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Monday, February 17, 2020

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Sen. Wilcox supports 'AJ's Law,' filed by Rep. Reick to give McHenry 'local control' of DCFS

Illinois state Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) has thrown his support behind a bill that would create the McHenry County Children and Family Services Agency to assume the duties of the McHenry County office of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 17, 2020

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Rep. McSweeney 'leading the opposition' against Gas Station Attendant Act

Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington) wants to be known as the face of opposition to a bill that would ban Illinois motorists from pumping their own gas.

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 17, 2020

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Tribune backs 'policy wonk' Ives in 6th District Congressional run

By Glenn Minnis | 5 hours ago

Candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is more determined than ever to represent Illinois' 6th Congressional District in the nation's capital.

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Bos considers Gas Station Attendant Act an 'overreach and abuse of power'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 17, 2020

A new bill that would ban state motorists from pumping their own gas illustrates why Illinois House candidate Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) wants so much to go to Springfield to represent the 51st District.

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Analysis: How much more will Buffalo Grove residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 17, 2020

Buffalo Grove residents will have to pay $51,004,986 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

From DuPage Policy Journal

ICYMI: Chicago Tribune Endorses Ives for Congress (IL-06)

By Press release submission | 1 day ago

Ives is especially well-prepared to attempt the recapture of what was a Republican seat. She is endorsed.

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Analysis: How much more will Libertyville residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 16, 2020

Libertyville residents will have to pay $62,809,960 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Sen. McConchie supports bipartisan legislation for fair maps

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 16, 2020

State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Heights) supports bipartisan legislation that would push for fair maps when the state's district lines are reconsidered next year.

From Prairie State Wire

Bipartisan group of lawmakers, fair-mapping advocates speak out against gerrymandering

By Kyla Asbury | 2 days ago

A bipartisan group of legislators and policy watchdogs met Thursday to discuss their commitment to bringing fair district mapping to state and local politics throughout Illinois.

From Will County Gazette

Congressional candidate Gradel finds Underwood's vote to reject fentanyl ban 'unacceptable'

By April Bamburg | 2 days ago

Illinois congressional candidate Ted Gradel (R-Naperville) had a hard time understanding incumbent U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood's (D-Naperville) recent vote to reject a ban on fentanyl-like drugs.

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Analysis: How much more will Deerfield residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 15, 2020

Deerfield residents will have to pay $75,127,416 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Lake Zurich residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 14, 2020

Lake Zurich residents will have to pay $82,621,300 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

From Kane County Reporter

Casten Statement on Removing the Deadline for Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment

By Press release submission | 4 days ago

U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement after the House passed H.J. Res. 79 by a bipartisan vote of 232-183.

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Analysis: How much more will Lake County residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 13, 2020

Lake County residents will have to pay $875,897,525 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Highland Park residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 13, 2020

Highland Park residents will have to pay $117,833,459 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

From McHenry Times

Casten’s Promoting Grid Storage Act Considered at Energy Subcommittee on House Committee on Energy and Commerce

By Press release submission | 5 days ago

U.S. Representative Sean Casten’s (IL-06) Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019 was considered at the Energy Subcommittee on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Casten Introduces Bill to Reduce Gun Trafficking

By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2020

Congressman’s bill would create a federal requirement that gun owners must report their gun if lost or stolen within 48 hours

From Kane County Reporter

Casten’s Clean Industrial Technology Act Passes Science, Space, and Technology Committee

By Press release submission | 5 days ago

Congressman’s bill would centralize research and development of low-carbon industrial technologies; make American industrial companies more competitive internationally

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Kasperski's senate campaign hitting stride in 31st District

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 12, 2020

Illinois state Senate candidate Chris Kasperski (R-Lindenhurst) does not like what's happening to the Lake County community in which he grew up.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives Statement on New Hampshire Results

By Press release submission | 5 days ago

Bernie Sanders won last night in New Hampshire, while Andrew Yang exited the stage. Jeanne Ives, a candidate for Congress (IL-06), released statement in response