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Wilcox on McHenry County board resolution opposing SAFE-T Act: 'I’m pleased the McHenry County board took action on the nonsense coming out of Springfield'

By David Beasley | Oct 26, 2022

With Jan. 1 approaching, local governments in Illinois are taking action in response to the implementation of the SAFE-T Act.

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Wilcox on inflation: 'Majority Party Democrats had an opportunity to provide permanent, substantive tax relief' but did not

By David Beasley | Oct 19, 2022

The September Consumer Price Index (CPI) was released Thursday, showing the increase or decrease in costs for a number of common goods, a common measure of inflation.

Wilcox: 'Inflation is crippling Illinois families. Democrats know this, but continue to tax Illinoisans at every turn'

By David Beasley | Sep 26, 2022

With high inflation rates affecting consumers nationwide, state level politicians and candidates in Illinois are speaking up. Many of the Republican candidates slated for the November election believe that Springfield should be looking to provide long-term relief to consumers, rather than stints of alleviation during times of economic hardship. In the last four months, elected officials in Illinois have made strides to keep money in the pockets of consumers through a series of tax freezes and suspensions. To many Republican candidates, these are election year gimmicks and if the current representation is re-elected, the status quo of poor credit ratings caused by budgeting issues will continue.

Wilcox on Chicago Bears' move to Arlington Heights: 'This is not an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars'

By David Beasley | Sep 19, 2022

In September 2021, the Chicago Bears purchased the rights to buy the land at Arlington Park. Ever since, there has been some significant pushback from organizations like Americans for Prosperity and Mayor Lori Lightfoot, a Democrat.

Rep. Ugaste: 'School closures in Illinois went on far too long'

By David Beasley | Aug 18, 2022

Republican state Rep. Dan Ugaste, who represents District 65, understood when schools were first closed initially in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Weber on legislation changing 'accident' to 'crash': 'Honored to have shepherded this bill'

By David Beasley | Jun 15, 2022

A bill sponsored by State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) to change the word "accident" to "crash" in state law when referring to traffic incidents gained bipartisan support and will take effect July 1.

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McLaughlin: 'The only reason that our state lags economically is due to anti-business, anti-competitive policies at the state level'

By David Beasley | Jun 15, 2022

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) shared a recent study that found Illinois' economy is doing worse than those of its neighboring states, a situation the legislator attributes "to anti-business, anti-competitive" state policies.

DeWitte on gas pump stickers: 'This mandate is nothing more than an election-year gimmick by the Governor'

By David Beasley | Jun 3, 2022

When they read new state stickers at gas pumps in Illinois about tax relief, motorists should remember that the "relief' is really just a postponement, State Sen. Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) said in a recent newsletter to constituents.

Ugaste on DCFS director contempt citations: 'Something needs to be done for the good of these kids'

By David Beasley | May 26, 2022

With Marc Smith, director of the the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services facing his 11th contempt citation, State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is concerned about the care children are receiving by the agency.

Weber: Gas tax relief so small 'you won't notice it'

By David Beasley | May 2, 2022

Rep. Tom Weber (R-Fox Lake) criticized Illinois Democrats for forcing gas stations to put stickers on gas pumps.

McConchie: 'I'll always back our heroes in blue'

By David Beasley | Apr 29, 2022

Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Cook) expressed his support for law enforcement as debate swirls around the state of Illinois' controversial SAFE-T Act.

Pro-life advocates back Syverson for 'consistent and vocal defense of life'

By David Beasley | Apr 14, 2022

The Illinois Citizens for Life political action committee has endorsed Illinois Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) in the newly drawn 35th District that includes parts of Boone, McHenry, Winnebago, Dekalb and Kane counties.

Reick issues apology after confrontation with Collins

By David Beasley | Mar 26, 2022

State Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) apologized for remarks to another legislator who incorrectly accused him of not wearing a mask on the House floor.

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Wilcox: Courts exposing Pritzker's abuse of authority on school mask mandates

By David Beasley | Feb 11, 2022

State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) praised a Sangamon County court ruling that temporarily blocks Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s statewide COVID-19 mask, vaccine, testing, and quarantine mandates in more than 140 Illinois school districts.

Reick blasts speaker's decision to cancel legislature's fall Veto Session

By David Beasley | Nov 16, 2020

State Rep. Steve Reick believes politics rather than COVID-19 prompted the cancellation of the fall Veto Session of the Illinois legislature.

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