Lake County Gazette

Sen. Wilcox clarifies governor's order to reinstate retired healthcare workers during pandemic

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 2, 2020

Illinois state Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) is doing all he can to spread the word about the state’s call for former medical workers to join authorities in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Kasperski: More government and higher taxes 'not the way to alter our current problems'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 1, 2020

Republican Senate candidate Chris Kasperski argues Illinois’ long-held standing as the state with the second-highest property taxes in the country is just another example of how much Springfield has lost its way.

Yost encourages constituents to order in to help local restaurants and bars

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 31, 2020

Illinois House candidate Dan Yost (R-Antioch) is on a crusade to help as much of the state’s restaurant and bar industry through the coronavirus crisis as he can.

Bos calls for Springfield lawmakers to give small businesses 'some hope'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 31, 2020

With crisis all around them stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, Chris Bos argues it’s time Springfield lawmakers take a stand.

Wilcox ready to take Republicans' concerns about economy directly to Pritzker

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 31, 2020

Illinois state Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) likes the idea of a group of his Republican colleagues taking their concerns about the state’s struggling economy in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus crisis directly to Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Kasperski says politics shouldn't play role in uniting against coronavirus

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 31, 2020

Illinois Senatorial candidate Chris Kasperski (R-Lindenhurst) doesn’t want to see politics get in the way of everyone coming together to fend off COVID-19.

Bos says recovery from COVID-19 will be harder unless legislators, Pritzker change spending

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 26, 2020

Republican House candidate Chris Bos is doing all he can to make sure Illinois remains what it’s always been in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis.

Yost: If state doesn't lower property taxes, families 'will continue to flee'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 26, 2020

Republican House candidate Dan Yost (R-Antioch) is on a crusade when it comes to reducing the state of Illinois’ spiraling property tax rates.

McSweeney says sales tax rate should be cut 25% to stimulate economy during coronavirus crisis

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 24, 2020

Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) is strongly recommending that Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Springfield take drastic actions to help keep the state afloat during the coronavirus crisis.

GOP official questions Pritzker's closure of Illinois bars and restaurants due to coronavirus threat

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 21, 2020

Fremont Township Republican Party Chairman Glenn Garamoni is not sure what to make of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s decision to effectively shut down the state’s restaurant and bar industry in the wake of the still growing COVID-19 crisis

McSweeney continues his fight to ban red-light cameras as latest bill advances in House

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 17, 2020

Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) senses his fight to ban red-light cameras across the state is picking up steam.

Senate candidate Kasperski seeks tax, pension reform

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 17, 2020

Chris Kasperski (R-Lindenhurst) is advising voters not to leave anything to chance when they go to the polls today.

Yost: 'We deserve an independent leader in Springfield who will stand up for our district'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 17, 2020

Dan Yost (R-Antioch) is hoping voters in his 61st District see him as the face of change when they take to the polls today.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Jeanne Ives says she has a record of protecting taxpayers, standing up against tax hikes

By Glenn Minnis | 20 days ago

Jeanne Ives is hoping voters take the time to review her resume at least once more before they walk into the polls to cast their ballots.

With election looming, Bos reminds voters of Edly-Allen's loyalty to Madigan

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 16, 2020

Republican state House candidate Chris Bos argues residents of his 51st District have never stood a chance under incumbent state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville).

Bos claims change can't happen with current leadership in Springfield

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 15, 2020

Chris Bos thinks every voter should have a clear and simple criteria when they go to the polls.

McSweeney: 'I'm leading the fight to cut property taxes'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 15, 2020

Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) isn’t shy about expressing his displeasure with the state’s out-of-control property tax system.

Kasperski claims public safety is taking a backseat to politics with Pritzker

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 14, 2020

Chris Kasperski isn’t bashful about expressing his displeasure with a policy enacted by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that allows violent felons facing deportation to be set free before having to meet with ICE authorities.

Yost believes Pritzker's proposed income tax 'will be devastating for Illinois families and employers'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 12, 2020

Dan Yost fears what Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s fair tax could truly mean for Illinois.

Bos says he will 'fight this false narrative' that Pritzker's proposed progressive tax will help Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 12, 2020

Chris Bos is sounding the alarm about the progressive tax Gov. J.B. Pritzker has thrown his full support behind as a replacement for the state’s current flat tax system.