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Wilcox: 'We have more than enough gun laws. We don’t need any more'

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 21, 2023

Illinois State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) recently responded to President Joe Biden's promise to ban assault weapons.

Bos: 'Illinois residents are no strangers to tax increases, but the weight of inflation partnered with increased taxes isn’t sustainable'

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 11, 2022

State Rep. Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) said he has introduced legislation that would stop the gas tax increase scheduled for January.

Solano on SAFE-T Act: '100 out of 102 States Attorney’s agree that the language eliminating cash bail in the SAFE T Act will unnecessarily release dangerous criminals back into our community'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 19, 2022

January 1st is fast approaching and local governments are preparing for the implementation of the SAFE-T Act.

Solano on inflation: 'Mary Edly-Allen and her Democrat allies in Springfield continue to push for higher taxes on hard-working people'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 19, 2022

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Thursday. The CPI measures the increase or decrease in costs for a number of common goods, and is a common measure of inflation. In September, the overall index climbed 8.2% from the previous year, down just 0.1% from August. The decrease was due to gasoline prices falling, a trend that did not last.

Solano on Tyson Foods' decision to leave Illinois: 'It’s not surprising that yet another large employer is leaving our state'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 18, 2022

Tyson Foods announced it would be relocating its corporate employees in Chicago and Downers Grove – as well as Dakota Dunes, South Dakota – to Springdale, Arkansas. Tyson, the largest meat packing company by sales, did not give specific reasoning for their move.

Solano: 'Higher crime rates inevitably lead to inflating our insurance premiums'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 11, 2022

Insurance companies typically determine one’s home insurance rate using a number of factors, mainly personal history and features of the home, but other determinants are taken into consideration if the home is in an area notorious for theft and crime. With prevalent crime affecting the Chicagoland area, candidate for State Senate in the 31st District Adam Solano provided this statement to the Lake County Gazette.

Solano on SAFE-T Act: 'This dangerous law will make law enforcement officers pencil-pushing bureaucrats'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 6, 2022

The SAFE-T Act, set to go into effect on Jan. 1 of next year, has been subject to criticism from state’s attorneys to candidate campaigns.

Bos on Illinois taxes: Property taxes are 'too high and the state is paying the price for that'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 29, 2022

Chris Bos, incumbent candidate for state representative of Illinois' 51st District, recently gave his opinion on the issue of high taxes in the state.

McLaughlin on Illinois taxes: 'If tax relief is such a great idea today then why don’t we make it permanent?'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 29, 2022

Martin McLaughlin, candidate for state representative in the 52nd District, recently had a chance to voice his opinion on the issue of high taxes in Illinois.

Weber: 'State's attorneys and sheriffs from across the state are sounding the alarm about ending cash bail in Illinois'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 22, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) recently pointed out that many officials are speaking out against a provision of the SAFE-T Act that eliminates cash bail.

Adam Solano, Candidate for State Senate IL-31: 'Long-term, unjustifiable school closures were a prominent fixture of Illinois Democrats’ response to the Coronavirus pandemic'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 14, 2022

State administrations throughout America approached the COVID-19 pandemic very differently with some states choosing to remain open and allow for their citizens to make their own decisions while other states chose to shut down, closing businesses and schools.

Senate candidate Solano and Avon Township to provide free life insurance: 'I am not waiting to be elected'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 14, 2022

Republican Candidate for State Senate IL-31 Adam Solano has been in financial services since 1993. On Sept. 6, he announced that he has been “working closely with Avon Township to make an innovative public-private partnership a reality” and effective immediately “Avon will now offer a free life insurance policy as part of their Essential Services Program.”

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Wilcox: 'We have more than enough gun laws. We don’t need any more'

Bos: 'Illinois residents are no strangers to tax increases, but the weight of inflation partnered with increased taxes isn’t sustainable'

Solano on SAFE-T Act: '100 out of 102 States Attorney’s agree that the language eliminating cash bail in the SAFE T Act will unnecessarily release dangerous criminals back into our community'

Solano on inflation: 'Mary Edly-Allen and her Democrat allies in Springfield continue to push for higher taxes on hard-working people'

Solano on Tyson Foods' decision to leave Illinois: 'It’s not surprising that yet another large employer is leaving our state'

Solano: 'Higher crime rates inevitably lead to inflating our insurance premiums'

Solano on SAFE-T Act: 'This dangerous law will make law enforcement officers pencil-pushing bureaucrats'

Bos on Illinois taxes: Property taxes are 'too high and the state is paying the price for that'

McLaughlin on Illinois taxes: 'If tax relief is such a great idea today then why don’t we make it permanent?'

Weber: 'State's attorneys and sheriffs from across the state are sounding the alarm about ending cash bail in Illinois'

Adam Solano, Candidate for State Senate IL-31: 'Long-term, unjustifiable school closures were a prominent fixture of Illinois Democrats’ response to the Coronavirus pandemic'

Senate candidate Solano and Avon Township to provide free life insurance: 'I am not waiting to be elected'

Weber: 'I’m honored to receive this recognition and will continue to fight for small and medium sized employers'

Bos on school closures during pandemic: 'I don't think it was prudent to keep schools closed'

McLaughlin on inflation in Illinois: 'Things are tough for people and there's no relief in sight'

Bos on inflation in Illinois: 'It’s only going to get worse because nothing is being done to stop it'

Bos: 'We need immediate hearings, a thorough investigation and lasting solutions to fix the ongoing crisis at DCFS'

Bos votes to expand gun control, mental health support: 'I have broken from the majority of my political party'

McLaughlin criticizes FY 2023 budget: 'We received the final budget draft in the House Chamber at 4 a.m.'

Wilcox: 'Madigan was boss of criminal enterprise'

71.1% of Cook County students failed their 2023-24 English exam

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