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From Illinois Valley Times

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

By Kyla Asbury | 1 day 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 Prairie State Wire

GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | 2 days ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: Nov. 4 – 8, 2019

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2019

A full agenda awaits legislators when they return to the Capitol Nov. 12 for the final week of the fall Veto Session, and time is running out to take advantage of Illinois’ one-time-only Tax Amnesty Program.

From Rockford Sun

Rep. Keicher backs five GOP-led ethics reform bills amid state corruption scandals

By Glenn Minnis | 4 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is determined to bring about ethics reform in state government following a spate of corruption charges against Democratic lawmakers.

From Will County Gazette

Candidate Gradel calls out opponent Underwood for 'pandering to the most radical' Democrats

By Glenn Minnis | 7 days ago

Illinois Republican congressional candidate Ted Gradel is blasting U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood’s (D-Naperville) vote to pursue impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump as a pure “power grab.”

From Illinois Valley Times

Demmer introduces bills to end lobbying for House members

By Kyla Asbury | 7 days 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.

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Dixon mayor calls for reform following Rep. Arroyo's arrest for bribery

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 8, 2019

Dixon Mayor Liandro “Li” Arenallo Jr. thinks Springfield desperately needs a change of culture.

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Rep. Keicher co-sponsors state ethics reform bill

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 8, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) has signed on as a co-sponsor of a bill aimed at reforming ethics policies in state government in the wake of the growing number of political scandals now gripping the state.

From Rockford Sun

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Senate Republicans introduce legislation to ensure independent investigations of ethics violations

By Press release submission | 9 days ago

The Senate Republican Caucus took action this week to restore public trust in an honest and ethical state government by introducing a legislative proposal to ensure independent investigations of members of the General Assembly.

From Prairie State Wire

Ideas Illinois chairman calls Pritzker's promotion of fair tax proposal 'inappropriate at best,' illegal at worst

By Glenn Minnis | 16 days ago

As chairman of the Vote No on the Blank Check Amendment, Greg Baise is demanding that Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker put an end to what he sees as an abuse of state taxpayers.

From Rockford Sun

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: Oct. 21 – 25, 2019

By Press Release | 17 days ago

An ambitious multi-year, multi-billion-dollar plan for road and bridge construction was launched during the week, while the battle against opioid deaths continues, and the state improves educational opportunities for both students and teachers.

From Kane County Reporter

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 70: Health Insurance & Wellness Fair offered in DeKalb Nov. 2, hosted by Rep. Keicher, Rep. Demmer & DeKalb Public Library

By Press release submission | 18 days ago

Health Insurance & Wellness Fair offered in DeKalb Nov. 2, hosted by Rep. Keicher, Rep. Demmer & DeKalb Public Library

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois property taxes continue to stifle housing market, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | 22 days ago

Housing sales in Illinois continue to lag below the national average as the state's rising property taxes have all but crippled the market.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives not surprised that Exelon, ComEd, Madigan are key figures in federal corruption probe

By Glenn Minnis | 22 days ago

Jeanne Ives is not surprised to hear that Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) may be at the heart of a widening public corruption probe centered on Commonwealth Edison's lobbying practices.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Wheaton business owner Evans announces candidacy in 14th Congressional District

By Glenn Minnis | 23 days ago

With a message that states “It’s time for something new,” Warrenville small business owner Jerry Evans has officially launched his U.S. Congressional campaign in the 14th District against Democratic incumbent Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville).

From NW Illinois News

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 90: Rep. Demmer Encourages Residents to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

By Press release submission | 23 days ago

Rep. Demmer Encourages Residents to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

From Rockford Sun

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: Oct. 14 – 18, 2019

By Press release submission | 23 days ago

During the upcoming fall veto session, during which they generally take actions on bills vetoed by the Governor, Illinois lawmakers could also be asked to consider a proposal to consolidate suburban and downstate pension plans, and new bills being filed by lawmakers.

From DuPage Policy Journal

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 41: Legislative News from Rep. Grant Wehrli held on Oct 16

By Press release submission | 25 days ago

A respected news source revealed that since taking her seat on Illinois’ highest court in 2006, Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke, wife of federally-indicted Chicago Alderman Ed Burke, has heard and ruled on at least 10 cases involving parties that were clients of her husband’s law firm.

From Kane County Reporter

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 70: State Representative Jeff Keicher introduced and passed a bill to allow NIU to sell property off campus

By Press release submission | 25 days ago

State Representative Jeff Keicher introduced and passed a bill to allow NIU to sell property off campus

From Will County Gazette

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

By Glenn Minnis | 28 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.