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With nearly three times the number of signatures needed to get on the ballot in hand, Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) has announced she will file to run against Gov. Bruce Rauner in the 2018 Republican primary.
Three GOP legislators argued adamantly against mandating civics curriculum in junior high school.
Rep. Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) wants to see Illinois children receive the best mental health care possible.
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With three GOP state senators offering endorsements, 49th House District candidate Tonia Khouri feels confident.
Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) leaves no question what side she’s on in the growing debate between state municipalities and advocates of faster cellular networks.
Rep. Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) wasn’t about to stand in the way of progress.
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Rep. Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) shared her concern for safety net hospitals at a House Appropriations Human Services Committee hearing on hospital assessment Tuesday.
“Politicians are there when they need you, Tonia Khouri is there when you need her.” That is the opening line of a 30-second campaign video from Khouri, a DuPage County Board Member and 49th District candidate seeking to replace Rep. Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago), who is retiring.
Three Republican state lawmakers made it clear that the Batavia Bulldogs football team is a source of pride for Springfield.
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Reps. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights) and Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) had questions regarding the transportation of firearms and issues about grandfathering during last week's House floor debate on proposed legislation to set age restrictions on firearm ownership.
Three Republican House representatives recently fought against creating a workers rights task force they say is not necessary.
During a recent debate on the House floor about pay gap legislation, four GOP lawmakers said the proposal will not address real wage differential between the sexes as intended.
Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) said making pay equal and abiding by the Constitution could cause an issue when considering pay polices for African-Americans.
Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) said arresting motorists for multiple minor offenses could do more harm than good during House debate last week.
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Several GOP lawmakers discussed policy regarding the administration of medical marijuana to epileptic students during a recent hearing of the House Elementary & Secondary Education Committee.