Government
Lewis deploys staff to different locations to assist constitutents
State Rep. Seth Lewis has introduced a new program that would widen his team’s engagement with his constituents.
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Business
Rudolph claims having a new Illinois House speaker doesn't matter 'unless we dismantle the whole system'
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.
Business
Coyne hoping Madigan's departure 'finally leads to sound government' in Illinois
Naperville City Councilman Kevin Coyne hopes with Mike Madigan out as a legislator, it will create a "sound government" for residents.
Business
Napolitano hoping GOP can cash in on 'power shift happening' with Madigan out in Illinois
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.
Business
Durkin looking forward to a 'new day’ in Illinois for some time
Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) is not surprised that former House Speaker Michael Madigan has retired from politics
Business
Pritzker's proposal is a 2021 here-we-go-again budgeting, Grant says
Gov. Pritzker’s budget plan is a “2021 version of a here-we-go-again budgeting” according to State Representative Amy Grant.
Business
Durkin questions Pritzker's trustworthiness
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin said that he was saddened to hear the budget proposal presented by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Business
Grant believes Madigan 'still wants to have a major presence' in Illinois
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.
Business
Mazzochi: Explain to the people, governor
State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) questions Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget for FY2022, stating that last year was an “unaffordable spending spree” and “now the Governor and his majority want to double down, again.”
Business
Durkin seeks estimated revenue, not 'wishful thinking'
Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address, House Republican Leader Jim Durkin demanded a balanced budget.
Business
There's a lot more to be done to restore Illinoisans' confidence in state government
State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) reacted to Wednesday’s 77-44 vote on the House Rules.
Business
Mazzochi on Democrats: A party of "no" who wants more power, more money, and more corruption
State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-47th) called the Democrats a ‘Party of No.’
Business
Durkin: We are giving Illinoisans control of their government
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie, Sen. Jason Barickman, and Rep. Mark Batinick recently discussed the Voter Empowerment Project.
Business
Wheaton Republican wants Illinois to 'address all the spending' to tackle outmigration concern
A Wheaton Republican said that Illinois needs to "address all the spending" if lawmakers want to reverse outmigration.
Schools
Grant: It's time to let kids play sports
State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) thinks children in Illinois should now be allowed to play sports.