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Rep. Tom Weber uses video to chide lawmakers about rising Illinois taxes

By Robert Hadley | 5 years ago

State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Fox Lake) made sure his vehicle’s fuel tank was full the evening of June 30, the day before a 19-cents-per-gallon increase in the gasoline tax – double the previous rate – went into effect.

Crystal Lake Fire District president says all counties should be allowed to dissolve townships

By Robert Hadley | Dec 20, 2018

Kevin Sarnwick, president of the Crystal Lake Rural Fire Protection District, said he is skeptical of the benefits of a potential new law allowing McHenry County to dissolve its 17 townships.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Morrison, Ives urge rebuilding GOP after Rauner confesses election apathy

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A bombshell new report that soon-to-be ex-Gov. Bruce Rauner bailed out on his reelection campaign has some Republicans fuming.

Wilcox: shared values, authenticity led to state Senate win

By Robert Hadley | Nov 7, 2018

Retired Col. Craig Wilcox has captured the state Senate seat he was appointed to fill when Sen. Pam Althoff (R-McHenry) retired Sept. 30.

From Prairie State Wire

Rauner concedes governor's race to Pritzker

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner conceded defeat Tuesday night as Democrat J.B. Pritzker claimed the governorship of Illinois, capturing 59 percent of the vote to Rauner’s 35 percent.

Wilcox receives engineers' union endorsement

By Robert Hadley | Oct 26, 2018

The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 150 recently endorsed Craig Wilcox for Illinois State Senate.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Roskam speaks at opioid forum with U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois), a co-sponsor of opioid legislation, spoke at two events on Monday with Surgeon General Jerome Adams, both aimed at addressing the opioid crisis.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Daily Herald, Chicago Tribune endorse Roskam for Congress

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, running for re-election for the 6th Congressional District seat he has held since 2007, was recently endorsed by the Daily Herald and Chicago Tribune newspapers.

Wilcox: State has a serious spending problem

By Robert Hadley | Oct 18, 2018

State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) says in light of a recent report that Illinois state and local governments waste $100 million annually, lawmakers need to refocus spending on issues that bring tangible improvements.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Axios names 'Casten Mean Tweets' ad from Roskam campaign as Ad of the Week

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A recent digital ad from U.S. Rep Peter Roskam (R-IL) has earned the Ad of the Week designation from Axios, an international news website.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Congressional District 6 voters take Casten tweets to task in new Roskam ad

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A series of Sean Casten’s Tweets and debate statements face scrutiny in a new digital ad from the campaign of U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.).

Senate candidate Wilcox backs tax reform, new leadership

By Robert Hadley | Oct 9, 2018

Craig Wilcox, a District 32 candidate for the Illinois Senate, says a triple threat of high taxes, underemployment and bleak prospects are driving residents to leave the state.

From DuPage Policy Journal

U.S. Rep. Roskam: Casten is a D.C. lobbyist

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A recent ad from U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois) reveals his opponent has served for several years as a Washington, D.C., lobbyist, despite running an outsider campaign.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Roskam urges Casten to return Pritzker dollars

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Amid recent fraud allegations against gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker (D), U.S. Congressman Peter Roskam (R-IL) is challenging his opponent, Democrat Sean Casten, to return campaign donations from Pritzker.

Former senator lauds Wilcox's dedication to the community as he campaigns to succeed her

By Robert Hadley | Oct 4, 2018

Former Sen. Pamela Althoff recently endorsed Republican Senate candidate Craig Wilcox and said the retired Air Force colonel places “service to our community before himself.”

Wilcox celebrates service, Air Force birthday

By Robert Hadley | Sep 28, 2018

Illinois Republican Senate candidate Craig Wilcox celebrated the Air Force’s 71st birthday with a social media post honoring that branch of the armed services.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Anti-fraud bill co-sponsored by Roskam advances to floor vote

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Illinois Rep. Peter Roskam’s co-sponsored bill aimed at reducing Medicare fraud has met Ways and Means Committee approval, placing it a step closer to a floor vote in the full House.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Roskam bill to grow Illinois manufacturing passes House, Senate

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Legislation U.S. Congressman Peter Roskam (R-Illinois) co-sponsored this year to end outdated tariffs on non-U.S. goods recently drew both House and Senate approval.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Casten working with Speaker Madigan to raise funds in Washington

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam’s re-election campaign claims his opponent, Sean Casten, has struck an agreement with Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) to raise campaign funds for Casten in Washington, D.C.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Roskam ad exposes Casten's lobbying work

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Democrat Sean Casten has apparently lobbied members of Congress for tax incentives and subsidies on behalf of his company, according to a new campaign ad from U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois).