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Candidate Ives criticizes 'crony capitalist' Casten's support of Export-Import Bank

By Glenn Minnis | 17 days ago

Jeanne Ives is blasting her 6th Congressional District opponent, incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downer's Grove), for his public support of the reauthorization of the long-troubled Export-Import Bank.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Retiring senate leader Cullerton's legacy tainted, Says Ives

By Glenn Minnis | 17 days ago

Republican congressional candidate Jeanne Ives does not think history will be kind to retiring Illinois Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago).

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 32: Senate Week in Review November 11-15, 2019

By Press release submission | Nov 19, 2019

The fall Veto Session came to a close during the week with the final days’ main focus firmly on combating the ethics problems currently plaguing the state.

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Michael Frazin donates $1,000 to Bob Morgan's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 19, 2019

Michael Frazin donated $1,000 to Democrat Bob Morgan's election campaign committee, Friends of Bob Morgan, on Nov. 19, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Stacey Michelon donates $2,500 to Bob Morgan's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 19, 2019

Stacey Michelon donated $2,500 to Democrat Bob Morgan's election campaign committee, Friends of Bob Morgan, on Nov. 19, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 64: Weber Bemoans Litany of Better Ethics Reforms Not Given a Vote

By Press release submission | Nov 19, 2019

Weber Bemoans Litany of Better Ethics Reforms Not Given a Vote

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 61: Environmental Advisory Council to be held on December 2

By Press release submission | Nov 19, 2019

Environmental Advisory Council to be held on December 2

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 59: This fall they voted to rein in outrageous insulin prices

By Press release submission | Nov 19, 2019

This fall they voted to rein in outrageous insulin prices

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 53: Affordable Health Care Coverage Seminar to be held on November 26

By Press release submission | Nov 18, 2019

Affordable Health Care Coverage Seminar to be held on November 26

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 51:2020 Conservation Achievement Scholarship program Applications are now being accepted

By Press release submission | Nov 18, 2019

2020 Conservation Achievement Scholarship program Applications are now being accepted

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Rep. McSweeney continues to push for 'action now, not task forces' in fight against corruption

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 18, 2019

Veteran Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney’s (R-Barrington Hills) dogged push to bring ethics reform legislation to Springfield is picking up momentum.

From DuPage Policy Journal

GOP candidate Ives calls out congressional opponent Casten for driving 'Democratic Party over the cliff'

By Glenn Minnis | 19 days ago

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is blasting incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) over what she considers his extreme views on almost every issue.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 53: Affordable Health Care Coverage Seminar to be held on November 26

By Press release submission | Nov 17, 2019

Affordable Health Care Coverage Seminar to be held on November 26

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives Calls Out Crony Capitalist Casten

By Press release submission | 21 days ago

Democrats are hypocrites on this issue. They claim to be for the little guy. They say they oppose corporate greed. Then they pass regulations and unfunded mandates on small businesses and give large corporations and big banks handout after bailout. I saw it in Springfield. The same happens in Washington.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Illinois Political Oligarch Retires

By Press release submission | 21 days ago

‘Quite frankly, I don't think you can use the word 'crisis' to describe it (unfunded pension liabilities) at the state level. It's something we have to deal with, but it's not something that we're on the verge of bankruptcy on.’- John Cullerton, 2013

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Sponsors claim Board of Elections bill will help stamp out corruption

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 15, 2019

Veteran state Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) has joined a trio of other GOP lawmakers in pushing legislation aimed at assuring that the Illinois State Board of Elections remains above board when it comes to funding political action committees.

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Anti-socialism coalition Wide Awake touts success of first event

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 14, 2019

Organizers of the first-ever Wide Awake: Socialism – Not Now, Not Ever Coalition event held on Nov. 6 at the Round Lake Beach Cultural Center made certain to especially thank all the young people who tirelessly worked and turned out in support of their cause.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | 23 days ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Sick days exemplify teachers union's unhealthy effect on Chicago, Ives says

By Glenn Minnis | 24 days ago

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) points to the 244 available sick days Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) leaders were able to hammer out for members as part of their new contract agreement as a prime example of the extreme power the CTU possesses.

From McHenry Times

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 32: Senate Week in Review: Nov. 4 - 8, 2019

By Press release submission | 24 days ago

In this report, good news for public safety in Woodstock, Harvard and Crystal Lake, completing the Nippersink Creek Aquatic Restoration Project, a visit to West Elementary School in Crystal Lake and a report on my fall Teleforum Townhall.