Illinois State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry)
Recent News About Illinois State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry)
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Wilcox: 'Democrats chose to block a comprehensive ethics package filed by Senate Republicans'
State senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) is criticizing Illinois Democrats for refusing to enact effective ethics reform despite the corruption in the state. Illinois was recently ranked the third-most corrupt state in the country.
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Wilcox has 'pretty low' confidence in DCFS Director: 'I have no sense he has a pulse of where the organization's troubles are'
Illinois State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) said his confidence in Department of Children and Family Services Director Mark Smith is "pretty low" after Smith was issued his 11th contempt citation this year for failing to appropriately place a vulnerable child.
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Wilcox: 'I'm glad the Auditor General set the record straight regarding who failed to act'
Illinois' auditor general recently released a new report related to the 2020 COVID outbreak at LaSalle Veterans' Home. Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) has given a statement on the matter saying he is glad that the acts of the Pritzker administration are finally coming to light.
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Wilcox on gas tax postponement stickers: Station owners should 'place their own sign right next to it'
Gas station operators will be required to post signs at gas pumps letting customers know about the gas tax delay planned for July, but State Sen. Craig Wilcox encouraged gas station operators to post their own signage.
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Wilcox: 'Madigan was boss of criminal enterprise'
Illinois State Rep. Craig Wilcox recently voiced his opinion on the recent indictment of former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan.
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Wilcox critical of Pritzker's budget plan, says GOP tax relief would be 'permanent'
State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) said Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) "was not a financial magician," rather it was federal funding behind the state's improved financial status this past year.
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Wilcox: 'Decisions regarding COVID-19 should be made locally'
State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) recently weighed in on a Judge's ruling that will – at least temporarily – end COVID-19 mandates in Illinois schools.
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Wilcox marks World Cancer Day and Go Red for Women's Health Day
Illinois State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) has joined others from around the globe in marking a day set aside to promote heart health in women and raise awareness for cancer.
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Wilcox bill broadens appreciation for families of fallen Illinois service members
State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) recently filed legislation that would expand recognition for families of fallen Illinois servicemembers.
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'They keep wanting more and more': Wilcox pushes zero-balance budgeting to battle Illinois pension shortfall
After a report by Wirepoints found that the pension and retiree health shortfall for Chicago and Cook counties alone totaled $122 billion — and state pension obligation bonds totaled $9 billion — Illinois lawmakers tackled the numbers.
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Wilcox objects to providing assistance to homeowners, renters for not covering 'those who manage and invest'
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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Wilcox: Pritzker 'trying to control the narrative' after LaSalle Veterans' Home's report
Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) accused Gov. J.B. Pritzker of being less than sincere when the governor backpedaled about his mention in "a scathing report" related to the deadly COVID-19 outbreak at LaSalle Veterans’ Home.
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Wilcox takes a wait-and-see attitude after Madigan's ouster as House speaker
Veteran state Sen. Craig Wilcox isn’t quite sure what to make of Mike Madigan finally being ousted as House speaker after nearly four decades.
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Wilcox applauds Republicans for standing up to governor's push for progressive tax
State Sen. Craig Wilcox struggles to understand Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s growing hostility over Republicans being at the forefront of defeating his progressive tax proposal.
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Wilcox blasts new COVID-19 mandates: 'The governor has completely disregarded his original mitigation strategy'
State Sen. Craig Wilcox fumes over what he sees as Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s haphazard handling of COVID-19.
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Wilcox seeks hearings on governor's shutdowns: 'Restaurant doors are being closed, and jobs are being lost'
The list of questions state Sen. Craig Wilcox has for Gov. J.B. Pritzker over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic seems to grow each day.
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Wilcox urges voters to sign legislative reform petition: 'Corruption is now the core issue in Illinois'
State Sen. Craig Wilcox is among a growing number of GOP legislators urging voters to demand a series of anti-corruption measures in Springfield.
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With four Democrat legislators facing indictments, Wilcox urges voters to sign anti-corruption petition
Veteran state Sen. Craig Wilcox is urging voters to sign a petition calling for sweeping changes to the way lawmakers in Springfield are allowed to do business.
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Wilcox isn't surprised by Madigan's defiance: 'He owes answers to all the voters'
State Sen. Craig Wilcox doesn’t try to hide his disappointment over House Speaker Mike Madigan electing not to cooperate with a Special House committee now looking into some of his most questionable actions.
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Wilcox scolds Springfield Dems over latest tactics: 'Threatening voters ... is no way to govern'
Veteran state Sen. Craig Wilcox isn't a fan of the new way Gov. J.B. Pritzker is doing business in Springfield.