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Monday, October 21, 2019

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From Kane County Reporter

Rep. Ugaste suggests applying the brakes to red-light cameras' sole use as a source of revenue

By Glenn Minnis | 8 hours ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) takes a practical view when it comes to the debate about red-light cameras in Illinois.

From DuPage Policy Journal

U.S. Rep. Crenshaw endorses Ives in her 6th District run to unseat Casten

By Glenn Minnis | 9 hours ago

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) is offering voters another reason for supporting Jeanne Ives in her run against incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District.

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Rep. Skillicorn seeks Illinois Chamber's support in call for repeal of state gas tax

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 19, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is calling on the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to join the growing list of those seeking a repeal of the recently enacted gas tax.

From Will County Gazette

Congressional candidate Gradel proving to be a tenacious campaign fundraiser in 14th District race

By Glenn Minnis | 3 days ago

Illinois Republican Congressional candidate Ted Gradel recently announced that his 14th District campaign raised $263,854 in the third quarter, positioning him as the field's top GOP candidate in terms of fundraising from individual donors.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Congressional candidate Ives responds to 6th District opponent Casten’s slur of another U.S. Rep.

By Glenn Minnis | 3 days ago

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) was not surprised to see U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) resort to personal attacks in his recent spat with U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas).

From Prairie State Wire

Unredacted Sandoval warrant reveals 'a crime ring masquerading as a political party,' ILGOP chairman says

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

The Illinois Republican Party points to the recent raid on the home and offices of longtime state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) as an illustration of just how far the state's Democrats are willing to go to impose their will.

From Prairie State Wire

New Planned Parenthood mega-clinic 'preying on pregnant women in Illinois and Missouri,' group says

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

With regard to Planned Parenthood's behemoth abortion facility that was built in secrecy near the southern Illinois-Missouri state line, leaders at the Thomas More Society insist they’ve seen this kind of thing before.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 32: Senate Week in Review: Oct. 7 - 11, 2019

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

In this report, you’ll find the final details of my summer survey, school visits, and a State Police phone scam warning.

From Lake County Gazette

Rep. McSweeney condemns gas tax hike, which cost drivers $100 million more in first month

By Glenn Minnis | 7 days ago

With news that Illinois taxpayers were forced to pay out $100 million more in gas taxes during the first month of last summer's new rate hike, Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) pointed out a bitter irony of the situation.

From Kane County Reporter

Rep. Ugaste stands behind a state ban on flavored nicotine products

By Glenn Minnis | 7 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is sponsoring a bill that targets flavored additives in electronic cigarettes and other vaping products, arguing that the growing industry should undergo the same scrutiny as tobacco did in years past.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 63: Rep. Reick Co-Sponsors Resolution Urging Congress to Ratify the USMCA

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2019

Rep. Reick Co-Sponsors Resolution Urging Congress to Ratify the USMCA

From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer deems Planned Parenthood's Downstate mega-clinic 'a complete disaster'

By Glenn Minnis | 10 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is convinced that Planned Parenthood’s secret construction of a so-called mega abortion clinic in southern Illinois is a 'disaster' for the pro-life movement as well as state taxpayers.

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Voters must be wary of unethical campaign tactics, Sen. Wilcox cautions

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 11, 2019

Illinois freshmen state Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) thinks the time has come for voters to establish guidelines about what is considered acceptable behavior in political campaigns.

From Kane County Reporter

Increasingly negative image not helping Illinois' chances for a recovery, Rep. Ugaste says

By Glenn Minnis | 10 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) wishes that for once the state could be in the spotlight for something positive rather than for all its fiscal shortcomings.

From Lake County Gazette

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 32: Senate Weeks in Review: Sept. 23 – Oct. 4, 2019

By Press release submission | 13 days ago

A cost of living report on McHenry County and a tax burden report about Illinois top the news in this latest column.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois tops Kiplinger’s list of 'least tax-friendly' states in nation

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | 13 days ago

Illinois has been named the nation’s 'least tax-friendly' state in a new analysis by Kiplinger.

From Prairie State Wire

U.S. Senate Resolution: No bailing out Illinois

By Karen Kidd | 13 days ago

The Land of Lincoln is suffering a number of financial woes, fueled in large part by unfunded pension liabilities, but neither Illinois nor any other state should expect a bailout from Uncle Sam, according to a resolution introduced into the senate last summer.

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Rep. Skillicorn's gloomy forecast for state gas tax hike proving to be accurate

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 8, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is giving Gov. J.B. Pritzker all the credit he believes is deserved based on reports that Illinois motorists spent $100 more in gas taxes during the first month of the state's new levy.

From Lake County Gazette

Rep. McSweeney pushes for ban on red-light cameras, from which Sen. Sandoval has allegedly profited

By Glenn Minnis | 13 days ago

Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) has renewed his fight for a ban on red-light cameras in the wake of reports that such a company is at the center of the federal probe of longtime state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago).