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McHenry County school districts divided on conforming to state’s new sex education policy

By LGIS News Service | Jun 24, 2022

Eighteen school districts in McHenry County are divided on conforming to Illinois’ new law that aligns sex education policies for grades K-12 with national standards.

DeWitte: 'Illinois is among the states that has lost the most manufacturing workers in the last five years'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 23, 2022

State Sen. Don DeWitte (R-West Dundee) said in his e-newsletter that Caterpillar's decision to move its headquarters out of state is bad news for Illinois and would lead to the loss of 230 jobs.

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DeWitte: Pritzker's 'administration failed to follow a federal recommendation to adopt free fraud-fighting tools’

By Zachary Richter | Jun 23, 2022

Sen. Don DeWitte blames the Pritzker administration for the billions of dollars in payments made to fraudsters.

State Senator Wilcox seeks second term

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 20, 2022

Illinois state Sen. Craig Wilcox represents the 32nd State Senate District and is pursuing a second term.

Weber on legislation changing 'accident' to 'crash': 'Honored to have shepherded this bill'

By David Beasley | Jun 15, 2022

A bill sponsored by State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) to change the word "accident" to "crash" in state law when referring to traffic incidents gained bipartisan support and will take effect July 1.

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McLaughlin: 'The only reason that our state lags economically is due to anti-business, anti-competitive policies at the state level'

By David Beasley | Jun 15, 2022

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) shared a recent study that found Illinois' economy is doing worse than those of its neighboring states, a situation the legislator attributes "to anti-business, anti-competitive" state policies.

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McConchie: Bill 'will ensure sexual predators cannot escape justice in Illinois'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 13, 2022

State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) said legislation he and Rep. Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) pushed will close a legal loophole for accused sexual predators.

Wilcox on the Parental Notification of Abortion Act repeal: 'I voted against the legislation'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 8, 2022

Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) said in his June 6 e-newsletter that he did not support the repeal of the Parental Notification of Abortion Act, and he believes that this repeal will sideline parents' role in one of the most impactful decisions by their children.

Wilcox: 'We urged Democrats NOT to rely on one-time COVID relief funds'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 4, 2022

Illinois State Senator Craig Wilcox aimed harsh criticism towards Democrats this week for the party's handling of COVID. In a Facebook post, State Sen. Wilcox said, "During the budget debate for the FY23 spending plan (increases operational, year-to-year spending by almost $3 billion) we urged Democrats NOT to rely on one-time COVID relief funds and associated revenues for ongoing spending.

DeWitte on gas pump stickers: 'This mandate is nothing more than an election-year gimmick by the Governor'

By David Beasley | Jun 3, 2022

When they read new state stickers at gas pumps in Illinois about tax relief, motorists should remember that the "relief' is really just a postponement, State Sen. Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) said in a recent newsletter to constituents.

Wilcox: 'Ethics reform should have been a top priority during the 2022 session'

By Zachary Richter | May 27, 2022

Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) is criticizing his Democratic colleagues for blocking 'substantive' ethics reform.

Ugaste on DCFS director contempt citations: 'Something needs to be done for the good of these kids'

By David Beasley | May 26, 2022

With Marc Smith, director of the the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services facing his 11th contempt citation, State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is concerned about the care children are receiving by the agency.

Ugaste: 'The safety of our residents should be a top priority for lawmakers every day'

By Karen Kidd | May 25, 2022

Democrat lawmakers are trying to play catch-up ahead of this year's elections after their law-and-order bill, passed last year, fell short, Chicagoland state representative said in social media post this week

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.

Ugaste: 'It's nice that we are finally talking about tax reduction on the floor'

By Glenn Minnis | May 19, 2022

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) wants to see more being done in Springfield to relieve the pressure he senses is being felt by taxpayers across the state.

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: 'General Assembly must hold legislative hearings to demand answers from the Pritzker Administration'

By Zachary Richter | May 11, 2022

Sen. Don DeWitte (R-West Dundee) has asked the General Assembly to hold hearings and demand answers from the Pritzker administration regarding alleged mismanagement at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home.

McConchie: 'I pledge to always support policies that will help our local businesses grow and thrive'

By Zachary Richter | May 7, 2022

State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Lake Zurich) recently took to Facebook to acknowledge National Small Business Week.

Reick: 'House Bill 5412 was a lousy bill. These amendments don't do much to improve it'

By Zachary Richter | May 5, 2022

During the April 9 House floor session, Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) asked Rep. Marcus Evans (D-Chicago) about proposed amendments to House Bill 5412, a bill that would make contractors responsible for claims against their subcontractors.

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