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Illinois representative proposes tax relief to fight inflation: 'We have to provide long-term tax relief for our residents so they can grow and thrive here at home'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 27, 2022

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is calling for tax relief as Illinoisans face inflation while also dealing with the burden of high taxes.

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Lind says, 'We should prioritize NMS' in regards to repairing Nippersink Middle School's roof

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 27, 2022

Nippersink School District 2 recently discussed what to do about the very old roof on Nippersink Middle School at a recent board meeting.

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Wilcox on SAFE-T Act: 'Flaws within the SAFE-T Act are well-known'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 19, 2022

January 1st, the effective date of the SAFE-T Act, is approaching and local governments are preparing for its implementation.

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Wilcox: 'We can now add Tyson Foods to the long list of businesses that are fleeing Illinois for a better business climate'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 14, 2022

Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) has weighed in on Tyson Food's decision to pull its corporate employees from Illinois.

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Wilcox on the cost burden of SAFE-T Act mandates: 'Democrats looked yet again to their favorite funding source — taxpayers'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 13, 2022

The SAFE-T Act, set to go into effect on January 1st of next year, has been subject to criticism from state’s attorneys to candidate campaigns.

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Wilcox: ‘SAFE-T Act will turn seasoned street officers into pencil-pushing bureaucrats’

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 6, 2022

The SAFE-T Act, set to go into effect on January 1st of next year, has been subject to criticism from state’s attorneys to candidate campaigns.

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Wilcox on SAFE-T Act: ‘New mandates allow suspects to flee the scene entirely’

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 30, 2022

The controversial SAFE-T Act is scheduled to go into effect on Jan. 1. Since its inception, the SAFE-T Act has received pushback from law enforcement, police unions and elected representatives, mainly Republicans. Over the past month, even Democrat state’s attorneys have joined the discussion and taken action to repeal the SAFE-T Act. As the discussion of the SAFE-T Act continues to be elevated before the election in November, state level candidates and elected leaders are calling attention to parts of the bill that affect law enforcement’s ability to do their job.

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Wilcox: SAFE-T Act is 'filled with contradictory language and sloppy drafting errors'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 29, 2022

The heavily debated SAFE-T Act is set to go into effect on Jan. 1. Since its inception, the SAFE-T Act has received pushback from law enforcement, police unions and elected representatives, mainly Republicans.

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Ugaste on Illinois taxes: '[Taxes are] too high and its having a terrible impact on the state in the way businesses and residents are leaving'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 29, 2022

Dan Ugaste, candidate for state representative in the 65th District, recently weighed in on the issue of high taxes in Illinois.

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Cain on Illinois taxes: 'The state needs to take a serious look at government consolidation and reducing property taxes'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 29, 2022

Connie Cain, candidate for state representative of the 66th District, recently voiced her opinion on the issue of high taxes in Illinois.

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Craig Wilcox, running for re-election as a State Senator in IL-32: 'I have been a leading voice challenging the constitutionality of the SAFE-T Act'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 26, 2022

The SAFE-T Act continues to be a hot topic for Illinois politicians, law enforcement and citizens. Signed into law back in January of 2021 by Gov. JB Pritzker, the criminal justice reform bill has received major pushback from law enforcement, state’s attorneys and state representatives.

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Weber: 'State's attorneys and sheriffs from across the state are sounding the alarm about ending cash bail in Illinois'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 22, 2022

State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is drawing attention to officials who are opposing a provision of the SAFE-T Act that eliminates cash bail.

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Ugaste: Charges against Jones 'another indicator of the culture of corruption that has dominated Springfield for decades'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 22, 2022

As state Sen. Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) is being charged with bribery, state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) recently pointed out that the issue is a troubling continuation of the pattern of corruption in the Democratic Party.

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Wilcox: 'The provisions Democrats are now forcing on every Illinois community have been a massive failure in the City of Chicago'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 16, 2022

The SAFE-T Act continues to be a hot topic for Illinois candidates and elected officials. Signed into law in January of 2021 by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, the criminal justice reform bill has received major pushback from law enforcement, state’s attorneys and state representatives.

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Ugaste: 'The governor refused to take responsibility for the issues at IDES'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 1, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) recently called out Gov. J.B. Pritzker for the shortcomings of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) during the pandemic.

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Weber: 'Illinois needs to help these employers, not make things more difficult for them'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 31, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) recently received the Champion of Small and Mid-Size Manufacturing Award from the Technology & Manufacturing Association for his work in the General Assembly to support the manufacturing industry.

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McConchie: 'I met with local police chiefs and leaders in the fields of domestic violence prevention'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 18, 2022

Dan McConchie, Senate Minority Leader (R-Hawthorn Woods), recently met with local leaders to discuss how legislation can help address mental health and prevent domestic violence.

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Nippersink School District bids farewell to six retiring teachers: '150 years of incredible talent and commitment'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 5, 2022

The Nippersink School District Board of Education recently thanked a large group of retiring educators that served the district for decades.

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Wilcox on inflation in Illinois: 'People are struggling'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 26, 2022

Illinois is facing soaring levels of inflation, and state Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) weighed in on what it could mean for families across the state.

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Corriveau promotes School District 300's deLacey Family Education Center: 'deLacey is the hub where all early childhood begins'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 14, 2022

Kristin Corriveau, executive director of Early Childhood Education of Community Unit School District 300, recently highlighted the details and programs for early childhood education in District 300 and the offerings of the deLacey Family Education Center.