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Reick: "The Governor just said: “I’ve made it my mission to ensure that our students get the quality education they deserve”

By McHenry Times Report | Sep 4, 2023

In a Sept. 1 Facebook post, Rep. Steve Reick pondered what Gov. J.B. Pritzker considered a “quality” education after killing the Invest in Kids Scholarship program. The program provided scholarships to non-public schools for students whose parents wanted another education option.

McConchie: 'We have a Guinness World Record Holder in the 26th District'

By McHenry Times Report | Aug 15, 2023

In an Aug. 14 Facebook post, Sen. Dan McConchie announced a new Guiness World Record holder existed within his district. That honor goes to the Sock Monkey Museum in Long Grove, with more than 2,000 sock monkeys on display.

LaHood: ‘What we’re focused on is exposing the malign activities of the Chinese Communist Party’

By McHenry Times Report | Aug 15, 2023

In an interview with WICS-TV, Congressman Darin LaHood, R-Ill., a member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, raised concerns about China’s ambitions and actions that he perceives as threatening to American interests.

Reick: 'The Illinois State Fair kicks off on Aug. 10 and features some big names for the Grandstand lineup this year'

By McHenry Times Report | Aug 10, 2023

The Illinois State Fair will soon be underway, and there’s plenty of time to explore before the fair wraps up on Aug. 20. In an Aug. 8 Facebook post, Rep. Steve Reick shared information about this year’s fair with his constituents.

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McHenry County College teaching kink to kids: ‘Yes, this class is all about sex—what’s not to like?’

By McHenry Times Report | Aug 9, 2023

McHenry County College in Illinois is offering a controversial course called 'Talking Dirty', which combines human sexuality and ethics, covering topics like foreplay, abortion, BDSM, “Why men rape” and more.

Pritzker signs five bills sponsored by Wilcox to 'improve the service provided to our veterans'

By McHenry Times Report | Aug 2, 2023

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed five bills sponsored and/or sponsored supported by Sen. Craig Wilcox, including several that provide support for veterans and their families, Wilcox reported July 31 in a news release on his Senate website.

Wilcox on $5bill in improper IDES Covid payments: ‘The issue was much worse than anyone thought’

By McHenry Times Report | Jul 28, 2023

Sen. Craig Wilcox has unleashed scathing criticism against Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his Administration, accusing them of concealing critical information regarding the dysfunction within IDES during and after the pandemic.

Sheriff Tadelman on Safe-T Act reinstatement: ‘Committed to working on behalf of our communities to keep citizens safe’

By McHenry Times Report | Jul 21, 2023

McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman said he is determining next steps after the reinstatement of the SAFE-T Act’s cashless bail provision known as the Pretrial Fairness Act.

Rep. Foster: 'This hospital and physician clinic will ensure countless residents in IL-11 can get quality care close to home'

By McHenry Times Report | Jul 21, 2023

U.S. Congressman Bill Foster, who represents Illinois' District 11, recently toured Crystal Lake's first hospital. This hospital will bring much needed hospital services closer to home for District 11 residents and create 150 new local jobs.

Ugaste warns more trouble could be brewing with the state's 'poorly funded' pension system

By McHenry Times Report | Jul 18, 2023

Illinois Rep. Dan Ugaste took to Facebook on July 3 to express his worries that the worst may still be to come with the state's embattled pension system.

Pritzker says 'we need a national gun ban,' as state gun debate plays out in Illinois' courts

By McHenry Times Report | Jul 18, 2023

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is throwing his support behind a push for a federal gun ban, despite the gun and magazine ban he seeks to impose in Illinois remaining mired in legal debate.

Sen. Wilcox: 'Seven hundred homeless veterans is seven hundred too many'

By McHenry Times Report | Jul 17, 2023

A bill championed by Sen. Craig Wilcox will benefit veterans facing homelessness when the new law goes into effect, according to a news release from the senator’s office.

DeWitte promotes new 'municipality-friendly legislation' which keeps more local revenue

By McHenry Times Report | Jul 17, 2023

Illinois Sen. Don DeWitte recently shared a post on Facebook promoting a new law which revised the Illinois Municipal Code to extend local administrative adjudication to all municipalities, rather than only home-rule municipalities.

Ugaste: 'Illinois' cocktails-to-go law has been extended for five more years'

By McHenry Times Report | Jul 13, 2023

Illinois state Rep Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) recently shared the news that Illinois' cocktails-to-go law has been extended five additional years.

Pritzker: 'Together, we are building an environmentally and economically prosperous future'

By McHenry Times Report | Jun 24, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity have steered $6 million in funding to the Energy Transition Navigators Program.

Pritzker administration pauses enrollment in immigrant healthcare program

By McHenry Times Report | Jun 24, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is facing pushback from immigrant rights groups after signing off on legislation to pause enrollment in the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults program as of July 1.

Wilcox: Budget ‘out of touch with the issues that are most important to everyday Illinoisans’

By McHenry Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

State Sen. Craig Wilcox, R-McHenry, is putting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s new state spending plan in his crosshairs, calling it little more than tricks and gimmicks in a post on his website.

Sen. McConchie: 'The people of Cook County should feel a bit of relief'

By McHenry Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) said he wants to make sure Cook County's next state's attorney will hold criminals accountable now that current State's Attorney Kim Foxx has announced that she won't seek another term.

Ugaste: 'I’m so sorry to hear about the tragic shooting that occurred last night in Geneva that killed two people'

By McHenry Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-St. Charles) is expressing regrets and is sending condolences following a murder-suicide shooting in Geneva on on June 14.

Ugaste: ‘Illinoisans deserve better than smoke and mirrors and this disgraceful budgetary circus’

By McHenry Times Report | Jun 15, 2023

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has called the fiscal year 2024 budget that Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed on June 7 the result of a “budgetary circus.”

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