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Lake in the Hills attorney Troy Owens: What Pritzker is doing is absurd!

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 2, 2020

Lake in the Hills attorney Troy Owens, whose restraining order against Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s mitigation order was denied on Friday, said what the governor is doing is absurd.

Attorney John Dickson, plaintiffs afraid Pritzker will bully them out of business

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 2, 2020

An attorney who represents 37 restaurants in their fight against Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s latest lockdown orders said the governor is essentially bullying restaurants out of business.

Cary Park District reopens Community Center lobby, other facilities

By Kyla Asbury | Sep 28, 2020

As parts of Illinois head into Phase 3 of reopening, Cary Park District will be reopening certain facilities and amenities.

Ugaste: Pritzker exceeds authority by extending stay-at-home order

By Kyla Asbury | May 4, 2020

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) believes Gov. J.B. Pritzker is exceeding his authority for extending stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic for more than 30 days.

Rep. Ugaste says taxes are too high, Illinoisians want property tax relief now

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 31, 2020

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) wants immediate property tax relief for his constituents, saying at a March 3 press conference that Illinois taxes are too high.

DeWitte upset that Pritzker budget proposal will harm education, local governments

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 28, 2020

State Sen. Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) did not agree with the budget proposal Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced last week.

Reick calls withholding budget proposal funding irresponsible

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 27, 2020

House Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) said during a press conference last week that he did not agree with Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal, calling it a shame that the governor would hold school funding hostage pending a tax increase.

From Prairie State Wire

Republican lawmakers disappointed in governor's budget proposal

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Illinois Republicans were disappointed after hearing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal last week

From Lake County Gazette

Sen. McConchie supports bipartisan legislation for fair maps

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Heights) supports bipartisan legislation that would push for fair maps when the state's district lines are reconsidered next year.

From Prairie State Wire

Bipartisan group of lawmakers, fair-mapping advocates speak out against gerrymandering

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

A bipartisan group of legislators and policy watchdogs met Thursday to discuss their commitment to bringing fair district mapping to state and local politics throughout Illinois.

From Lake County Gazette

McConchie questions inspector generals during senate hearing

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) questioned several executive inspector generals regarding state employees that are considered a threat to others during last week's Senate House Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform hearing.

From Prairie State Wire

Republican leaders would have liked more from Pritzker's speech, but will run with 'spirit of collaboration'

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

While House and Senate Republicans were critical of many aspects of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address on Wednesday, most remain hopeful that he was sincere about bringing about a spirit of bipartisan collaboration.

Only one side of the aisle showing a sense of urgency on ethics reform, McConchie, Butler say

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 21, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) recently held a press conference to stress the urgency of ethics reform in a state government that seems to have misplaced its moral compass.

From Prairie State Wire

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois urges passage of License to Work Act

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) recently held a press conference to show its support for a senate bill that would end the practice of suspending state motorists' driver's licenses for non-driving offenses.

Three new bills approved on House floor

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 8, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) shared his thoughts on three bills on the House floor this week, opposing two of them and supporting one.

Sen. McConchie voices concerns over housing bill

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 27, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) wants to nail down more specifics in a bill that would allow property tax incentives for newly constructed or renovated rental properties if they include affordable housing units.

McConchie seeks more clarity on wage-theft bill

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 27, 2019

During a recent hearing before the Senate Executive Subcommittee on Special Issues, Illinois state Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) asked for more clarification on a bill that intends to protect construction employees from wage theft.

From Prairie State Wire

Sen. Oberweis opposes gambling expansion bill

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The Illinois Senate passed a bill on June 2 that supports a vertical capital bill and expands the state's gambling access.

From Prairie State Wire

House passes severance bill for college coaches

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

A bill passed the House on Tuesday that exempts college athletics coaches who are compensated by non-government funds from severance pay when they are dismissed for misconduct.

From Lake County Gazette

Sen. Wilcox passes first bill, endures floor ritual

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) was hazed during debate on his first bill last week, as most freshman lawmakers are when they introduce their first bills on the floor.