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Joliet homeowners who move leaves onto sidewalks, streets face fines

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 30, 2017

The city of Joliet recently issued a reminder that residents cannot, per city ordinance, move leaves from their yards onto sidewalks, parkways or streets, as it prevents street sweepers from clearing roadways.

Wheeler touts 'bipartisan success' of public school funding bill

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 30, 2017

Shortly before the House passed Senate Bill 1947 on Monday, Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) told his fellow representatives that bipartisan compromise had finally come about.

Newark superintendent calls for school funding based on results, not location

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 22, 2017

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) should not get a pension bailout, but no state school should be rewarded for failing its students, the superintendent of Lisbon Community Consolidated School District #90 contends.

Wheeler bill would prevent government retribution lawsuits

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 15, 2017

Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) wants to block government entities from suing those who dare to challenge them, according to the Illinois Review.

Welter hosting identity theft seminar in Morris

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 27, 2017

State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) is inviting Morris residents to attend a seminar on how to avoid identity theft on Aug. 21 at the Morris Public Library.

Oberweis backs Rauner vow to change public education funding bill

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 25, 2017

Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) recently threw his support behind Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vow to issue use an amendatory veto if and when he receives Senate Bill 1 from Democratic lawmakers to remove provisions favorable to Chicago Public Schools (CPS), according to a release.

No shortage of flaws in new budget, Rezin says

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 17, 2017

The new Illinois state budget is packed with problems, Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) argues on her website.

Batinick stresses need to OK money for lottery, roads, more

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 8, 2017

Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) made an impassioned plea to pass an appropriations bill for Illinois’ other state funds independent of the general fund in a Facebook live video from the General Assembly’s special session recently.

Rezin sees finish line fast approaching on budget agreement

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 21, 2017

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) said she wholeheartedly agreed with Gov. Bruce Rauner's decision to call lawmakers back to Springfield for a 10-day session to work out a budget deal, according to a press release.

Batinick offers two-year budget without 'feral cats' or 'catfish'

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 21, 2017

State legislators need to leave foolishness at the doorstep when they return for a special session this week, Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) said, according to a press release.

Welter hosts town halls to talk about budget, constituents' concerns

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 18, 2017

State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) said he conducted a series of town hall meetings last month to allow constituents throughout the 75th District to be heard on issues such as the state's budget impasse.

Wheeler says posts prove point: Taxes are killing Illinois

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 7, 2017

Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) said the responses he got to a Facebook post on Illinois’ high property taxes say everything that needs to be said about the exodus of residents from the state.

Wheeler calls on state's top legal officer to compel lawmakers to adopt revenue estimate

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 28, 2017

Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) and 39 of his House colleagues sent a letter to Attorney General Lisa Madigan recently, asking her to compel the General Assembly to adopt a revenue estimate as the first step toward reaching a budget agreement.

Democrats want to keep Illinois out of balance financially, Rezin argues

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 28, 2017

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) criticized the recent partisan vote in the Illinois Senate to advance a budget that would increase revenue through higher taxes without the spending reform measures that Republicans have been demanding.

GOP calls on Kifowit, Conroy, Mussman constituents to help stop more taxation

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 28, 2017

The Illinois Republican Party is urging residents of House Districts 46, 56 and 84 to call their representatives and voice their opposition to a budget based on tax hikes passed by Senate Democrats on Tuesday.