DeKalb Times

DeKalb reports higher Census completion rate in 2020

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 14, 2020

DeKalb County saw higher Census response rate in 2020 than the previous decade, the Daily Chronicle reported.

GOP want answers from Pritzker regarding restaurant shutdowns

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 11, 2020

House and Senate Republicans are urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to provide data to support his latest mitigation rules behind why he wants to shut down restaurants, according to a news release.

Rep. Demmer calls for General Assembly to reconvene to discuss Illinois reopening plan

By Kyla Asbury | May 9, 2020

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) wants House Republicans to add their input to the Restore Illinois plan.

Illinois meat market owners battle high demand and shortages due to COVID-19

By Kyla Asbury | May 8, 2020

Illinois meat market owners are experiencing setbacks due to a shortage after processing plants have been closed nationwide due to COVID-19.

Keicher instills positive outlook amid coronavirus crisis

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 3, 2020

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Dekalb) shared a message of hope, along with resources, during the uncertainty of COVID-19.

From Prairie State Wire

Republican lawmakers disappointed in governor's budget proposal

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Illinois Republicans were disappointed after hearing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal last week

From Prairie State Wire

Bipartisan group of lawmakers, fair-mapping advocates speak out against gerrymandering

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

A bipartisan group of legislators and policy watchdogs met Thursday to discuss their commitment to bringing fair district mapping to state and local politics throughout Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Republican leaders would have liked more from Pritzker's speech, but will run with 'spirit of collaboration'

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

While House and Senate Republicans were critical of many aspects of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address on Wednesday, most remain hopeful that he was sincere about bringing about a spirit of bipartisan collaboration.

From Illinois Valley Times

Rep. Demmer voices support for GOP-led ethics reform movement

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Illinois House Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) recently spoke out in favor of several pieces of legislation regarding ethics that Republicans have introduced in the wake of several corruption investigations involving state Democrats.

From Rockford Sun

Syverson opposes two bills on senate floor

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) spoke out against two bills on the Senate floor this week.

From Prairie State Wire

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois urges passage of License to Work Act

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) recently held a press conference to show its support for a senate bill that would end the practice of suspending state motorists' driver's licenses for non-driving offenses.

From Illinois Valley Times

Demmer introduces bills to end lobbying for House members

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Illinois House Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) held a press conference this week to introduce legislation in light of the arrest of state Rep. Luis Arroyo (D-Chicago) for alleged corruption.

From Prairie State Wire

Sen. Oberweis opposes gambling expansion bill

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

The Illinois Senate passed a bill on June 2 that supports a vertical capital bill and expands the state's gambling access.

From Prairie State Wire

Sen. Syverson opposes Public Aid bill

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

The Senate passed a bill last week that restructures care grants and amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to require the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to restructure the Family Support Program to enable early treatment of youth, young adults and transition-age adults with a serious mental illness or serious emotional disturbance.

From Prairie State Wire

House passes severance bill for college coaches

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

A bill passed the House on Tuesday that exempts college athletics coaches who are compensated by non-government funds from severance pay when they are dismissed for misconduct.

From Rockford Sun

TANF bill passes despite Syverson's opposition

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) stood in opposition of a bill that allows individuals participating in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to receive benefits even when they are noncompliant.

From Kane County Reporter

Keicher says new tax structure will cause Illinoisans to leave

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

House Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) said a graduated income tax structure will cause Illinois residents to flee the state during the House session on Monday when the chamber was voting on the constitutional amendment.

From Illinois Valley Times

Demmer says graduated income tax is bad for Illinois

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

House Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) called for a no vote on the graduated income tax amendment during Monday's session.

From Illinois Valley Times

Rep. Demmer voices concern over board removals

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

House Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) voiced his frustration with Gov. J.B. Pritzker's decision to revoke two state board appointments he'd previously made after the individuals disagreed with him.

From Illinois Valley Times

Despite Demmer's opposition, bill to give governor power to overrule health board moves forward

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) spoke out against a bill that gives the governor the power to reverse decisions made by the Health Facilities and Services Review Board.