McHenry Times

DeWitte: Pritzker 'has no intention of ruling as one of three co-equal branches of government'

By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 11, 2022

Republican state Senator Don DeWitte aimed criticism at Democratic Governor JB Pritzker this week for his frequent use of executive orders.

Wilcox: 'We urged Democrats NOT to rely on one-time COVID relief funds'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 4, 2022

Illinois State Senator Craig Wilcox aimed harsh criticism towards Democrats this week for the party's handling of COVID. In a Facebook post, State Sen. Wilcox said, "During the budget debate for the FY23 spending plan (increases operational, year-to-year spending by almost $3 billion) we urged Democrats NOT to rely on one-time COVID relief funds and associated revenues for ongoing spending.

Reick: 'We must strengthen our ethics laws'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jan 19, 2022

State Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) is calling for stronger ethics laws as they pertain to legislators following the departure of the former Legislative Inspector General Carol Pope.

McConchie: Redistricting bill 'would finally give voters independently drawn political maps in Illinois'

By Caleb Lombardo | Apr 9, 2021

For years, controversy has raged about the methodology used to draw districts at the state levels.

Rep. Ugaste: We just can't keep taxing our residents

By Caleb Lombardo | Mar 11, 2021

In light of recent comments that were made by Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch, Rep. Dan Ugaste, a Republican from Geneva, is making it clear where he stands on the issue of a graduated income tax.