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Local Government

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.

From Will County Gazette

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

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

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

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Local Government

Burr Ridge tax restriction policy under proposed home rule government 'unenforceable,' attorney says

By W.J. Kennedy | Jan 23, 2020

A Burr Ridge attorney leading a fight to defeat a home rule push by village officials said that recent board approval of a policy to restrict future tax increases if voters approve home rule is “unenforceable.”

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Local Government

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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Local Government

NAPERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT: Police Investigating Attempted Armed Robbery

By Press release submission | Jan 22, 2020

On Thursday, January 16th at approximately 12:10 p.m., Naperville Police Department officers responded to the area of Olympus Drive and Tupelo Avenue for the report of an armed robbery that just occurred.

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Local Government

CITY OF ELMHURST: Pull to the Right for Sirens and Flashing Lights

By Press release submission | Jan 22, 2020

Illinois law requires motorists to pull to the right--off the road if possible--and stop until emergency vehicles have passed.

From Kendall County Times

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

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month 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 | 1 month 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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CITY OF WARRENVILLE: U.S. Census Hiring Event

By Press release submission | Jan 20, 2020

On January 22, 2019, the Warrenville Library is hosting a recruiting event from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m

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CITY OF ELMHURST: ComEd Energy Assessment and Weatherization Rebate Programs

By Press release submission | Jan 19, 2020

Consider taking advantage of energy and money saving opportunities through ComEd’s energy assessment and weatherization rebate programs.

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Wehrli sums up status of property tax reform: 'Another task force has been a waste of time'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 16, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) is one of many GOP lawmakers expressing their frustration over the lack of urgency demonstrated by the Democrat-led Property Tax Relief Task Force.

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Ives' GOP support for congress reaches far and wide

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 14, 2020

Illinois Sixth Congressional District candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) wears her wide-reaching Republican support like a badge of honor.

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Rep. Grant learns not to expect too much from well-meaning task forces

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 14, 2020

Based on her own experience, Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) struggles to generate much optimism for the likelihood that a new ethics task force will have any effect on the prevailing corruption in Springfield.

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Breen: Who will be left to pay off state's historic 'spending spree?'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 13, 2020

Illinois House candidate Peter Breen (R-Lombard) fears that new data from the U.S. Census Bureau tying a $32 billion loss to outmigration over the past decade may be only part of a script that is becoming more tragic every day.

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CITY OF NAPERVILLE: Final stage of Naperville Metra Station Improvements to Begin January 13

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2020

The final phase of construction to complete ADA improvements at the Naperville Metra Station located at 105 E. 4th Ave. will begin Monday, January 13.

From Kendall County Times

Progressive tax plan fraught with risk Illinois can ill afford, Oberweis claims

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) cautions that a Pandora's box lies within the progressive income tax that Gov. J.B. Pritzker has been pushing since his earliest days as a candidate nearly three years ago.

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DuPage among 9 Illinois counties with growing populations

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 11, 2020

DuPage saw its population increase by 10,560, or 1.2 percent, over the last decade, according to a new analysis from Wirepoints.org that is based on U.S. Census Bureau data.

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WHEATON POLICE DEPARTMENT: 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' Campaign Made Roads Safer for the Holidays

By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2020

The Wheaton Police Department partnered with the Illinois Department of Transportation and law enforcement across the state for the 2019 holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.