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Salzberg calls for changing Springfield machine one person at a time

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 17, 2016

With a brightly printed banner waving on his behalf, Benjamin Salzberg, Republican candidate for the District 29 state Senate seat, greeted parade-goers at a recent celebration, inviting constituents to join him in fixing the “status quo.”

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Barrington Hills promotes awareness during Rail Safety Week

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 17, 2016

It actually takes more than a mile for an engineer to stop a moving train — and the Barrington Police Department wants to heighten residents’ alertness during Illinois Rail Safety Week.

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Tax activism group's ads call on Democratic legislators so say 'no' to Madigan

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 29, 2016

As the election season gains steam, the grassroots anti-tax group Americans for Prosperity is calling out a number of state legislators for having a "yes" problem in Springfield, specifically when it comes to House Speaker Mike Madigan, D-Chicago.

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Amrozowicz echoes tax activism group's ads against Bush, other Democrats

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 29, 2016

Mike Amrozowicz, the Republican candidate running for the District 31 State Senate seat, responded to recent ads that called out his opponent, State Sen. Melinda Bush, D-Grayslake, while he remains focused on issues he said are critical to Illinois’ future.

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Drobinski vows to help restore ‘fiscal sanity,’ create 'better future'

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 15, 2016

From a blue-collar background to a Georgetown law degree, Republican Rod Drobinski, candidate for the House District 62 seat, already has traveled far — and remains determined to uphold issues viewed as critical by Illinois voters.

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Abernathy, Independent Maps supporters await state high court's ruling

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 15, 2016

Dawn Abernathy, the Republican candidate for the District 59 state House seat, recently reminded voters that election season is around the corner and wondered whether outcomes will lean toward constituents’ geographic rights or secure “elite” leadership for another term.

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McConchie: 'Self-absorbed' state lawmakers put paychecks ahead of principle

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 15, 2016

State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Dist. 26) recently suggested that some lawmakers may be waylaid by their own sense of importance when it comes to priorities.

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Lake County ROE No. 34's accounting standards reportedly lacking

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 15, 2016

An Illinois Auditor General report released July 28 in Springfield found that Regional Office of Education (ROE) No. 34 for Lake County lacked “sufficient internal controls" over financial reporting, fund accounting, journal entry management and expenditure reporting.

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Drobinski: State political reform starts with redistricting, term limits

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 8, 2016

As a supporter of the Independent Map Amendment and term limits, Rod Drobinski, Republican candidate for the District 62 State House seat, recently remarked on the redistricting issue both on Facebook and in a statement recently made to the Schaumburg Township Republican Organization.

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Amrozowicz views term limits as solution to 'professional' politicians

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 8, 2016

Mike Amrozowicz, Republican candidate for the District 31 state Senate seat, recently released a statement supporting legislative term limits in the hopes of ending an era of “professional politics” prone to potential corruption.

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Abernathy: Term limits would be solid step toward government reform

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 8, 2016

Dawn Abernathy, Republican candidate for the District 59 State House seat, recently responded to updates on the status of term limits via a post on her Facebook page.

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Blumenthal releases blueprint for turning around state's economy

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 8, 2016

Citing statistics involving Illinois’ property tax status and general business atmosphere, Martin “Marty” Blumenthal, Republican candidate for the District 58 State House seat, recently issued a statement emphasizing his vision for repairing the state’s wounds.

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McConchie-sponsored new law aims to protect taxpayers' money

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 3, 2016

When the tab for hotel snacks came to $128.87 in June 2013 during a College of Lake County Board member's stay at a Chicago hotel, the total eventually prompted Illinois lawmakers to rein in spending, yielding legislation recently co-sponsored by State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Dist. 26).

Drobinski: The people have spoken, and they want term limits

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 3, 2016

Rod Drobinski, Republican candidate for the District 62 State House seat, recently responded to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s comments on term limits, agreeing that there's an urgent need for such political reforms.

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Blumenthal releases list of values he cherishes

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 3, 2016

Running for the 58th District State House seat, Republican Martin “Marty” Blumenthal recently identified a list of core values and approaches as his top priorities in his quest to restore statewide balance.

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Lake County asks communities to take online natural-disaster-readiness survey

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 3, 2016

To assist Lake County in developing priorities to address potential natural hazards of its mitigation plan, all residents and property owners are encouraged to complete a short public survey available now through Oct. 1 at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/HSMTMRL.

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Mundelein fire-safety truck becomes popular sight on city streets

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 1, 2016

A Dalmatian-decorated, bright-red van with all kinds of bells and whistles has become a hit with residents, the Mundelein Fire Department said recently about its new educational vehicle, designed to increase public safety awareness.

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Abernathy: Maps ballot-measure ruling a loss for voters, not Rauner

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 1, 2016

Dawn Abernathy, a Republican running for the District 59 State House seat, recently responded to a recent court ruling against the Independent Maps ballot measure, which would overhaul Illinois' redistricting practices, through a post on her Facebook page.

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Blumenthal plans fundraiser in Highwood

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 27, 2016

Running for a seat as State Representative in Illinois’ 58th District, Marty Blumenthal and his campaign committee invite the public to join him and Congressman Robert Dold at a fundraising event in Highwood on Aug. 15.

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Abernathy wants 'truly needy' aided before legislators paid

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 25, 2016

Dawn Abernathy, Republican candidate for the District 59 State House seat, recently agreed with Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger’s assessment of the state’s financial state through a Facebook post.