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Illinois State Sen: 'I am not convinced that this approach will offer all residents an improved experience'

By DeKalb Times Report | Sep 4, 2023

The Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles is offering new hours and services to residents. State Sen. Dave Syverson warned his constituents of these changes in an Aug. 29 Facebook post and offered his feelings about these modifications.

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Illinois State Senator: ‘The extremism of Illinois Democrats knows no bounds’

By DeKalb Times Report | Aug 31, 2023

State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna), the House minority leader, blasted Illinois Democratic lawmakers for their perceived extremism and failure to prioritize problem-solving. McCombie’s comments came following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s veto of a clean energy pathway bill, which she claims would have provided affordable and clean energy options for the state.

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Cabello: "On Monday, the National Shooting Sports Foundation filed a challenge in Illinois’ Southern District federal court to House Bill 218."

By DeKalb Times Report | Aug 22, 2023

In an Aug. 17 Facebook post, Rep. John M. Cabello shared news about a bill recently signed into law that would hold gun manufacturers responsible for endangering the health and safety of Illinois residents or advertising weapons to youths. The National Shooting Sports Foundation challenged the new law, Cabello's Facebook post said.

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LaHood: ‘What we’re focused on is exposing the malign activities of the Chinese Communist Party’

By DeKalb Times Report | Aug 15, 2023

In an interview with WICS-TV, Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL), a member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, has raised concerns about China’s ambitions and actions that he perceives as threatening to American interests.

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Cabello: 'Firearm manufacturing companies employ tens of thousands of hardworking Illinoisans in manufacturing, logistics and components'

By DeKalb Times Report | Aug 15, 2023

In his Aug. 14 Facebook post, Rep. John M. Cabello pointed out how many jobs may be at risk after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law targeting firearms manufacturers. On Aug. 12, Pritzker signed a bill into law that made it illegal for firearms manufacturers to advertise in a way that encouraged paramilitary activity advertised to youths under 18 and to create a situation that could create an unsafe situation for the public at large.

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Marter to Pritzker: ‘We the People will not abide by your unlawful usurping of our Second Amendment right!’

By DeKalb Times Report | Aug 14, 2023

Jim Marter, a candidate for the 14th Congressional District, has strongly condemned Gov. JB Pritzker for passing a sweeping gun ban in the state. Marter expressed his concerns by invoking the constitution’s words.

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Keicher: "The Illinois State Fair kicks off on August 10 and features some big names for the Grandstand line-up this year!"

By DeKalb Times Report | Aug 8, 2023

The Illinois State Fair is back on Aug. 10, and promises a ton of fun for attendees, with concerts, carnival rides, and animals galore. Rep. Jeff Keicher shared information on the start of the fair in an Aug. 8 Facebook post. on Aug 8th.

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BRAVE Books to hold story hour event at Somonauk Public Library District Aug. 5

By DeKalb Times Report | Aug 3, 2023

The Somonauk Public Library District will hold a story hour event by actor Kirk Cameron and BRAVE Books.

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Chesney: 'One in four people who search this database finds property or cash that is owed to them'

By DeKalb Times Report | Aug 1, 2023

The state’s unclaimed property program is a great way for Illinois residents to get back what is rightfully theirs. In a July 26 Facebook post, Sen. Andrew Chesney shared information on how Illinois residents can do just that if they have unclaimed property in the state’s database.

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Keicher: ‘The signs were rampant that we had fraud galore within the unemployment system’

By DeKalb Times Report | Jul 30, 2023

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) has expressed dismay over the rampant fraud within the unemployment system during the Covid crisis, which resulted in over $5 billion in overpayments.

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DeKalb State’s Attorney Amato on Sate-T Act reinstatement: ‘I’m disappointed that the decision went the way it did’

By DeKalb Times Report | Jul 21, 2023

DeKalb County State's Attorney Rick Amato is disapproving of the reinstatement of the SAFE-T Act’s cashless bail provision known as the Pretrial Fairness Act.

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Chesney: Drag event at Rockton Library 'does not align with the traditional family values of the Rockton community'

By DeKalb Times Report | Jul 14, 2023

Sen. Andrew Chesney spoke out about a drag event held at the Rockton Library in a June 26 news release. The event was a Q&A session, scheduled for July 14.

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Rep. Cabello: 'FOID card legal battle moves forward in Sangamon County'

By DeKalb Times Report | Jul 3, 2023

Illinois State Rep. John M. Cabello recently shared an update on the legal battles surrounding the Firearms Owners Identification (FOID) card

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Illinois Rep. Syverson: 'The Democrats new grocery tax will go into effect on July 1st'

By DeKalb Times Report | Jul 3, 2023

A new grocery tax has been implemented in Illinois effective July 1, and Sen. Dave Syverson recently took to social media to discuss his concerns.

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Keicher: 'Positive batches of West Nile virus have been reported' in counties across Illinois

By DeKalb Times Report | Jun 24, 2023

In a June 21 Facebook post, Illinois state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R- Sycamore) shared information on the dangers of mosquitoes and West Nile virus.

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State Rep. Cabello: 'House Republicans vigorously opposed the end of cash bail'

By DeKalb Times Report | Jun 24, 2023

State Rep. John Cabello recently spoke out about the 2021 SAFE-T Act, saying that Republican lawmakers are opposed to ending cash bail as it will be detrimental due to increased levels of crime and recidivism.

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Illinois' Syverson on state budget: 'If we did budgeting like the government did, we'd probably end up in jail'

By DeKalb Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) took to social media to discuss the recently approved budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

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Illinois' Chesney: 'Be a summer reader' by joining Summer Reading Club

By DeKalb Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) recently took to social media to encourage youths in his district to participate in his reading program.

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Chesney on Trump federal indictment: 'This is a sad day for America'

By DeKalb Times Report | Jun 15, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-45th, shared his thoughts on the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump.

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Syverson: 'Questions remain about whether the new budget will be truly balanced'

By DeKalb Times Report | Jun 14, 2023

In a June 7 Facebook post, Sen. Dave Syverson voiced his doubts about the 2023-2024 Illinois state budget.