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Sukovic loses to Feldman in GOP race for House District 59 seat

By Justin Stoltzfus | Mar 21, 2018

When Marco Sukovic, a 22-year-old Lincolnshire college student, threw his hat into the ring for state representative in Illinois House District 59, his campaign seemed to have a lot of potential.

Rotheimer sees Madigan effort to remove Drury from ballot as move to protect political machine

By Justin Stoltzfus | Mar 12, 2018

Rep. Scott Drury (D-Highwood), who has been critical of House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) in the wake of a sexual-harassment controversy in Madigan's office, is now paying the price as he runs for attorney general, according to a local victim's rights advocate.

Democratic Party should demand Silverstein return campaign donation, Rotheimer says

By Justin Stoltzfus | Mar 5, 2018

When Sen. Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago) received $55,000 from the Democratic Victory Fund for his re-election, it raised a lot of attention to his campaign and a lot of questions, but for Denise Rotheimer, it’s personal.

Rotheimer calls for Madigan's resignation

By Justin Stoltzfus | Feb 22, 2018

Denise Rotheimer is a unique voice amid the many people who are calling for the resignation of longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) in the wake of a recent sexual harassment complaint involving one of his aides.

Rotheimer takes aim at Hammond in online ad

By Justin Stoltzfus | Feb 19, 2018

Denise Rotheimer is featured in an interesting political ad paid for by Liberty Principles PAC that targets incumbent Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) in the 93rd District and suggests that Hammond is “playing politics” regarding an ethics complaint filed by Rotheimer months ago.

Lottery chairman's resignation the appropriate response, Rotheimer says

By Justin Stoltzfus | Feb 12, 2018

A careless remark by an Illinois state official is generating outrage not only in the Capitol, but around the state.

Rotheimer less than satisfied with report on Silverstein harassment complaint

By Justin Stoltzfus | Jan 29, 2018

Denise Rotheimer wants justice in the matter of a complaint she filed against Sen. Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago) about advances she said he made toward her while they were collaborating on legislation about protecting families.

Silverstein's accuser discusses incident with Chicago's Morning Answer

By Justin Stoltzfus | Dec 3, 2017

Victims right advocate and state representative candidate Denise Rotheimer is speaking out about her own experience with sexual harassment claims and troubling ethical activity in state offices.

Rotheimer questions legislature's sexual harassment initiatives

By Justin Stoltzfus | Dec 1, 2017

Speaking out on the issue of sexual harassment in Springfield, Denise Rotheimer, Republican candidate for the 62nd House district, is asking questions about how lawmakers handle unethical behavior.

Rotheimer says immediate tax, spending reforms needed

By Justin Stoltzfus | Nov 28, 2017

Immediate reforms are needed when it comes to taxes and spending, Denise Rotheimer said in response to a new study by Truth in Accounting showing that Illinois residents have the second highest per capita tax burden in the country.

Yingling opponent says politicians don't hear the people

By Justin Stoltzfus | Nov 10, 2017

Denise Rotheimer wants to let the residents of Illinois' 62nd House District know that she's listening.

Walsh joins supporters of Lake County Board member in House run

By Justin Stoltzfus | Oct 19, 2017

Tom Weber's campaign for the 64th District has garnered another powerful voice: former U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh.

Wheeler backs Lake County Board member as her House successor

By Justin Stoltzfus | Oct 19, 2017

Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) has endorsed Lake County Board member Tom Weber as her successor in the 64th House District, which covers parts of Lake and McHenry counties, according to a press release from Weber.

Lake County Board member touts big show of support in bid to replace Wheeler

By Justin Stoltzfus | Oct 19, 2017

Lake County Board member Tom Weber said he was surprised and pleased with the outpouring of support her received when he announced his run for the Illinois House recently, according to a press release.

Illinois among states seen as on the precipice of a pension disaster

By Justin Stoltzfus | Jun 23, 2017

Officials in Springfield and around the country are talking about a “pension cliff” and trying to determine what will happen as large numbers of educators become fully vested in school district pension benefit systems.

McConchie pushes for end to 'imbalance' in property tax reliance

By Justin Stoltzfus | May 21, 2017

Real estate tax reform is the only way to end the unfair funding of schools throughout the state and allow people on limited incomes to stay in their homes, Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) told the Lake County Gazette.