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Karimar Brown earns Republican nomination for Lake County board

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Aug 26, 2018

The Lake County board has chosen Karimar Brown as its Republican nominee for the 18th District on November's ballot.

Former Lake GOP Captain Patricia Kammerer dies

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Jun 24, 2018

Patricia Kammerer, former Lake County GOP committeeman and captain, has passed away.

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McSweeney drafts bill that would protect students from sexual abusers

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Jun 18, 2018

Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) has filed a bill to ensure that sexual abuse and assault cases are handled properly by schools.

Senate passes bill that would include late-payment interest penalties in budget

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Jun 5, 2018

Legislation to account for late-payment interest on Illinois' unpaid bills has been approved by the Senate.

As taxpayers seek relief, more than a third of Highland Park’s park district employees earn over $100,000

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Apr 19, 2018

More than one-third of employees at the Park District of Highland Park make more than $100,000 a year, district records show.

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Jesiel joins Firearm Public Awareness Task Force

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Apr 3, 2018

State Rep. Sheri Jesiel (R-Winthrop Harbor) has been chosen to serve on the Firearm Public Awareness Task Force.

McConchie says state needs a 'true, balanced budget'

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Mar 20, 2018

Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) said in a press release on his website that he hopes “a true, balanced budget” is passed in Illinois for the next fiscal year.

Jesiel to host discussion at Warren-Newport library

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Mar 20, 2018

Rep. Sheri Jesiel (R-Winthrop Harbor) will hold a discussion for 61st District residents from 9 to 10 a.m. April 7 at the Warren-Newport Public Library.

Charles Walsh, father of former congressman, dies at age 85

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Feb 5, 2018

Charles M. Walsh, father of former U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL) and father-in-law of Fremont Township Republican Precinct Committeeman Helene Miller Walsh, died Feb. 2 at the age of 85.

Former Grayslake mayor endorses Idstein for state House District 62

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Nov 22, 2017

Ken Idstein, Republican candidate for the District 62 state House seat, has been endorsed by former Grayslake Mayor Tim Perry.

Lake County homeowners warned of deed retrieval scam

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Oct 4, 2017

Lake County homeowners are warned of a scam that involves letters from Illinois deed providers or deed retrieval services asking residents to send money to receive a copy of their property deed.

Salzberg disapproves of bill giving undocumented students financial aid

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | May 27, 2016

Benjamin Salzberg, the Republican candidate for the Illinois State Senate District 29, has voiced his opposition to a proposed bill that would provide state-funded financial assistance to college students who are illegal immigrants.

McConchie claims GOP bid for state Senate District 26 seat

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Mar 17, 2016

Dan McConchie has won the Republican nomination to replace Dan Duffy in Illinois Senate District 26. "I am honored to have earned the trust of the Republican primary voters of the 26th District," McConchie said.

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