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Illinois officials report 1,072 coronavirus deaths, with 25,733 confirmed cases

By Hoang Tran | 5 years ago

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois numbered 25,733 as of April 17, with the total number of deaths linked to the virus reaching 1,072, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).Chicago (6,648 cases) and Cook County (4,767 cases) posted the highest numbers statewide.

Rep. Mazzochi has confidence in GOP's 'cohesion' in fight against Pritzker's 'depressive tax' plan

By Hoang Tran | Apr 19, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) insists that all the details about Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed progressive income tax that Democrats have shared publicly thus far are meant to deceive.

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IL Rising Endorsements Coming For Ives For Governor

By Hoang Tran | 7 years ago

Dan and Patrick discusses Ives momentum in her bid for Illinois governor.

Ives heads to Downers Grove for a powerhouse fundraiser

By Hoang Tran | Nov 20, 2017

Continuing her tour of Illinois, Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is stopping in Downers Grove on Monday night to attend a private campaign fundraiser being hosted by several influential powerhouses.

Breen helped kill, replace 'unfair' school funding measure in House

By Hoang Tran | Sep 3, 2017

Illinois’ premier education funding reform measure, Senate Bill 1, died in the General Assembly on Aug. 28 as a new compromise bill, SB1947, replaced it and passed in Springfield.

Breen, Ives at polar opposites on school funding bill

By Hoang Tran | Sep 2, 2017

Two representatives from the same party saw the same bill in strikingly different ways this week.

Ives argues evidence-based school funding has been proven a failure

By Hoang Tran | Aug 27, 2017

An evidence-based school funding model like Senate Bill 1 has won the support of many Democrats and Republicans, but Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is not among their number.

Breen condemns Charlottesville attack, says hate has no place in Illinois

By Hoang Tran | Aug 20, 2017

Racism and white supremacists are not welcome in Illinois in any shape or form, Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) said on Wednesday in joining his House colleagues' condemnation of hate groups such as neo-Nazis and the Ku Klux Klan.

Ives, Breen accuse House Democrats of playing games with K-12 funding

By Hoang Tran | Aug 17, 2017

Reps. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) and Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) took House Democrats to task on Wednesday for calling a vote on an amendment to SB1947, a bill addressing chronic school absenteeism, rather than taking up the state's public education measure, Senate Bill 1.

Ives declares schools will open despite Madigan tactics

By Hoang Tran | Aug 7, 2017

The politicians in Springfield are not going to keep the kids in Illinois from going to school, Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) asserted recently.

Durkin demands Democrats get back to work on school funding bill

By Hoang Tran | Jul 28, 2017

Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) is getting a failing grade in the eyes of House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs).

Durkin: Democrats go from swagger to silence on school funding bill

By Hoang Tran | Jul 27, 2017

House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) attacked Democrats on Wednesday for in effect forcing Gov. Bruce Rauner to call a second special legislative session this summer, this time to deal with education funding.

Durkin argues that Democratic games won't keep schools from opening

By Hoang Tran | Jul 26, 2017

The sudden Democratic silence on an education funding bill speaks volumes, House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) said on Wednesday.

Letting pension system fail described as tough love for Illinois

By Hoang Tran | Jul 21, 2017

Mike “Mish” Shedlock, who runs the blog “MishTalk.com,” believes imposing more taxes on Illinoisans with the biggest pensions can solve the pension crisis.

Rauner shake-up follows in wake of perceived political defeat

By Hoang Tran | Jul 21, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office has lost or terminated 21 staffers in the wake of the passage of a contentious budget plan and an unpopular tax hike on July 6, which many saw as a major political defeat for Rauner and many GOP lawmakers.

Rauner changes communication staff as part of rebranding

By Hoang Tran | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently added several key communication personnel to his team, further shaking up his staff following a major political defeat when the Illinois General Assembly overrode his vetoes on a budget and spending plan.

Policy institute exec joins Rauner in crusade to save taxpayers

By Hoang Tran | Jul 10, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner is bringing in a "champion" to fight for Illinoisans.

Durkin says state budget fails taxpayers once again

By Hoang Tran | Jul 10, 2017

Two years of legislative hard work and negotiations on a state budget ended in failure, Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) suggested recently.

Veto override gives Illinois first budget in two years

By Hoang Tran | Jul 6, 2017

Illinois has its first budget in more than two years after the House voted on Thursday to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vetoes of three contentious bills that made it through both chambers in a special extended session.

Statehouse on lockdown after mysterious white powder thrown at governor's office

By Hoang Tran | Jul 6, 2017

The Statehouse was on security lockdown earlier today after a substance was allegedly thrown at Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office, as well as the Lt. governor's office and the House gallery. Rauner was not in the building at the time of the threat.