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The ramifications of school closures: 'Students fell behind in baseline performance in many categories compared to 2019 levels'

By Steven Hughes | Nov 11, 2022

In an effort to manage to COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker closed schools to do remote learning — an effort constantly criticized by the GOP.

Ugaste: 'The SAFE-T Act needs to be repealed today'

By Steven Hughes | Nov 4, 2022

Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-St. Charles) recently took to Facebook to urge the repeal of the criminal justice reform SAFE-T Act.

Community Unit School District 300: 'This budget is designed to support our students to discover, innovate and succeed'

By Steven Hughes | Oct 13, 2022

The Community Unit School District 300 board of education held a meeting for updates on projects.

District 300 Board of Education: 'How do we best problem solve, address needs in our schools with our students'

By Steven Hughes | Oct 13, 2022

The Community Unit School District 300 board of education held a meeting on upcoming events and district policies.

Wilcox: 'I have never seen this number of lawsuits filed against a piece of legislation'

By Steven Hughes | Oct 12, 2022

At last count, 23 state's attorneys have filed lawsuits against the entirety or provisions of the criminal justice reform SAFE-T Act.

Wilcox: 'The no cash bail provision of the Act makes our communities less safe'

By Steven Hughes | Sep 15, 2022

In Sen. Craig Wilcox's (R-McHenry) most recent Capitol Report, he offered his constituents an opportunity to speak out against the SAFE-T Act.

DeWitte blames Prizker for IDOC, DCFS issues

By Steven Hughes | Aug 15, 2022

An Illinois Northern District Judge held the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) responsible for not complying with the court’s order to improve the quality of health for incarcerated people.

Wilcox calls audit of DCFS 'upsetting'

By Steven Hughes | Aug 4, 2022

Senator Craig Wilcox voiced his thoughts about the director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

Wilcox on rising food prices: 'Look at those price increases over just 12 months'

By Steven Hughes | Jul 26, 2022

Sen. Craig Wilcox voiced his concerns about the rising food prices in Illinois.

Holder White: 'Being appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court is the honor of a lifetime'

By Steven Hughes | Jul 12, 2022

Lisa Holder White has joined the Illinois Supreme Court after getting appointed earlier this summer.

Election stickers at Illinois gas pumps: McConchie says, 'Illinois families deserve better'

By Steven Hughes | May 24, 2022

Senator Dan McConchie took to Facebook to express how gas pumps are being used for political gain through 4” x 8” stickers by Governor J.B. Pritzker.

Weber: 'Transparent from the audit that DCFS is more broken'

By Steven Hughes | May 20, 2022

An audit of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services garnered heat from politicians seeking changes.

Reick: 'Report issued by the auditor last week shines a harsh light' on DCFS

By Steven Hughes | May 19, 2022

Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) released a statement following a critical audit of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

DeWitte: 'While Illinois’ grade remains a C-, the needle is moving up following new investments'

By Steven Hughes | May 4, 2022

Illinois recently got a C-minus on an infrastructure report card by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

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McConchie seeking permanent tax cuts: 'What we need to do is have this on an ongoing basis'

By Steven Hughes | Apr 14, 2022

Senator Dan McConchie highlighted on the Captial floor how his Republican colleagues are helping Illinois residents’ taxes through a new bill.

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Weber: 'This law will close the loophole that allowed a child sex offender to work a kiddie ride at the state fair last year'

By Steven Hughes | Apr 12, 2022

State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is working to keep child sex offenders away from events such as state fairs.

Ugaste backs bill to change nursing home visitation rights: 'There are those in this state who did not get to see their loved ones'

By Steven Hughes | Apr 5, 2022

Illinois Rep. Dan Ugaste took a moment on the House floor to tell about his wife not being able to see her mother before she died in a nursing home during the pandemic.

McLaughlin: 'Democrats promised a sweeping anti-crime package this session, but there's been little said and even less done'

By Steven Hughes | Apr 4, 2022

Illinois Rep. Martin McLaughlin recently called out state Democrats’ lack of criminal justice reform efforts.

Weber: 'The chair has refused to allow commonsense ethics bills to be debated or voted on'

By Steven Hughes | Mar 29, 2022

Rep. Tom Weber (R-Fox Lake) said the Ethics and Elections Committee chair didn’t allow discussion or voting on ethics legislation.

DeWitte on lowering gas prices: 'Illinoisans need this type of relief and they needed right now'

By Steven Hughes | Mar 23, 2022

Senator Don Dewitte joins the chorus of Illinois Republicans wanting to lower gas prices — AAA reported the average price at the pump is $4.99 in Illinois.

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