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'I’m running for true local representation:' Davis on candidacy for state representative

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 9, 2022

Jed Davis is touting his run for state representative in the newly drawn 75th District as a return to normalcy and the way things should be.

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Wheeler: 'Illinois continues to spend more than we take in'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 28, 2022

With a new MoneyGeek report ranking Illinois as the least tax-friendly state in the country, state Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) has introduced legislation that he sees as taking aim at what he sees is wasteful spending.

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Loughran Cappel on budget: 'We support educators and students and this is a good starting point'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 14, 2022

State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood) is championing Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s $45 billion proposed spending plan as one that supports education.

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Boyle criticized for canceling basketball games after mask mandate ruling

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 8, 2022

Chicago Morning Answer radio host Dan Proft and former state representative Jeanne Ives are calling foul on the Joliet Diocese of Catholic Schools Superintendent Michael Boyle after he canceled basketball games despite a judge's temporary restraining order effectively prohibiting mask requirements for students in numerous school districts across the state.

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Wheeler files legislation to criminalize electronic monitoring

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 4, 2022

State Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) is pushing legislation aimed at ending electronic stalking.

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Welter circulates petition to repeal the SAFE-T Act

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 1, 2022

State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) argues desperate times call for desperate measures.

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Welter 'likes direction' of bill to expand diversity in Illinois' clean energy sector

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 23, 2022

Republican state Rep. David Welter has thrown his support behind legislation that seeks to uphold greater diversity in the state’s clean energy jobs sector.

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Republicans call for hearing regarding DCFS Director Marc Smith

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 15, 2022

Republican lawmakers are demanding answers after Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Director Marc Smith was recently held in contempt of court for what they essentially view as not doing his job.

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Batinick urges Illinois residents to donate blood if able

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 15, 2022

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is urging Illinois residents to give blood amid a growing blood supply shortage.

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Welter condemns Democratic 'Criminal Bill of Rights'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 10, 2022

State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) is pushing to change the climate in Illinois when it comes to the state’s rising crime rate following the passage of the SAFE Act.

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Welter says crime reform legislation ties the hands of police

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 10, 2022

State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) hopes Democrats in Springfield have finally come to see what sees in addressing the state’s rising crime rate.

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Batinick highlights the nearly 300 new laws taking effect in new year

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 2, 2022

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is bringing attention to the nearly 300 new laws taking effect with the new year.

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Rezin 'absolutely astonished' by Chicago mayor's comments that businesses aren't doing enough to defend themselves

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 15, 2021

Republican state Sen. Sue Rezin insists she’s struggling to make sense of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s position on the city's rising crime rate.

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Rezin encouraged by bipartisan concern over crime, weighs bill to make attacks on officers a hate crime

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 15, 2021

With the debate over ways to keep officers safe on the job raging, state Sen. Sue Rezin’s position hasn’t changed.

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Rezin: Constituents 'rightfully don't feel safe' amid Chicago violence

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 14, 2021

Republican state Sen. Sue Rezin is alerting Springfield lawmakers about the vibes she’s says she's getting from constituents these days.

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GOP Congressional candidate blames 'pay for play politics' for Illinois pension funding woes

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 4, 2021

Illinois Republican Congressional candidate James Marter feels Springfield has become its own worst enemy when it comes to getting state pension debt under control.

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Rezin, Plummer make 'friendly wager' on high school football — and Wilmington food charity wins

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 1, 2021

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) owes the town of Wilmington a visit — and some chow.

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Kifowit urges Illinois diabetes awareness, prevention to 'help save lives'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 27, 2021

Illinois state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit urges residents to learn more about diabetes in order to protect themselves and their families from the deadly disease.

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Rezin attends infrastructure bill signing; Illinois earmarks $11 billion for highway, bridge projects

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 21, 2021

Veteran state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) recently made the trek to Washington for the signing of the new federal infrastructure deal at the White House.

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Rezin encourages Illinois families to 'grab a book or two and explore' with their kids; more from Grundy County

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 12, 2021

Rezin encourages Illinois families to 'grab a book or two and explore' with their kids; more from Grundy County