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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 63: Millions Have Been Diverted From Gun-Related Funds, Dems Want More

Millions Have Been Diverted From Gun-Related Funds, Dems Want More

By Press release submission | Dec 15, 2019

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Underwood won't define position on upcoming impeachment vote

Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Illinois) did not respond to requests for comment from the McHenry County Times regarding the upcoming vote by the U.S. House of Representatives on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

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Casten to Support Articles of Impeachment

By Press release submission | 3 days ago

Today, U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) announced that he will support the Articles of Impeachment against the President of the United States. This past Tuesday, the House Judiciary Committee introduced the two Articles of Impeachment.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 32: Senate Week in Review: December 2–6, 2019

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2019

A recent report ranks Illinois at the bottom of the 50 states for fiscal transparency, and as a new decade looms, lawmakers must commit to improving the state’s system of drawing legislative boundaries to limit undue influence from politicians and special interests.

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Fred Eychaner donates $5,800 to Jack D. Franks' election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 10, 2019

Fred Eychaner donated $5,800 to Democrat Jack D. Franks' election campaign committee, Supporters of Jack D Franks, on Dec. 10, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives attends launch of Aurora pregnancy center, a stark contrast to its neighbor

By Glenn Minnis | 6 days ago

Republican congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) recently spent time at the new Waterleaf Pregnancy Center celebrating the sanctity of life.

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Rep. Skillicorn backs work requirement for qualified food stamp recipients

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 9, 2019

State House Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) supports a proposal that would demand more from “able-bodied” Illinoisans who are on the receiving end of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, also known as food stamps.

From Lake County Gazette

Rep. McSweeney vows to 'Cut Illinois Taxes Now'

By Glenn Minnis | 6 days ago

State House Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) plans to do something about the fact that Illinois was found by a recent national survey to be “the least tax-friendly” state in the U.S.

From Kane County Reporter

Rep. Ugaste puts his faith in the system to help root out political corruption

By Glenn Minnis | 6 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) knows only one thing for sure regarding the ongoing federal corruption probe enveloping state government in Springfield and powerful Chicago Democrats such as longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan – where there is smoke, there is fire.

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Rep. Skillicorn, GOP colleagues 'push for special session on ethics reform'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 6, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn’s (R-Crystal Lake) plan for bringing ethics reform to Springfield is as clear as it direct.

From Prairie State Wire

ILGOP adds Cook County Circuit Court Clerk to 'Democrat Crime Ring Tracker'

By Glenn Minnis | 9 days ago

The Illinois Republican Party has updated its Illinois Democrat Crime Ring Tracker to include the name of Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Climate expert says Democrats are more useful at home than in Madrid

By Glenn Minnis | 10 days ago

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) is among a group of 14 Democratic lawmakers now attending the United Nations Climate Conference in Madrid, which critics argue is an unnecessarily costly and somewhat hypocritical endeavor.

From Prairie State Wire

New session will reveal how serious Pritzker is about independent mapmaking

By Glenn Minnis | 10 days ago

All eyes will be on Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker at the start of the new session to see if the Democratic leader has any intention of making good on his pledge to bring fair electoral mapmaking to the state.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives throws her support behind Patlak in Cook County, inviting venom from at least one member of 'the Squad'

By Glenn Minnis | 10 days ago

Republican congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) recently drew criticism from U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan), a charter member of "the Squad” – four famously progressive Democratic U.S. Reps. – after Ives publicly voiced her support for Cook County Board Commissioner Dan Patlak’s reelection efforts.

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Alice Reilly donates $1,000 to Katherine M. Keefe's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 5, 2019

Alice Reilly donated $1,000 to Republican Katherine M. Keefe's election campaign committee, Committee to Elect Katherine M Keefe, on Dec. 5, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

From DuPage Policy Journal

Casten Sits on Agreement That Would Protect IL-06 Jobs

By Press release submission | 12 days ago

Sean Casten may be globe-trotting with Nancy Pelosi, but back home he is sitting on a trade agreement that will protect Illinois manufacturing jobs.

From DuPage Policy Journal

‘The Squad’ Targets Ives

By Press release submission | 12 days ago

“Rashida Tlaib Just Made My Point”

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 32: Senate Week in Review: Nov. 25-29, 2019; Thanksgiving Day – A Historical perspective

By Lene Caracas-Apuntar | Dec 3, 2019

We’re going to take a break from politics in this latest edition of my column to focus on something far more important to our lives: Thanksgiving for all the gifts, blessings and opportunities we have as citizens of this great country.

From Kane County Reporter

Rep. Ugaste backs bill that would affect compensation of outgoing legislators

By Glenn Minnis | 14 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is coming up on a year of service in Springfield, but he's already grown frustrated by some basic inconsistencies.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 63: Park and Recreational Facility Construction (PARC) Grant Program Accepting Applications

By Press release submission | Dec 2, 2019

Park and Recreational Facility Construction (PARC) Grant Program Accepting Applications