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Hostile environment driving people to flee Illinois, Oberweis says
Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) said he isn’t surprised frustrated residents are turning their backs on Illinois.
State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Ill.)
Recent News About State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Ill.)
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Oberweis shocked by Rauner's decision to enact abortion expansion
Even after speaking to him, Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) doesn't understand why Gov. Bruce Rauner approved abortion expansion.
Business
Oberweis backs Rauner vow to change public education funding bill
Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) recently threw his support behind Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vow to issue use an amendatory veto if and when he receives Senate Bill 1 from Democratic lawmakers to remove provisions favorable to Chicago Public Schools (CPS), according to a release.
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Senate passes budget bills; Holmes, Murphy and Harmon vote yes
In a rushed vote today, the Illinois Senate approved a set of three budget bills that raise taxes and outline $36 billion in spending.
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Oberweis issues challenge to work to end hunger
Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove), a longtime supporter of the Greater Chicago Food Depository, delivered the keynote address at End Hunger Lobby Day in Springfield recently.