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New Trier Township Republican Committeeman: 'Four of the six candidates have spent time speaking to New Trier voters,' Irvin remains on sidelines

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 28, 2022

GOP gubernatorial candidate and Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin has not yet taken up the invitation to speak with members and guests of the New Trier Township Republican Committee.

DeVore: ‘It’s all one big club my friends and you ain’t in it'

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 26, 2022

Republican attorney general candidate Thomas DeVore has expanded on claims that Republican gubernatorial candidate Richard Irvin bussed in Indian senior citizens to vote in a straw poll.

Video shows Irvin, Bourne backers being bused in: 'They had no idea who was running, or who they were voting for'

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 25, 2022

A video shows supporters of Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin and running mate State Rep. Avery Bourne(R-Pawnee) being bused in to vote in a Lake County straw poll.

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McConchie: ‘This budget is nothing more than a campaign tool for Pritzker and the Democratic Party’

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 20, 2022

State Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) is calling out Democrats over a their $46.5 billion budget bill.

Vernon Township Republicans: ‘Come out and vote for your Republican candidate'

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 1, 2022

Vernon Township Republican Organization is promoting the Lake County 2022 Gubernatorial Race Straw Poll.

McConchie: Pritzker and Democrats ‘voted to underfund Illinois’ unemployment insurance trust fund’

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 26, 2022

Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) is slamming Gov. J.B. Pritzker for using the state’s $8.1 billion in COVID relief funding on “questionable” spending, such as $300,000 that went to Black Lives Matter of Lake County.

Rotheimer: ‘The governor and legislators need to start taking ethics reform seriously’

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 17, 2022

Denise Rotheimer is asking for comprehensive ethic reform in the state after the indictment of former Illinois house speaker Michale Madigan.

Bos on bill dividing circuit court: 'This is nothing more than attempted court-packing'

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 16, 2021

State Rep. Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) called Senate Bill 2406 amending the Circuit Courts Act a gerrymandering move by Democrats.

Bos: 'Put an end to the cycle of corruption that has plagued this state for generations'

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 9, 2021

State Rep. Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) took to the House floor to call for action on unfulfilled political promises before the spring session ends.

McConchie on ethics reform: 'The governor has sat idle on the sidelines'

By Bree Gonzales | May 21, 2021

For Illinois Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods), ethics should not be a partisan matter. He called on Gov. Pritzker and Democratic lawmakers to support anti-corruption measures during a Senate Republican-held press conference on May 17.

Weber on problems at IDES: 'This isn't a Republican or Democrat issue'

By Bree Gonzales | May 19, 2021

“IDES offices closed to the public until further notice.” This is what people will see on the Illinois Department of Employment Services website. State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Antioch) brought up this concern at the House floor.

Wilcox: 'What we’re asking our local municipalities to do is make a difficult choice'

By Bree Gonzales | May 10, 2021

State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) is among the Republicans in the House and Senate drawing attention to a report made by financial watchdog group Wirepoints that highlights the worsening pension fund crisis in Illinois.

Bauman 'grateful' for supervisor win in Avon Township, victories of her running mates

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 14, 2021

A reform-focused slate of candidates won Avon Township seats during the Lake County Consolidated general election.

Unanimous success for United Vision for Round Lake Beach slate

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 13, 2021

It was a big victory for the United Vision for Round Lake Beach slate in the April 6 consolidated election in Lake County.

Newcomer back-to-school candidate Geraghty Helms wins seat on Lake Forest School District 67 school board

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 13, 2021

Anne Geraghty Helms has won a seat on the Lake Forest School District 67 school board.

Flores: 'Empower the immigrant community' to improve redistricting's impact

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 9, 2021

The Mana A Mana Family Resource Center director wants immigrants' voices considered during the redistricting process.

Former Vernon Hills Deputy Chief of Police Patrick Zimmerman charged with misconduct, theft

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 25, 2021

Former Vernon Hills Deputy Chief of Police Patrick Zimmerman has been charged with two felony counts of official misconduct and two misdemeanor theft counts.

Let's Do Better Group supports 'Holland and are disappointed she is leaving' Lake Forest

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 24, 2021

The Let's Do It Better Group said it is "disappointed" that Lake Forest High School Principal Chala Holland is leaving the district for a new job in Naperville.

McConchie: Real benefit of being a legislator is meeting and representing people

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 23, 2021

Advancing the state of Illinois to becoming better has always been Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie’s commitment.

Bos pushes for increased audience capacity at extracurricular youth events

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 3, 2021

A bipartisan coalition of legislators led by State Rep. Chris Bos requested Gov. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health ease up on COVID-19 restrictions on K-12 extracurricular events, increasing the 50 person limit and allowing a 25 percent attendance capacity.

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