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Former Illinois legislator advocates ending 'endless tax hikes'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 21, 2021

Former GOP state Rep. David McSweeney is looking to put an end to climbing Illinois taxes during Gov. J.B. Pritzker's tenure.

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Reick accuses Pritzker of 'slow-walking' federal loan repayments, costing Illinois millions

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 13, 2021

Republican state Rep. Steve Reick is challenging Gov. J.B. Pritzker over Illinois' obligation to pay off Unemployment Trust funds rather than simply hoping that the federal government will forgive the debt.

DeWitte on anti-cime efforts: 'The Democrats' approach is not working'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 11, 2021

State Sen. Don DeWitte (R-West Dundee) is demanding action on the violent-crime bills filed by Republican lawmakers with the goal of curbing the state’s rising violent crime rate.

'You don't know what's in their hearts': Ugaste speaks out about amendments to the Healthcare Right of Conscience Act

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 29, 2021

Republican state Rep. Dan Ugaste argues those standing in opposition to the ongoing push for amendments to the Health Care Right of Conscience Act have taken their position for good reason.

Ugaste challenges Illinois governor's 'one-person rule'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 28, 2021

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste says he's out to put an end to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s one-man rule on the COVID-19 front.

McConchie says Democrats are 'unwilling to discuss solutions' to rising crime rate

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 25, 2021

Republican state Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Lake Zurich) is pushing to put the state of Illinois’ rising crime problem on center stage.

New security measures for signing up for IDES benefits come 'better late than never' for Ugaste's constituents

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 3, 2021

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) wants his constituents to know they can finally feel safe about signing up for benefits with the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

McConchie: Pritzker 'is more concerned with protecting the political elite than the people of Illinois'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 1, 2021

State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) argues Gov. J.B. Pritzker is becoming memorable for all the wrong reasons.

DeWitte, legislative committee 'questioning ISBE's authority,' not the benefit of masking up

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 30, 2021

Veteran GOP state Sen. Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) joins fellow Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) in questioning the Illinois State Board of Education's authority to level financial punishments against schools that buck state mask mandates, but he's not panning the use of masks itself.

Ugaste brings attention to Democrats' deference to Pritzker

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 29, 2021

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-St. Charles) took to Facebook to draw attention to a KPVI story on how Democratic lawmakers have gone along with Gov. J.B. Pritzker's pandemic response.

Reick reminds anglers Fall Trout Fishing Season opens Saturday, Oct. 16

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 29, 2021

For state Rep. Steven Reick (R-Woodstock), the countdown to trout season is on.

Illinois' DeWitte offers constituents 'hands-on' assistance with Back to Business grants

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 25, 2021

Illinois Back to Business grants? Republican state Sen. Don DeWitte says he's got those in his district covered.

Wilcox: 'Come find a new furry friend' at pet adoption event

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 23, 2021

State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) is hoping to match up some pets looking for a home with new best friends at the Huntley Fall Festival this weekend.

Wilcox: 'What we have here is the largest utility hike in history'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 18, 2021

State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) sees only trouble in the state’s new clean energy bill.

DeWitte on energy bill: 'Every ratepayer in Illinois will absorb this increase'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 18, 2021

State Sen. Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) laments every Illinois resident is being forced to pay the price for Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s handling of the state’s energy industry.

McConchie honors troops: 'Thank you for making the world a better place'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 12, 2021

Senate Republican leader and former Army National Guardsman Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) was among GOP members who recently gathered in the Capitol to mark the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and to dedicate a memorial to all the soldiers, airmen, sailors and Marines who gave their lives in the quest to create a better world and country.

Wilcox on redistricting: 'The process is a joke and the majority party knows it'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 4, 2021

Veteran state Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) recently posted a list of grievances against the Democrats' redistricting legislation.

Skillicorn: 'Release the full transcript of Biden’s call'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 4, 2021

Former Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-West Dundee) wants to know everything President Joe Biden talked about with then-Afghan President Ashraf Ghani after excerpts from a July phone call reveal he appeared to urge him to push the “perception” of stability in the region.

McHenry County Board member Yensen on proposed pay hike: 'We haven't had a raise for some time'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 26, 2021

Illinois Policy Institute thinks it’s a strange time for McHenry County administrators to be considering giving themselves a raise.

McLaughlin: Census numbers 'confirm that the Democrats’ redistricting plan violates the U.S. Constitution'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 21, 2021

Republican state Rep. Martin McLaughlin of Barrington says the Democrats in Springfield acted unlawfully when drawing up maps for redistricting.

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