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Ives says ‘hogwash’ to Madigan's support for state auditor

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 22, 2016

Following recent allegations regarding State Auditor General Frank Mautino — and public pressure for his resignation — District 42 state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) purported that House Speaker Mike Madigan is all too eager to protect Mautino.

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Lewis supports term limits, challenges Cullerton to out views

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 22, 2016

Seth Lewis, Republican candidate for Senate District 23 – Bloomingdale, recently queried his rival state Senator Tom Cullerton’s stance on urgent issues in a Facebook comment, publicly challenging his competitor to reveal his outlook for voters.

Olsen chosen for three important state House education committees

By Kathy Adams | Aug 22, 2016

State Rep. David S. Olsen has been chosen to serve on three different committees focusing on education, House Republican Leader Jim Durkin announced last week.

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NFIB formally endorses Smith for Illinois State Senate

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 22, 2016

Expressing pride in her recent endorsement from Illinois’ largest small business advocacy group, Michelle Smith, Republican candidate for Senate District 49 - Plainfield, reiterated her pledge to work toward reform in Springfield if elected in November.

Lewis urges state Senate opponent to renounce Madigan

By Amanda Rupp | Aug 22, 2016

Seth Lewis, a Republican candidate for State Senate District 23 in Bloomingdale, recently made it clear that he stands for common people first by urging his opponent Tom Cullerton to publicly renounce Speaker Mike Madigan's lawsuit regarding the Independent Map Amendment.

Rauner: Mapping ballot measure may suffer term limits' fate in high court

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 22, 2016

No one knows which way the state's Supreme Court will rule on the pending Independent Map Amendment ballot measure, but the litigation could face the same fate as previous rulings about term limits, Gov. Bruce Rauner recently told reporters.

Westmont Environmental Improvement Commission to hold special meeting on climate action plan

By Louie Torres | Aug 22, 2016

Westmont Environmental Improvement Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22.

Downers Grove Village Council appoints Marge Earl to fill vacancy

By Louie Torres | Aug 22, 2016

The Village of Downers Grove Council recently appointed Marge Earl to fill the vacancy created when David Olsen resigned to accept an appointment to serve as the 81st District State Representative.

Congressional candidate Khouri outlines economic growth plan

By Kerry Goff | Aug 22, 2016

Tonia Khouri, the Republican candidate for the Congress in Illinois' 11th District, recently addressed her perspective on economic growth and how her approach is fundamentally different from opponent Bill Foster, the Democratic incumbent.

St. Charles Board of Fire and Police Commissioners hears update on firefighter hiring

By Louie Torres | Aug 22, 2016

St. Charles Board of Fire and Police Commissioners hears update on firefighter hiring at last week's meeting.

Darien Municipal Services Committee to take action on addition to food market

By Louie Torres | Aug 22, 2016

Darien Municipal Services Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22.

GOP state House candidate promotes Munger’s ‘no budget, no pay’ law

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 22, 2016

Applauding Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger’s recent “no budget, no pay” legislation, Michelle Smith, Republican candidate for Senate District 49 – Plainfield, weighed in, stating that the ruling will uphold state lawmakers’ accountability in Springfield.