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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

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House candidate Hois strives to bring 'accountability and integrity' back to state government

Illinois House candidate Laura Hois (R-Downers Grove) believes Illinois politicians’ reputation as untrustworthy is well-deserved, and she wants to do something to change that.

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 28, 2020

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 56: Illinois Association for Gifted Children is hosting their annual conference on February 8

Illinois Association for Gifted Children is hosting their annual conference on February 8

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2020

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From Kane County Reporter

Sen. Oberweis on a mission to rein in government spending

By Glenn Minnis | 11 hours ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis’ motivation for pledging his support for the Balanced Budget Amendment is as simple as it is sincere.

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Rep. Mazzochi to file bill that would safeguard campaign funds for their intended purpose

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 28, 2020

Still in her first-term, Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) has seen enough to know that something has to change about the way campaign funds are used in Springfield.

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Despite questions, Rep. Grant applauds colleague's drastic response to scourge of corruption

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 27, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is of the opinion that drastic measures must be taken in order to remove the cloud of corruption hanging over the state capital.

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Ives on AVR breach: People who knowingly voted illegally should be deported, plain and simple

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 27, 2020

Illinois' Sixth Congressional District candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) sees an opportunity for growth amid all the confusion stemming from the recent misstep by the Secretary of State’s Automatic Voting Registration (AVR) program that led to nearly 600 non-citizens mistakenly being registered to vote.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 47: Mazzochi Seeks Relief for School Districts Facing Skyrocketing Unfunded Mandate Costs

By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2020

State Representative Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) filed legislation to help school districts whose costs are rising from Illinois’ imposing unfunded mandates—which in turn drives local property tax increases.

From Will County Gazette

Chicago income tax would only drive more residents out, Sen. Oberweis cautions

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) wonders how much longer Illinois taxpayers will be forced to carry the burden of poor policymaking.

From Prairie State Wire

ILGOP Chairman Schneider demands action as non-citizens were registered to vote in 2018

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider is demanding that a state-run program that automatically registers voters be immediately suspended amid reports that non-citizens were certified and cast votes in 2018.

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Pritzker's 'fair tax' would cost typical DuPage family $3,500 and the state 286,000 jobs, report says

By Karen Kidd | Jan 23, 2020

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed so-called "fair tax" plan, which he claims will cut taxes for 97 percent of state residents, will cost the typical DuPage County family about $3,500 and not resolve the state's fiscal issues, according to an Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) report.

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Wehrli questions panelists at committee hearing on ethics about lobbying

By Kyla Asbury | Jan 21, 2020

State Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) questioned panelists during a joint committee hearing discussing ethics and lobbying reform on Wednesday.

From North Cook News

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy congratulates new Senate President Don Harmon

By Press release submission | 7 days ago

State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) congratulated new Senate President Don Harmon.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 21: Ellman urges local fire departments to apply for grant

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2020

State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) is pleased to announce that the Office of the State Fire Marshal is now accepting applications for the state's Small Equipment Grant program.

From Prairie State Wire

Democrats' plan 'is to continue to raise taxes' and make 'out like bandits,' claims candidate Breen

By Glenn Minnis | 8 days ago

Illinois House candidate Peter Breen (R-Lombard) is hoping the important message behind the failure of a property tax relief task force appointed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker does not get lost in translation.

From Kendall County Times

Former Congressman Manzullo endorses Sen. Oberweis in 14th District race

By Glenn Minnis | 8 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) has earned the endorsement of former U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-Rockford) in his campaign against U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) in the 14th Congressional District.

From North Cook News

Rep. Mazzochi's proposal to eliminate 'exit bonuses' gains Democratic support

By Glenn Minnis | 8 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) cares less about taking the credit than she does about seeing through her mission to end so-called “exit bonuses” in Springfield.

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Property tax relief task force was an exercise in futility, Rep Grant reports

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 20, 2020

State House Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) feels like the much-publicized state property tax task force she just served on was a waste of everyone's time, especially Illinois taxpayers who may have thought relief was in sight.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 41: Rep. Wehrli to Host ‘Addressing Corruption’ Town Hall on Jan. 23

By Press release submission | Jan 20, 2020

As Illinois continues to be plagued by ever worsening allegations of public corruption, State Representative Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) is inviting residents to join him for a discussion about Illinois’ ethics laws and solutions to address public corruption in the state.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 47: Rep. Mazzochi to File Legislation Barring Lawmakers from Using Campaign Funds on Legal Fees

By Press release submission | Jan 20, 2020

State Representative Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) announced her intention to file legislation forbidding lawmakers from dipping into their campaign donations to pay legal fees they accumulate due to unethical behavior.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 45: Pappas Gears Up to Host Small Business Advisory Panel, Invites Local Job Creators to Join

By Press release submission | Jan 20, 2020

State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, will be hosting a Small Business Advisory Committee to discuss issues directly impacting small business owners in her district on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Bloomingdale Public Library, located at 101 Fairfield Way in Bloomingdale.