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Illinois' DeWitte: 'If you're hosting a summer BBQ, your ribs cost 7.2% more than they did a year ago'

By Solange DeLisle | Jul 28, 2022

If you plan to host a cookout sometime this summer, you can expect to pay more for almost everything you need to feed your guests, and state Sen. Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) wants his constituents to know how much more it'll cost.

DeWitte calls for meaningful tax relief to help Illinois families: 'Enough is enough'

By Solange DeLisle | Jul 20, 2022

As Illinoisans continue to feel the financial pinch amid another report of record inflation, state Sen. Donald DeWitte (R-St. Charles) is calling upon the state's Democrat lawmakers to consider meaningful tax relief.

Wilcox on companies leaving Illinois: 'The continuing exodus of wealth from Illinois is a death spiral'

By Solange DeLisle | Jul 1, 2022

Illinois state Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) blames the State's "declining business friendliness" for why companies are choosing to leave Illinois, as another opts to move its headquarters.

McLaughlin on companies leaving Illinois: 'We have to implement policies that promote investment'

By Solange DeLisle | Jul 1, 2022

Illinois state Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) continues to express the need for more business-friendly policies as another company moves its headquarters out-of-state.

Wilcox: 'I’m calling for legislators to return to Springfield immediately to provide meaningful relief at the pump'

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 28, 2022

State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) wants legislators to get back to the drawing board to bring "meaningful relief at the pump" for Illinoisans who have been impacted by skyrocketing gas prices across the state.

McConchie criticizes Pritzker for ignoring inflation and gas prices: 'Instead of dealing with these vital issues, Pritzker is embracing an extreme agenda'

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 28, 2022

Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie has criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) for ignoring pressing issues including inflation and rising fuel costs and instead is focusing on abortion even though it remains legal in Illinois.

NRCC calls out Underwood for campaigning with 'socialist' Jayapal

By Solange DeLisle | Feb 23, 2022

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has called out U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-West Chicago) for participating in a virtual fundraiser alongside Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA).

Wilcox: 'Biden bucks' helped improve Illinois finances, not Pritzker

By Solange DeLisle | Feb 13, 2022

State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) has credited "Biden bucks" for improving the state's finances, not Gov. J.B. Protzker (D-IL) who introduced additional spending as part of the latest budget proposal.

Ugaste calls for further action following House DCFS hearing: 'Our children cannot wait'

By Solange DeLisle | Feb 6, 2022

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Director Marc Smith faced a lot of questions during a lengthy virtual hearing, but state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) wants further action taken.

Mazzochi blames Illinois Democrats for allowing 'frivolous' lawsuits to be more lucrative

By Solange DeLisle | Dec 16, 2021

Several Republican lawmakers in Illinois have criticized the state's tort law which they believe allows for "frivolous lawsuits" that cost both the tax payers and potential economic growth for the area.

Ugaste: 'Life and legacy' of Pearl Harbor survivors important as America marks 80 years since deadly attack

By Solange DeLisle | Dec 11, 2021

As the nation remembers the attacks on Pearl Harbor 80 years ago, Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) stressed the importance of hearing stories from those who witnessed and survived the tragedy.

DeWitte: 'ISBE can't just arbitrarily determine how it will enforce mandates'

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 17, 2021

State Sen. Donald DeWitte (R-St. Charles) and other Republicans in the legislature have questioned whether the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has the authority to reprimand school districts by threatening to withhold state funding for not complying with Gov. J.B. Pritzker's (D-IL) mask mandate.

'Let us never forget;' McConchie reflects on 20th anniversary of 9/11

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 17, 2021

State Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie (R-Lake Zurich) reflected upon the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on our country and thanked the men and women who fought for our freedom during the 20- year war in Afghanistan.

McLaughlin: New district maps resemble 'Picasso painting'

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 23, 2021

Even with objections from Republican lawmakers, community advocacy groups and government reform organizations who asked to hold off on finalizing district maps until official data from the U.S. Census bureau was received, Illinois' new Democrat-approved legislative maps have become law.

DeWitte backs 'bold statement' by State Board of Education to resume full-time in-person learning in the fall

By Solange DeLisle | May 23, 2021

The Illinois State Board of Education has given the go-ahead for districts to resume full in-person learning beginning next school year now that vaccines have been made readily available to children over 12 years old.

Weber calls legislative leadership term limit bill 'a start' to ethics reform in Illinois

By Solange DeLisle | Apr 22, 2021

A bill that would limit the number of years ranking majority and minority leaders can hold in the Illinois Legislature is headed to the full House for a vote.

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