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Sunday, January 19, 2020

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Nancy Northrip donates $1,000 to Daniel Didech's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 2, 2020

Nancy Northrip donated $1,000 to Democrat Daniel Didech's election campaign committee, Daniel Didech Campaign Committee, on Jan. 2, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Illinois' 51st District candidate Bos vows to fight corruption in Springfield

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 31, 2019

Illinois House candidate and Ela Township Trustee Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) knows what his priority would be if he were already serving in Springfield.

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Edward Polen donates $1,000 to Michael G. Nerheim's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2019

Edward Polen donated $1,000 to Republican Michael G. Nerheim's election campaign committee, Citizens for Mike Nerheim, on Dec. 31, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 62:Yingling Promotes Public Safety, Urges Residents to Prepare for Winter Weather

By Press release submission | Dec 31, 2019

Yingling Promotes Public Safety, Urges Residents to Prepare for Winter Weather

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 61: Mason Cautions Against Impaired Driving This Holiday Season

By Press release submission | Dec 31, 2019

Mason Cautions Against Impaired Driving This Holiday Season

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 59: This morning's display of hatred in Lake Zurich is appalling.

By Press release submission | Dec 31, 2019

This morning's display of hatred in Lake Zurich is appalling.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 58: The office of State Representative Bob Morgan is seeking applicants for a part time position in his Highwood, IL district office.

By Press release submission | Dec 31, 2019

The office of State Representative Bob Morgan is seeking applicants for a part time position in his Highwood, IL district office.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 51: Hate.Must.Stop.

By Press release submission | Dec 31, 2019

Hate.Must.Stop.

From DuPage Policy Journal

GOP challenger Ives leads Rep. Casten by nearly 10 points in new poll

By Glenn Minnis | 20 days ago

Illinois' 6th Congressional District candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is leading incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) by a full nine points in the latest Ogden & Fry poll.

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Candidate Marter's pro-Trump, conservative platform more than 'just a message'

By Glenn Minnis | 20 days ago

Illinois' 14th Congressional District candidate James Marter (R-Oswego) is convinced that his background uniquely qualifies him to successfully overcome incumbent U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) in next year's election.

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Rep. McSweeney goes all in to 'Cut Illinois Taxes Now'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 30, 2019

Veteran House Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) is on a mission to get Illinois government back on track.

From McHenry Times

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 32: Senate Week in Review: Christmas Week

By Press release submission | 25 days ago

No politics or government news in this Christmas edition of my weekly column.

From Kane County Reporter

Casten Votes to Restore State and Local Tax Deduction

By Press release submission | 26 days ago

U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement after he voted to pass H.R. 5377, the Restoring Tax Fairness for State and Localities Act, fulfilling a promise he made to his constituents to repeal the disastrous state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap implemented in the 2017 Republican Tax Bill.

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Sen. Link, reported Arroyo bribe target, lands in the middle of another ethics scandal

By James Ledbetter | Dec 23, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Terry Link (D-Waukegan) has violated the state ethics code by failing to report a $50,000 profit from the sale of a Florida condominium, the Chicago Tribune reports.

From McHenry Times

Casten Statement on His Vote to Approve the USMCA Trade Agreement

By Press release submission | 27 days ago

U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement after he voted in support of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) as the agreement that regulates trade between the three countries.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives Opens Up a Lead on Casten Heading into Election Year

By Press release submission | 27 days ago

An Ogden & Fry poll conducted on December 17 shows Jeanne Ives leading incumbent Congressman Sean Casten in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District. The poll was conducted districtwide regarding political preferences of candidates with 575 respondents.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 58: Chag Sameach and Happy Hanukkah, from the Morgan Family! ‬

By Press release submission | Dec 23, 2019

Chag Sameach and Happy Hanukkah, from the Morgan Family! ‬

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 53: Walker Donates Salary Increase to Journeys, Delivers Clothes from Warm Clothing Drive

By Press release submission | Dec 23, 2019

Walker Donates Salary Increase to Journeys, Delivers Clothes from Warm Clothing Drive

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Despite a 'Hell No' vote from Rep. McSweeney, new vehicle trade-in tax will take effect on Jan. 1

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 23, 2019

Illinois House Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) fumes that Democratic state lawmakers are set to ring in the New Year much in the same tax-and-spend way that defined 2019.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Rep. Casten's impeachment vote may take away your right to vote, Ives warns 6th District constituents

By Glenn Minnis | 28 days ago

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) sees her 2020 opponent, U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove), as being right in the middle of a movement to suppress the will of the American people – given the congressman's recent vote for the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump.