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McHenry County Board member Wegener: 'I want to make sure all voices are heard'

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 15, 2021

Kelli Wegener, a member of the McHenry County Board, appealed for further participation of underrepresented communities in the remapping process discussions.

Butler pushes back on Zahorik's testimony: 'It's the people's power'

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 15, 2021

It was a back-and-forth April 9 House Redistricting Committee hearing in McHenry County between Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) and Village of Oakwood Hills Trustee Kristina Zahorik.

Glover: Align by municipality wherever feasible

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 14, 2021

Crystal Lake resident Gregory Glover spoke at the April 9 House Redistricting Committee hearing in McHenry County and recommended keeping municipalities intact when redrawing congressional maps.

Wilcox, Rezin and DeWitte: Pritzker must stop disenfranchising Illinoisans

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 23, 2021

Three Republican senators insisted that Gov. JB Pritzker should be working with legislators saying that his “unilateral control over every aspect of the COVID-19 response must end.”

McConchie: Pritzker’s "go-it-alone strategy' for COVID-19 not representative of Illinois

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 23, 2021

Senate GOP Leader Dan McConchie emphasized the magnitude of the legislative’s body zero involvement with COVID-19 responses.

Releasing balloons might bring $500 penalty

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 15, 2021

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) sought a clarification on House Bill 418 filed by State Rep. Sam Yingling (D-Round Lake Beach).

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Reick: School districts should not be liable for youth suicides

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 12, 2021

Rep. Steve Reick voted against HB0577 which would make changes to provisions regarding youth suidice awareness and prevention.

DeWitte gives insights on SB212, pension code

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 12, 2021

During a Pension Committee hearing, Sen. Don DeWitte clarified details on SB0212 that would amend the Chicago Municipal Article of the Illinois Pension Code.

DeWitte amends Metropolitan Water Reclamation District article

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 8, 2021

Illinois Sen. Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) presented SB73 during testimony in a legislative session. SB73 aims to amend the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Article of the Illinois Pension Code.

House GOP objects to Welch's graduated income tax proposal

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 4, 2021

Illinois' House Republicans formally expressed their objection to reviving a discussion or consideration of a progressive income tax which was proposed by Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch.

McConchie asks Illinoisans to oppose HB3653, calls for law enforcement support

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 23, 2021

Illinois State Sen. Dan McConchie objects to House Bill 3653, otherwise known as Police and Criminal Justice Reform Bill, and is urging the public to support law enforcement.

Ugaste: Let's work on a bipartisan budget

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 22, 2021

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) looks forward to working on a bipartisan budget to improve Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget, which he said is again violating the Illinois Constitution.

McConchie: The governor has no concept of what it means to live within a real budget

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 22, 2021

Illinois Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) gave Gov. Pritzker a thumbs down for ignoring his constitutional duty to provide a budget based on revenues that currently exist.

DeWitte calls Pritzker's budget a fiasco

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 19, 2021

State Sen. Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) said Gov. Pritzker’s budget “fiasco” is disappointing.

McConchie pleased COVID-19 vaccine available to immunocompromised

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 15, 2021

Illinois Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) said he is happy to learn about the expanded access to the COVID-19 vaccine which allows anyone in Illinois with an underlying health condition, regardless of age, to be eligible to get vaccinated.