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Law firm warns Hinsdale 86 against Critical Race Theory curriculum: 'This practice is both illegal and un-American'

By Glenn Minnis | May 25, 2021

The Liberty Justice Center, a nonprofit, public-interest law firm, is offering its services to students and parents who feel themselves being overrun by critical theory curriculum enactments.

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Chesney: 'My body, my choice' in response to Democratic vaccination bill

By Glenn Minnis | May 24, 2021

State Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has a simple philosophy of why he stands so strongly against a bill he says would make vaccinations a requirement for all.

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Recount ordered in DuPage County auditor race; Grogan alleges 'a lot of little fraud'

By Glenn Minnis | May 16, 2021

Former DuPage County Auditor Bob Grogan’s cries of unfairness have earned him a full recount in his dogged effort win back the seat he once held.

Mazzochi: 'You don't need to authorize this bill to get 5G technology'

By Glenn Minnis | May 11, 2021

Veteran state Sen. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is no fan of a bill that would authorize a plan designed at expanding 5G technology.

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D.C. fines Casten for not paying property taxes

By Glenn Minnis | May 10, 2021

Even as he stands in full support of President Joe Biden’s massive tax increase plan on businesses and the rich, U.S. Rep. Sean Casten is one of six House Democratic Caucus members recently penalized for failing to pay taxes on his D.C. properties before a March deadline.

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Henshaw Day suggests that another state's National Guard should 're-register voters' in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 18, 2021

DuPage County business owner and activist Margot Henshaw Day is hoping that this cycle of redistricting will end up with a fairer representation of Illinois.

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Mazzochi blasts new House rules as same 'Madigan Rules'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 15, 2021

State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) says the “Madigan Rules” remain staunchly in place in Springfield.

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McManamon keeps Wayne Township Highway Commissioner post amid scandal

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 8, 2021

Wayne Township Highway Commissioner Martin McManamon put aside all the distractions this week to earn another term.

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Ives: 'This is a big victory for local taxpayers'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 8, 2021

Voters in Milton Township this week rejected a proposed referendum that sought to create a new government entity that opponents say could have meant a tax increase of 350%.

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Holan re-elected to College of DuPage Board

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 7, 2021

Heidi Holan bagged nearly 18% of the vote to earn a second-term on the College of DuPage Board of Trustees Tuesday night.

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Emerson loses D41 election

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 7, 2021

With all precincts reporting, grade-school teacher Abigail Emerson narrowly missed out in her run for the Glen Ellyn Elementary District 41 school board.

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Adcock falls short in Indian Prairie schools race

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 7, 2021

In a field of nine candidates seeking to fill four open seats on the Indian Prairie District 204 School Board, Shannon Adcock came up short in her run Tuesday night.

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Jackson: 'What was done was fundamentally wrong and unconstitutional'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 6, 2021

Glendale Heights Village President Linda Jackson is vowing to fight on after she was removed from the ballot just days before Election Day after a challenge to her nominating petitions.

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Larsen: 'I think there needs to be an ultimate rationalization on going back to school'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 5, 2021

Former DuPage County Board member Bob Larsen wants to see common sense win out in the debate over sending kids back to school.

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Adcock: School board race 'most combative experience of my life'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 5, 2021

Shannon Adcock says her Indian Prairie District 204 school board run has become miserable for the wrong reasons.

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After supporting fair maps legislation, Democrats are 'stunningly silent': Durkin

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 4, 2021

Republican House floor leader Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) is demanding that Democrats honor their word when it comes to creating fair maps.

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Herbst: 'Darn right we're against' teachers' union if they object to in-person learning

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 3, 2021

Bo Herbst doesn’t mince words when articulating what he feels is in the best interest of Glenbrook High School District 225.

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Adcock: 'We will never forget what our inept leaders took from our kids and community this past year'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 2, 2021

Shannon Adcock isn’t bashful about admitting that her District 204 school board run is largely fueled by emotion.

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Wiley: McManamon 'is on his eighth female administrator in seven and a half years'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 1, 2021

Former DuPage County Board member Kevin Wiley wants to know what’s happening in the office of Wayne Township Highway Commissioner Martin McManamon.

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Winz picked on 'one-legged man,' called himself 'the mayor' prior to 2017 drunken fight, police report says

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 29, 2021

Lisle mayoral candidate Stephen A. Winz’ had a brush with the law in 2017 that involved him allegedly harassing a one-legged man at a neighborhood bar, leading to a drunken fight at the establishment.