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Monday, November 18, 2019

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

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.

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 18, 2019

Local Government

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

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

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 17, 2019

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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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Local Government

CITY OF WHEATON: Cook County Man Charged with Robbing Wheaton Sprint Store

By Press release submission | Nov 16, 2019

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police Bill Murphy announced that bond has been denied for a Calumet City man accused of stealing approximately $40,000 worth of merchandise from a Wheaton Sprint store.

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NAPERVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT: Celebrate Survivors of Sudden Cardiac Arrest at Nov. 18 Banquet

By Press release submission | Nov 16, 2019

ued the following announcement on Nov. 13.The Naperville Fire Department is excited to establish an annual celebration to recognize the successful efforts of first responders and hospital staff to implement a revised sudden cardiac arrest response protocol and, more importantly, to celebrate the lives of the survivors who have benefited from it.

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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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Local Government

CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Job Opportunity: Public Works Maintenance Worker I

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2019

This position performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in construction, maintenance & service activities related to water distribution systems, sanitary sewers, sanitary lift stations, storm sewers, streets, grounds, forestry maintenance, & facility management.

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NAPERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT: Naperville Police Issue 18 Seat Belt and Child Safety Seat Citations during Recent Enforcement Campaign

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2019

Naperville Police issued 18 seat belt and child safety seat citations and made one impaired driving arrest during a recent Halloween enforcement effort.

From Kendall County Times

Sen. Oberweis lands Lake County GOP endorsement in run for U.S. Rep. Underwood's seat

By Glenn Minnis | 8 days ago

Veteran Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) has scored the endorsement of the Lake County Republicans for his run against U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) in the 14th Congressional District.

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Local Government

Rep. Mazzochi to host mental health panel on social media's impact on teens

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 10, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is set to host a Teens, Social Media and Mental Health Panel on Nov. 18 at the Westmont Public Library.

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Local Government

CITY OF WHEATON: Incident Draws Heavy Police Presence; No Threat to Public

By Press release submission | Nov 9, 2019

Today at approximately 10:45 a.m., two individuals ran from Wheaton Police officers in the area of Manchester and Erie, which resulted in a brief but heavy police presence in the area.

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CITY OF NAPERVILLE: New Program Allows Residents to Provide Critical Information to Naperville’s First Responders Before an Emergency Strikes

By Press release submission | Nov 9, 2019

Residents who may require special assistance during an emergency are encouraged to consider providing Naperville first responders details of their specific needs before an emergency situation through the new Caring Hands program.

From Will County Gazette

Rep. Wehrli doing his part 'to rein in our own bad actors' amid wave of federal corruption probes

By Glenn Minnis | 10 days ago

Republican House Assistant Leader Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) argues that only fundamental change in Springfield can set the state on a path to reform.

From Will County Gazette

Candidate Gradel calls out opponent Underwood for 'pandering to the most radical' Democrats

By Glenn Minnis | 10 days ago

Illinois Republican congressional candidate Ted Gradel is blasting U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood’s (D-Naperville) vote to pursue impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump as a pure “power grab.”

From Kendall County Times

Sen. Oberweis speaks out against potential opponent Underwood's 'harmful' impeachment agenda

By Glenn Minnis | 10 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) is blasting Democratic leaders over what he sees as their unfair handling of their ongoing impeachment probe of President Donald Trump.

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Spate of corruption, bribery charges makes Illinois a 'punchline,' Rep. Grant says

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 8, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) sees the forced resignation of former state Rep. Luis Arroyo (D-Chicago) as just a small step toward cleaning up Springfield.

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Ives earns Lake County GOP endorsement for 6th Congressional District run

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 8, 2019

Illinois congressional candidate Jeanne Ives has landed the endorsement of the Lake County Republican Central Committee (LCRCC) in her run against U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in the 6th District.

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Ives criticizes Rep. Casten’s attempts 'to nullify an election result he didn’t like'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 8, 2019

Republican Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives is blasting U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) for the way he has joined his Democratic colleagues in moving forward with impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.

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GOP Lawmakers urge passage of ethics resolution

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 8, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) held a press conference last week to address corruption in the state legislature and how to combat it.