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Monday, October 21, 2019

Local Government News

From Lake County Gazette

Rep. McSweeney pushes to reinstate Illinois death penalty

By Glenn Minnis | 2 hours ago

Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) thinks lawmakers in Springfied should get serious about fighting violent crime by bringing back the state death penalty.

From Kane County Reporter

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

By Glenn Minnis | 3 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.

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From DuPage Policy Journal

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

By Glenn Minnis | 4 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.

Local Government

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 Lake County Gazette

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

By Glenn Minnis | 6 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.

Local Government

McHENRY COUNTY: Proposed Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

Amendments to several sections of the Unified Development Ordinance are currently scheduled for review by the Zoning Board of Appeals on October 2nd.

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.

Local Government

CRYSTAL LAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT: City of Crystal Lake Police Department Public Notice

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

The Crystal Lake Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a program to achieve reaccreditation by verifying it meets professional standards.

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.

Local Government

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.

Local Government

VILLAGE OF HUNTLEY: BASSET Training

By Press release submission | Oct 9, 2019

Over service of alcohol can be a problem for both communities and liquor establishments.

Local Government

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).

Local Government

McHENRY COUNTY: Mental Health Board Steps in to Help Close Child Advocacy Center Funding Gap

By Press release submission | Oct 8, 2019

The McHenry County Mental Health Board is stepping in to help fill a funding void for the Child Advocacy Center of McHenry County left by an unintended consequence of well-intentioned criminal justice reform legislation.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Candidate Ives to make health care reform a focus in her race to unseat Rep. Casten

By Glenn Minnis | 14 days ago

With average health care costs on the rise for workers and employers alike, congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is intent on making the issue a central component of her battle against incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in the 6th District.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Congressional candidate Ives earns SBA List endorsement in 6th District race

By Glenn Minnis | 14 days ago

National pro-life organization Susan B. Anthony List (SBA List) has endorsed former Illinois state Rep. Jeanne Ives in the 2020 race for the 6th Congressional District seat.