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McLaughlin blames Pritzker administration: $1.9 billion was 'paid out on fraudulent IDES claims by the state'

By Trina Thomas | Sep 4, 2022

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) has criticized Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's administration for failing to handle fraudulent unemployment claims.

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Illinois state senator: ‘We witnessed an attack on America right in our own backyard’

By Trina Thomas | Jul 6, 2022

State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) offered his condolences to those affected by the shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, which left seven dead and dozens wounded.

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Southwood: 'This legislative package, if passed, could be the beginning of a safer Illinois for all of us'

By Trina Thomas | Feb 11, 2022

Illinois Fraternal Order of Police President Chris Southwood recently provided a statement on the legislative package that Senate Republicans introduced that contains provisions designed to support law enforcement officers and deter criminals.

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Ugaste calls for eradication of SAFE-T Act, 'Give law enforcement support and resources'

By Trina Thomas | Jan 23, 2022

Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Hampshire) recently called on lawmakers to put a halt on the SAFE-T Act.

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Durkin introduces retail theft legislation: ‘We have to change course’

By Trina Thomas | Dec 30, 2021

Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) has created legislation to address retail theft for the state of Illinois.

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Wilcox proud of local veterans representing McHenry at 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

By Trina Thomas | Nov 14, 2021

Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) took to Facebook to express his pride over a group of McHenry veterans who represented the region's veterans at the centennial ceremony of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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McLaughlin on IDES response to unemployment claims: 'waiting four weeks or more is unacceptable'

By Trina Thomas | May 27, 2021

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin recently condemned the unemployment claim process after Illinois residents complained about being hung up on by IDES representatives and long wait times for a returned call.

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Illinois GOP pushing to change redistricting rules to give 'the people what they want' while in minority

By Trina Thomas | Apr 4, 2021

Illinois' Republican House and Senate lawmakers collaborated efforts March 30 to introduce the People's Independent Maps Act — a proposal that allows legislative redistricting maps to be decided by an independent commission.