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Weber on gas pump stickers: 'Absolutely shameful and self-serving of the Democrats'

By Glenn Minnis | May 27, 2022

Republican state Rep. Tom Weber leaves no doubt how he feels about his democratic colleagues enforcing a plan that requires gas stations to put stickers on gas pumps stressing that the 2.2 cent gas tax increase slated to go into effect in roughly 60 days has been postponed until after the November election.“Illinois is providing ‘relief’ so small you won't notice it,” Weber posted on Facebook.

Weber shares IMEC opportunity

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 26, 2022

State Rep. Tom Weber (R-FoxLake) is encouraging Illinois residents to apply for a new IMEC opportunity that offers small and mid-sized manufacturing companies up to $10,000 to build their operations.

Bos on DCFS hearing: 'Our children cannot wait'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 18, 2022

State Rep. Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) is calling for action after a hearing with Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) staffers on the subject of children in the agency’s care that have been approved for placements still being locked away in psychiatric care.

Wilcox on Pritzker: 'There is no doubt he doesn’t understand my district, and he really hasn’t tried'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 15, 2022

State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) agrees with the findings of a new Brownstone Institute study that grades Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis as “worse than an F” and a “complete fail.”

McLaughlin: Vote 'completely unfair to the new LIG and those of us who still believe that laws matter'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 1, 2022

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) is blasting the way Democratic lawmakers are seeking to fill the vacant Legislative Inspector General (LIG) post as yet another assault on the letter-of-the-law.

D113: ‘The decision not to enforce wearing masks is not the same thing as declaring masks are optional’

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 22, 2022

In deciding that the school will not be a mask-optional environment while not enforcing masks, Township High School District 113 Superintendent Dr. Bruce Law wants to make sure everyone at the school is on the same page on the issue.

McConchie: ‘Pritzker is failing to accept defeat as his ego and desire for power continue to lead him’

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 21, 2022

Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) is blasting Gov. J.B. Pritzker's vow to take his school mask mandate crusade all the way to the state Supreme Court as just more of the same reckless behavior that has marred his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bos: 'Let families decide what’s best for their families'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 16, 2022

State Rep. Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) said Gov. J.B. Pritzker has only made a bad situation worse with his COVID-19 restrictions.

Bos: 'Anything that we can do to protect children is vital and near and dear to my heart'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 3, 2022

State Rep. Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) has thrown his support behind legislation seeking to amend the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act requiring proof that both parties are 18 when they obtain a marriage license and certificate.

Wilcox: 'Illinois needs tax relief now and it needs to be permanent'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 2, 2022

With Gov. J.B. Pritzker poised to deliver his State of the State and Budget Address, state Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) argues the only message residents want to hear centers on the kind of tax relief now being proposed by Senate Republicans.

Weber questions Cassidy on rescue equipment bill

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 1, 2022

State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is taking steps to make sure he knows all there is to know about House Bill 4165.

Bos sponsors legislation to protect human trafficking victims

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 27, 2022

State Rep. Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) has filed a series of bills aimed at strengthening protections for victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

McConchie: Voters 'want a real functioning democracy here in Illinois'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 26, 2022

State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Lake Zurich) is pushing four Senate joint resolution constitutional amendments (SJRCA) he says will give voters a bigger say in the democratic process.

'The tragedies at DCFS haven't slowed down': Weber demands action from Springfield

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 22, 2022

In the eyes of Republican state Rep. Tom Weber the stories about problems at the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) have become all too familiar.

Bos advocates for 'doing everything that we can' to support Illinois small business owners

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 12, 2022

Springfield should be doing more to help struggling small businesses recover amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, according to state Rep. Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich).

'Stop living in a bubble': McLaughlin labels new Cook County vaccine mandates 'reprehensible'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 7, 2022

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) argues Gov. J.B. Pritzker still has much to learn when it comes to getting a handle on the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, and it starts with seeking other perspectives.

Bos bucks 'serious privacy concerns' surrounding latest Illinois vaccination mandate

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 6, 2022

Illinois residents are bearing the brunt of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's latest COVID-19 vaccination mandate, according to state Rep. Chris Bos.

McCullagh slams Democratic leaders jumping to 'court of public opinion,' speaking out before Smollet verdict

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 1, 2022

Former GOP House candidate Thomas McCullagh wants to see Jussie Smollett be held fully accountable now that he’s been found guilty of orchestrating a fake hate crime attack.

Bos on Smollett verdict, Cook County being on pace for most homicides since 1994

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 1, 2022

State Rep. Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) is still trying to make sense of the Jussie Smollett hate crime case.

New law will offer free Gold Star license plates to families

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 30, 2021

State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) is looking forward to a new law that offers free Gold Star license plates to Illinois Gold Star families beginning Jan. 1.

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