signatures for a petition calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D), and other democratic leaders, to bring lawmakers back to Springfield and set a full session calendar when the new General Assembly is seated early next month.

Mazzochi donates portion of salary to EWAN: 'Sometimes even the strongest among us just need a little help'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 27, 2020

State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi is donating a portion of her salary to the Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network, which provides emergency financial support such as food and rent to local residents.

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Grant waring residents to be on guard as COVID fraud cases rise

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 22, 2020

State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is warning Illinois residents to be on guard as fraud cases involving the state’s unemployment system continue to rise in the age of the COVID-19 crisis.

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State rep. Special Investigating Committee member Mazzochi says 'It's clear Speaker Madigan abuses his power'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 12, 2020

When it comes to the ongoing federal corruption probe involving ComEd, Illinois State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) seems convinced the verdict is already in on Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

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Rep. Grant charges 'all roads in massive scandal lead to Madigan'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 12, 2020

As the swirling federal corruption probe that finds Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) at the center continues to unfold, Illinois State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is already sure of one thing.