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Amrozowicz uses hashtag campaign to hammer home term-limits message

By Amanda Rupp | Aug 23, 2016

Mike Amrozowicz, the Republican candidate for the District 31 State Senate seat, recently released a statement about Illinois finances as part of his social media campaigning.

Taxes forcing exodus from Illinois, Drobinski says

By Amanda Rupp | Aug 22, 2016

Rod Drobinski, the Republican candidate for the District 62 state House seat, said local budgets, taxes and schools are affecting each other in big ways and increasing taxes are forcing Illinois residents to leave the state.

Rod Drobinski says video gaming incident is proof Springfield doesn't respect constituents

By Amanda Rupp | May 23, 2016

Rod Drobinski, Republican candidate for the Illinois House of Representative for District 62, believes a recent incident involving two lawmakers caught playing video games on the House floor during discussions about pending education legislation is indicative of what's wrong with the state.

Leaders pass Highwood, Highland Park fire and EMS services referendum

By Amanda Rupp | Mar 17, 2016

Leaders at the city councils of Highwood and Highland Park -- in addition to voters -- passed the proposed Highwood and Highland Park fire and ambulance service partnership referendum.

Public gains access to online permit sites in Highland Park

By Amanda Rupp | Mar 17, 2016

Highland Park leaders recently chose to give the general public access to the online permit sites for the city, offering businesses as well as residents further information that is now easily accessible.

Durbin promotes bill to overhaul federal drug-sentencing laws

By Amanda Rupp | Oct 16, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) recently hosted a press conference to promote a landmark bipartisan bill that could reform U.S. criminal justice policy by addressing mass incarcerations from minority communities.

Democrats support ACA health tax repeal

By Amanda Rupp | Oct 16, 2015

Randy Hultgren happy to see Democrat Senators back repealing Affordable Care Act tax.

Roskam criticizes DOL's fiduciary rule

By Amanda Rupp | Oct 16, 2015

Roskam believes the fiduciary law would hurt a number of communities rather than help them.

Hultgren supports defense legislation for armed forces funding

By Amanda Rupp | Oct 16, 2015

The bill authorizes the Department of Defense to address armed forces' professional and personal needs.

Officials evaluate growing cost of higher education

By Amanda Rupp | Oct 14, 2015

Peter Roskam (R–IL), the chairman of the House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee, recently gave an opening statement at a hearing where officials discussed the increasing costs for higher education.