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Mazzochi says more needs to be done about addiction crisis
With the COVID-19 crisis triggering a rise in substance abuse addiction, veteran Republican state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi is fighting back.
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Curran: 'This bill started as a giant step forward in combating organized retail theft ... it’s been backtracked'
Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont) recently expressed his concerns on the Senate floor about House Bill 1091 that would strengthen security in online shopping.
Business
Durkin: 'These backroom deals in secrecy drive fiscal chaos in this state, and also breed corruption'
Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) called out his Democratic colleagues for not having Illinois Republicans in discussions regarding the new budget for the 2023 fiscal year.
Government
Mazzochi: 'get justice for these kids'
Representative Deanne Mazzochi added her voice to seeking change from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services by removing its director after a negatively-reviewed audit.
Business
Mazzochi: 'Why would we trust that you’ve got the right criteria' about IDOT
Representative Deanne Mazzochi expressed her concerns about upcoming house bills that’ll address operations at the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Business
Lewis on Department of Transportation budget: 'Words are nice but I'd actually like to see action'
Representative Seth Lewis called out the Illinois Department of Transportation’s performance regarding spending its budget.
Business
Durking: 'We need transparency. We need accountability'
This week, House Rep. Jim Durkin of the Illinois General Assembly is calling on his colleagues to increase measures designed to increase transparency and accountability.
Government
Illinois Republicans, Democrats rally together against fentanyl: 'This bill will accomplish several things'
Fentanyl has been causing problems for the United States for years — the country’s answer for it was the War on Drugs; the idea of punishment and imprisonment will curve people’s addiction.
Government
Durkin: 'The SAFE-T Act is not safe. The SAFE-T Act is a costly burden to taxpayers'
House GOP leader Jim Durkin discusses another aspect of the Safe, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act, better known as the SAFE-T Act. Republicans are pushing to reform the SAFE-T Act due to its potential to burden taxpayers.
Government
GOP Illinoisans called out corruption after its gubernatorial candidate makes controversial comments: 'Chicago was named America's most corrupt city and Illinois the third most corrupt state'
As thousands of Illinoisans prepare to go vote in the Nov. 8 general election, elected officials are calling out the corruption in the state.
Business
Wallace: Like the Great Pumpkin, Hirschauer’s pledge to oppose legislative pay raises failed to materialize
In the Halloween classic, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” Linus waits in the pumpkin patch hoping for the Great Pumpkin to appear, only to be disappointed by the movie’s end.
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Durkin: 'It all comes down to legislative ethics. Can we actually police ourselves? My answer is no'
In the wake of former House Speaker Michael Madigan pleading not guilty to federal racketeering and bribery charges on Nov. 1, Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) is calling for changes in Springfield.
Business
‘Gun grab’ bill will be in focus as legislators return to Springfield this week
SPRINGFIELD – Moderate Democrats are expected to push back on provisions of a “gun grab” bill – as described by opponents – when legislators reconvene on Thursday.
Business
Durkin: 'We warned about the consequences of the legislation from the beginning'
Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) has released a statement on The Illinois Supreme Court decision to halt the no-cash-bail provision of the criminal justice reform SAFE-T Act.
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Sussman: ‘It is possible that they will consider legislation to disarm law-abiding Illinois residents’
Gun rights advocate Christina Vlahos Sussman is warning other gun owners to fight back against the passage of HB5855 the Protect Illinois Communities Act.