Illinois Representative Allen Skillicorn (R-66th)

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Crystal Lake, IL 60014-1833

Illinois Representative Allen Skillicorn (R-66th) News

• Rep. Skillicorn inspects immigrant detention operations at McHenry County Jail

  by Amanda Smith-Teutsch | Sep 17, 2019

  

  Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) recently toured a local county jail that is being used to house federal inmates.

• Carolyn Schofield supporter lobbied for one of the largest tax increases in Illinois history

  by W.J. Kennedy | Sep 5, 2019

  

  When McHenry County Board member Carolyn Schofield challenged Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) in the Republican primary for the 66th District over three years ago, she received an endorsement from the Illinois Education Association (IEA). This spring, the powerful teachers’ union lobbied the General Assembly for approval of the progressive income tax, one of the largest tax increases in state history.

• Power, politics take priority over child protection in broken state government, Rep. Skillicorn says

  by Glenn Minnis | May 28, 2019

  

  Republican state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (East Dundee) is questioning the state’s priorities amid reports the wife of House Speaker Mike Madigan is seeking funds for her private Arts Council as part of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s $41.5 billion capital bill plan while the lack of funding is widely considered one of the primary factors accounting for the recent deaths of 112 children under the state’s care.

• Rep. Skillicorn, GOP colleagues not plugged in to Pritzker's 'oppressive fees,' 'regressive taxes'

  by Kyla Asbury | May 27, 2019

  

  Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) resorted to humor at a press conference last Tuesday, May 21 when discussing a bevy of eye-opening tax increases proposed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the most jarring being a gas tax bill that includes an electric vehicle (EV)-registration fee hike from $17.50 to $1,000 that's become a national punchline.

• Guzzardi rent control bill is well intended but 'will lead to unintended consequences,' Skillicorn says

  by Karen Kidd | Feb 27, 2019

  

  A Chicago Democrat lawmaker's second attempt to eliminate Illinois' statewide rent control ban is likely well-intended but will have "unintended consequences," state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) said during a recent interview.

• Skillicorn says Democratic-controlled Rules Committee is too powerful

  by Glenn Minnis | Feb 2, 2019

  

  Veteran state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is leading the charge among Republicans in speaking out against the state's Democrats granting even more power to the House Rules Committee they control.

• Skillicorn will not support parental-bullying bill

  by Glenn Minnis | Feb 2, 2019

  

  State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) leaves no debate about where he stands on a bill that would make parental bullying a crime.

• Skillicorn calls for end to pensions for state lawmakers

  by Glenn Minnis | Jan 28, 2019

  

  State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) argues the reasons for his proposed legislation that would prohibit newly elected House members from joining the state’s General Assembly Retirement System (GARS) are too many to count.

• Skillicorn opposes tax raises for department heads

  by Kyla Asbury | Jan 15, 2019

  

  Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) opposes the new bill providing 15 percent raises for certain state department heads.

• Skillicorn: Ives will be missed

  by Glenn Minnis | Jan 11, 2019

  

  In Rep. Allen Skillicorn’s (R-East Dundee) mind, his former Republican colleague Jeanne Ives has become an institution around Springfield.

• Skillicorn encourages state GOP to regroup

  From Prairie State Wire

  by Glenn Minnis | Jan 4, 2019

  

  State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) views the GOP's losses in November as an opportunity for rebirth.

• Skillicorn, Ives speak out against potential hike in gas tax

  From Prairie State Wire

  by Glenn Minnis | Dec 19, 2018

  

  State Reps. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) and Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) are combining forces to fight a rumored gas tax increase.

• Skillicorn offers constituents free gun safety training class

  by Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Aug 8, 2018

  

  Constituents of the 66th District recently attended a free conceal and carry training course offered by Rep. Allen Skillicorn.

• 'Show me the money,' Skillicorn says about Universal Basic Income proposal

  by Karen Kidd | Jul 22, 2018

  

  Illinois state House Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) believes a proposal for a Universal Basic Income (UBI) model by Chicago City Alderman Ameya Pawar would decimate welfare state jobs.

• GOP goes 'country club,' passes over Skillicorn

  From Kane County Reporter

  by W.J. Kennedy | Jul 19, 2018

  

  The state GOP continued its backlash against conservative members of the party when it passed over State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) to fill the 33rd Senate district seat vacated by Karen McConnaughay.

• Rumors still flying about Skillicorn running for state Senate

  by Glenn Minnis | Jun 26, 2018

  

  State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) is increasingly rumored to be among a list of candidates vying for the seat soon to be vacated by the planned retirement of Sen. Karen McConnaughay (R-St. Charles) in the 33rd District.

• Skillicorn won't endorse candidates who say they will take a pension

  by Glenn Minnis | Jun 26, 2018

  

  Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) wants to see more lawmakers cut in his own image when it comes to the issue of a state pension.

• Skillicorn introduces pages during House floor debate

  by Angela Underwood | Jun 18, 2018

  

  Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) had two special pages with him during House floor debate in April.

• Skillicorn to hold 'pension-focused' town hall on June 20

  by Glenn Minnis | Jun 15, 2018

  

  Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) has scheduled a “pension-focused” town hall gathering for June 20 at the Algonquin Village Hall beginning at 7 p.m.

• Free conceal and carry training for the first 12 respondents in the 66th District

  by Glenn Minnis | Jun 14, 2018

  

  Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee), an advent proponent of the Second Amendment, is sponsoring a pair of free conceal and carry training sessions.