Lake County Gazette

Johnson believes new Illinois law is step to 'root out racism in Illinois' health care system'

By Carrie Bradon | May 11, 2021

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and several Illinois legislators made their way to the metro-east to discuss legislation meant to improve access to health care for populations who have historically lacked access, such as those living in poverty and racial minorities.

Johnson calls death of Toledo by Chicago police 'tragic and senseless'

By Carrie Bradon | Apr 25, 2021

Sen. Adriane Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove) labeled Adam Toledo's death at the hands of Chicago police 'tragic and senseless' and added to the many lives lost as a direct result of racism in the U.S.

Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran loses office after 12 years

By Carrie Bradon | Nov 21, 2018

Republican Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran, who has held the office since 2006, was recently voted out.

Helene Miller Walsh loses house seat by slim margin in final vote tally

By Carrie Bradon | Nov 21, 2018

Helene Miller Walsh loses loses house seat by slim margin in final vote tally

Tom Idstein stands up for his father, reprimands Rep. Yingling over attack ads

By Carrie Bradon | Oct 23, 2018

On the heels of a negative ad campaign by incumbent state Rep. Sam Yingling (R-Grayslake), Tom Idstein, the son of Ken Idstein, the Republican House candidate for the 62nd House District, wants to assure voters that his father is a man of values.

From North Cook News

Panel of Experts to discuss 'Responding to Islam'

By Carrie Bradon | 6 years ago

The public is invited to attend A Panel of Experts: Responding to Islam in the Chicago suburbs this weekend.

From Chicago City Wire

Roskam understands needs of small businesses, company executive says

By Carrie Bradon | 6 years ago

Illinois' fiscal situation is out of control and the state has increased taxes drastically over the past few years, but some politicians are saying enough is enough, including U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, who is seeking re-election.

From McHenry Times

Hosta stands out as a Democrat opposed to abortion

By Carrie Bradon | 6 years ago

Few political issues are as hotly contested as abortion, and though abortion has been a largely Democrat-supported issue for years, John Hosta of Spring Grove, who is running in the Democratic primary in the 14th Congressional District for the seat held by Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL), is staunchly opposed to it.

Blumenthal touts SIU study as reason to elect new Assembly leaders

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 20, 2016

A recent study by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale blames Illinois' current financial disaster on the state's elected officials, something with which Martin Blumenthal, the Republican candidate for state House District 58, agrees.