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From Prairie State Wire
Bill to ban bump stocks advances after emotional debate in House
In light of the recent mass shooting at a Florida high school, five GOP lawmakers fervently expressed their feelings on proposed gun legislation.
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From Will County Gazette
Batinick, Wehrli question pension-funding numbers at House panel hearing
Reps. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) and Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) were not happy with the figures presented to them at a recent House Personnel & Pensions Committee hearing regarding amortization and pension buyout plans.
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Batavia Bulldogs football team praised in Springfield
Three Republican state lawmakers made it clear that the Batavia Bulldogs football team is a source of pride for Springfield.
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Khouri campaign video focuses on supporting the community
“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.
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Bellock shares her concern for safety net hospitals
Rep. Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) shared her concern for safety net hospitals at a House Appropriations Human Services Committee hearing on hospital assessment Tuesday.
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Fortner in favor of bill allowing 5G wireless antennas in Illinois
Rep. Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) wasn’t about to stand in the way of progress.
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Ives stands with property owners in debate over wireless antennas
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.
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Khouri receives endorsements from GOP state lawmakers
With three GOP state senators offering endorsements, 49th House District candidate Tonia Khouri feels confident.
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Bellock says put children first at panel hearing on Healthcare and Family Services suit
Rep. Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) wants to see Illinois children receive the best mental health care possible.
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From Will County Gazette
Straub: "Sanctuary state" bill should be repealed
Mickey Straub is convinced local lawmakers should be following the letter of the law where the debate over the Trust Act and “sanctuary cities” is concerned.
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From West Cook News
Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Dan Hampton endorses Mickey Straub in 82nd District race
Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Dan Hampton called his decision to support Mickey Straub is his run against House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) in the 82nd state House District as a “no-brainer.”
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From Will County Gazette
Burr Ridge mayor says state is 'on the wrong path'
Mickey Straub wants to take Burr Ridge to Springfield.
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Breen states bill mandating junior high civics education is a 'significant mandate'
Three GOP legislators argued adamantly against mandating civics curriculum in junior high school.
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Ives expected to file for governor after gathering nearly 13,000 signatures
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.
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Local governments' opposition to property tax freeze no surprise, Burr Ridge mayor says
Illinois township governments' opposition to a property tax freeze, including a now-defeated amendment that would have required voter referendums on such freezes in most counties, is predictable, said the Burr Ridge village mayor.
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Naperville assessor says schools won't get fair funding until property taxes are fair
Property valuation in Illinois, especially in Chicago, must become more uniformly closer to reality before school funding will be more equitably distributed, Naperville Township's longtime assessor told the DuPage Policy Journal.
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School district, Township Officials of Illinois opposes property tax freeze
An education representative in one of Illinois’ “collar counties” said opposition by township government leaders or any leaders to the state legislature’s proposed two-year property tax freeze was welcome because of the funding property taxes provide.
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Breen vows abortion fight has long way to go in Illinois
Abortion opponents in Illinois shouldn't count themselves out despite Gov. Bruce Rauner's signing of controversial abortion legislation last month, Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard), the House GOP floor leader, told the DuPage Policy Journal recently.
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Olsen sees lesson for legislators in wake of Charlottesville tragedy
Rep. David Olsen (R-Downers Grove) found a way to take something good out of a tragedy recently, calling on his legislative colleagues to learn from the violence that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Aug. 12.
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Bellock announces retirement at end of current term
Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) will retire at the end of her current term, according to a press release.