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McConchie: Pritzker-approved legislative maps 'a blatant effort to kill democracy in Illinois'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 22, 2021

Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie (R-Lake Zurich) wants to see voters hold Gov. J.B. Pritzker accountable for changing his position on map redistricting.

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Weckbacher: 'I just want to ensure we have a stable system'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 15, 2021

Lake County resident George Weckbacher recently took his cry for fair elections before the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Wilcox: 'It will be devastating to the state of Illinois if we continue to go down this path'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 10, 2021

In the mind of Republican state Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) the ongoing battle over map redistricting proves just how Springfield continues to be headed in the wrong direction.

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Marx: 'If I ever meet Rand Paul’s neighbor I’m going to hug him and buy him as many drinks as he can consume'

By Glenn Minnis | May 26, 2021

Famed "Right Here Waiting" singer Richard Marx’s running feud with top Republican lawmakers only appears to be gaining speed.

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Bos: 'We've not done a thing to move ethics reform forward in our state'

By Glenn Minnis | May 21, 2021

State Rep. Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) wants Springfield to keep its eye on the corruption he insists has to end.

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Wilcox objects to providing assistance to homeowners, renters for not covering 'those who manage and invest'

By Glenn Minnis | May 20, 2021

Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) urged lawmakers to reject legislation that would help struggling residents and renters remain in their homes because it didn't have enough protections for investors or property managers.

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McLaughlin: 'Great jobs available at living wages'

By Glenn Minnis | May 20, 2021

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) is urging Illinois residents to get back to work as a way to help rebuild communities after the COVID-19 crisis.

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Gubernatorial candidate Rabine: 'My slogan is paving the way to stay'

By Glenn Minnis | May 11, 2021

Bull Valley businessman and Republican candidate for governor Gary Rabine has a vision for Illinois that goes back to the days of what it used to be.

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McConchie: 'It is time that Gov. Pritzker kept his promise'

By Glenn Minnis | May 11, 2021

State Rep. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) wants to see Gov. J.B. Pritzker honor his word when it comes to the red-hot issue of map redistricting.

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Weber: 'Unanswered calls and unanswered questions' from IDES are unacceptable

By Glenn Minnis | May 9, 2021

State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is demanding more accountability from the Illinois Department of Employment Security during this time of crisis.

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Elected officials in Vernon Hills will have to deal with deputy police chief scandal

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 12, 2021

Set to soon embark on his eighth term, recently re-elected Vernon Hills Mayor Roger Byrne faces a full range of issues requiring his immediate attention.

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Sukovic: Only Census data should be used in redistricting; 'nothing comes close to it'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 11, 2021

Marco Sukovic is demanding more transparency in the state's redistricting process that will determine the legislative makeup over the next 10 years.

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Abernathy's pledge to 'be proactive, not reactive to issues' not enough for voters in Mundelein

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 11, 2021

Mundelein village trustee Dawn Abernathy's run for mayor against two-term incumbent Steve Lentz fell short, with her finishing fourth in the April 6 contest.

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Gartner links Antioch's readiness 'for a change' to mayoral win

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 11, 2021

Scott Gartner knocked off Antioch Mayor Larry Hanson in the consolidated elections, ending the incumbent's 26-year run of power.

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McConchie wants 'wide participation' from Illinois residents in redistricting hearings

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 11, 2021

The Senate minority leader believes it's fair to allow Illinois residents have a chance to have their voices heard during the ongoing legislative redistricting process.

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Rick Todd is only 202 Parents for Choice candidate elected

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 8, 2021

Rick Todd is being saluted as the lone Parents for Choice candidate to win a spot on the Plainfield School District 202 board.

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Let's Do Better group loses election

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 7, 2021

The four-member Let’s Do Better slate fell short in its run for the Lake Forest District 115 School Board.

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ABC Deerfield slate falls short

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 7, 2021

All four members of the ABC Deerfield slate fell short in their run for the Deerfield Public Schools District 109 School Board on Tuesday night.

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Silver thinks Deerfield 109 'handled the pandemic quite poorly' in bid for school board seat

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 4, 2021

Jonathan Silver said Deerfield School District 109 made a bad situation worse with its handling of the COVID-19 crisis.

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Moorman: 'We're taxing the residents of Lake Forest much more than we need to'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 2, 2021

Ted Moorman has no problem with being an outlier when it comes to saying no to more taxes.