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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

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From Kane County Reporter

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 70: State Rep. Jeff Keicher vote for the new law to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $100 per month.

By Press release submission | 3 hours ago

State Rep. Jeff Keicher vote for the new law to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $100 per month.

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Democratic lawmakers propose taxpayers fund first two years of college for state residents

Illinois state Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) has filed a bill aimed at assuring all Illinois residents would have their first two years of college at least partly paid for by taxpayers.

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 27, 2020

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From Will County Gazette

Chicago income tax would only drive more residents out, Sen. Oberweis cautions

By Glenn Minnis | 4 days ago

State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) wonders how much longer Illinois taxpayers will be forced to carry the burden of poor policymaking.

From Prairie State Wire

ILGOP Chairman Schneider demands action as non-citizens were registered to vote in 2018

By Glenn Minnis | 4 days ago

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider is demanding that a state-run program that automatically registers voters be immediately suspended amid reports that non-citizens were certified and cast votes in 2018.

From Rockford Sun

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Senate Week in Review: Jan. 13-17

By Press release submission | 7 days ago

In the wake of federal indictments, raids and elected official resignations, a special legislative panel heard testimony during the week on how to address ethics and lobbying legal loopholes.

From Kane County Reporter

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 70: Rep. Keicher: Property taxes are a kitchen table issue

By Press release submission | 8 days ago

Rep. Keicher: Property taxes are a kitchen table issue

From Prairie State Wire

Senate GOP Leader Bill Brady said to have voiced private support for abortion funding, gun control legislation

By W.J. Kennedy | 10 days ago

Former high-level aides to Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has revealed that Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) told the then governor he was right for signing HB 40 in September 2017, the law requiring Medicaid funding of abortions. At a separate meeting, Brady also recommended that the governor sign gun control bills should they reach his desk.

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Rep. Keicher seeks investigation into McClain 'rape' email

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 16, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is calling for an immediate probe into an email that allegedly ties a longtime associate of House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) to a possible rape cover-up.

From Rockford Sun

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Senate Week in Review: Jan. 6-10

By Press release submission | 13 days ago

A new year could mean big changes for the state of Illinois.

From Kane County Reporter

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 70: Keicher joins call for investigation into criminal cover-up, illegal activity alleged in recent report

By Press release submission | 15 days ago

Keicher joins call for investigation into criminal cover-up, illegal activity alleged in recent report

From NW Illinois News

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 90: Complimentary Admission to Chicago Museums and Zoos Available Through Rep. Tom Demmer’s Office

By Press release submission | 16 days ago

Complimentary Admission to Chicago Museums and Zoos Available Through Rep. Tom Demmer’s Office

From Will County Gazette

Sen. Oberweis calls out opponent in video

By Glenn Minnis | 17 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) recently blasted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California) and 14th District Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) in a new video condemning their involvement in the impeachment proceedings of President Donald Trump.

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Property tax task force going the way of previous reform-minded commissions, Rep. Keicher fears

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 8, 2020

After months of hard work with little to show for it, Illinois state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) fears that the state’s new Property Tax Relief Task Force will suffer the same fate as similar panels that came before it.

From Lake County Gazette

Rep. McSweeney supports Trump decision to kill Iranian terrorist

By Glenn Minnis | 20 days ago

Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington) wonders what U.S. Rep Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) is thinking by questioning President Donald Trump’s recent decision to order the drone attack that killed Iranian commander Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani.

From Rockford Sun

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Senate Week in Review: New Laws Edition, Part III

By Press release submission | 21 days ago

As a new year begins, Illinois residents may be interested to learn about several notable new laws that take effect January 1.

From Lake County Gazette

Underwood opposes killing of Iranian terrorist leader

By Glenn Minnis | 21 days ago

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL14th) has drawn strong pushback from Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills), particularly her stance on last week’s attack.

From West Cook News

Candidate Marter's pro-Trump, conservative platform more than 'just a message'

By Glenn Minnis | 29 days ago

Illinois' 14th Congressional District candidate James Marter (R-Oswego) is convinced that his background uniquely qualifies him to successfully overcome incumbent U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) in next year's election.

From Rockford Sun

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Senate Week in Review: New Laws Edition, Part II

By Press release submission | 1 month ago

As people throughout Illinois prepare to ring in a new year, the Senate Republican Caucus is continuing to highlight new laws that will take effect as the clock strikes midnight on January 1.

From Kane County Reporter

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 70: Rep. Keicher Joins Bipartisan Lawmakers for Signing of Pension Consolidation Bill

By Press release submission | 1 month ago

Rep. Keicher Joins Bipartisan Lawmakers for Signing of Pension Consolidation Bill

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Rep. Keicher hails passage of pension consolidation bill – 'Today was a win for the Illinois taxpayer'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 23, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) recently joined Gov. J.B. Pritzker in touting the passage of a bill designed to increase investment returns of police and fire pension systems through consolidation.