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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 77: Willis Highlights Tuition-Free Programs at Triton College

Willis Highlights Tuition-Free Programs at Triton College

By Press release submission | Nov 18, 2019

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 42: Grant Begrudgingly Supports Timid Ethics Reform, Says More Action Needed

Democrat leaders in the Illinois House filed two pieces of legislation in a last-ditch appearance to reform Illinois’ broken ethics laws.

By Press release submission | Nov 18, 2019

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 47: Mazzochi: Ethics Reforms a Farce

By Press release submission | Nov 18, 2019

Illinois House passed legislation to tweak legislator statements of economic interest, created yet another task force, and called it reform.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 41: Wehrli Says More Needed After Meager Ethics Reform Vote

By Press release submission | Nov 18, 2019

Against the backdrop of public corruption scandals plaguing Illinois government, the Illinois House passed two pieces of legislation to address the state’s insufficient ethics laws – House Joint Resolution 93 and Senate Bill 1639.

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Task forces may 'placate the public,' but action required for serious ethics reform, Rep. Mazzochi says

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 18, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) believes the legislation recently passed by the House to create another task force to help stamp out corruption in Springfield is no more than smoke and mirrors by the Democratic Party, multiple members of which are themselves under investigation.

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Rep. Grant contends that forming an ethics commission falls short of 'comprehensive and meaningful reform'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 17, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is demanding more from Democratic leaders on the issue of ethics reform.

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GOP candidate Ives calls out congressional opponent Casten for driving 'Democratic Party over the cliff'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 17, 2019

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is blasting incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) over what she considers his extreme views on almost every issue.

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Ives Calls Out Crony Capitalist Casten

By Press release submission | Nov 15, 2019

Democrats are hypocrites on this issue. They claim to be for the little guy. They say they oppose corporate greed. Then they pass regulations and unfunded mandates on small businesses and give large corporations and big banks handout after bailout. I saw it in Springfield. The same happens in Washington.

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Illinois Political Oligarch Retires

By Press release submission | Nov 15, 2019

‘Quite frankly, I don't think you can use the word 'crisis' to describe it (unfunded pension liabilities) at the state level. It's something we have to deal with, but it's not something that we're on the verge of bankruptcy on.’- John Cullerton, 2013

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Rachel Browning donates $1,000 to James B. Durkin's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 15, 2019

Rachel Browning donated $1,000 to Republican James B. Durkin's election campaign committee, Citizens for Durkin, on Nov. 15, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Anthony Leopold donates $1,000 to James B. Durkin's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 15, 2019

Anthony Leopold donated $1,000 to Republican James B. Durkin's election campaign committee, Citizens for Durkin, on Nov. 15, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Charles Carey donates $1,000 to James B. Durkin's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 15, 2019

Charles Carey donated $1,000 to Republican James B. Durkin's election campaign committee, Citizens for Durkin, on Nov. 15, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Anthony Leopold donates $1,000 to Jim Durkin's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 15, 2019

Anthony Leopold donated $1,000 to Republican Jim Durkin's election campaign committee, Citizens for Durkin, on Nov. 15, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Charles Carey donates $1,000 to Jim Durkin's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 15, 2019

Charles Carey donated $1,000 to Republican Jim Durkin's election campaign committee, Citizens for Durkin, on Nov. 15, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Rachel Browning donates $1,000 to Jim Durkin's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 15, 2019

Rachel Browning donated $1,000 to Republican Jim Durkin's election campaign committee, Citizens for Durkin, on Nov. 15, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Hois to meet with voters Nov. 19 at Downers Grove library

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 13, 2019

Republican House candidate Laura Hois will host a meet-and-greet with voters of the 81st District from 5:30-7 p.m Nov. 19 at the Downers Grove Public Library.

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GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

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Sick days exemplify teachers union's unhealthy effect on Chicago, Ives says

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 12, 2019

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) points to the 244 available sick days Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) leaders were able to hammer out for members as part of their new contract agreement as a prime example of the extreme power the CTU possesses.

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Rep. Grant hosts workshop for residents seeking U.S. citizenship

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 12, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) recently held a workshop to help legal permanent residents of her 42nd District take the next step toward completing the U.S. citizenship application process.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: College Board offering college preparation scholarships to low-income families

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2019

College Board offers low-income families scholarship assistance for taking proactive steps to prepare for college applications.