Kendall County Times

Marter fumes 'we need answers' for how Pritizker coming up with COVID-19 decisions

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 2, 2020

Kendall County Republican Party Chairman James Marter argues this is no time for partisan politics.

GOP Congressional hopeful Oberweis receives Trump endorsement, joins in tele-rally with president

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 2, 2020

Veteran state Sen. Jim Oberweis is hoping to ride the waves of President Donald Trump's endorsement all the way to Washington, D.C.

Marter charges governor is 'crushing state economy' with latest round of COVID-19 shutdowns

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 1, 2020

Kendall County Republican Party Chair James Marter rages Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker appears to be on a one-man crusade to destroy the state.

Oberweis blasts governor's latest COVID-19 mandate: 'Businesses are just trying to stay afloat'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 31, 2020

Congressional candidate and veteran state Sen. Jim Oberweis fumes about small business owners having to endure too much in the governor's latest shutdowns to control COVID-19.

Oberweis blasts Springfield Democrats for refusing to 'take a stand against the corruption we see far too frequently'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 30, 2020

Veteran state Sen. and Congressional candidate Jim Oberweis is looking to bring accountability to Springfield.

Marter laments progressive tax will lead to a a flood of outmigration: 'Our taxes are just out of control'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 28, 2020

James Marter is urging Illinois voters to quickly exit off what he sees as a one-way street before it gets too late.

Oberweis receives Chamber of Commerce endorsement in Congressional run: 'I am a champion of free enterprise'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 19, 2020

State Sen. Jim Oberweis is proudly trumpeting his endorsement from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in his run against Rep. Lauren Underwood in the 14th Congressional District.

Marter warns governor's progressive tax will spell doom: 'The increases are going to be more than they’re saying'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2020

James Marter regrets that his feelings reflect what so many Illinois residents think of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive tax proposal actually become the law of the land.

Oberweis not surprised by Madigan's defiance: 'I’m clearly in the camp that says Madigan needs to resign'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 12, 2020

Republican Congressional candidate and State Sen. Jim Oberweis never expected House Speaker Mike Madigan to be willing to answer for his actions.

Marter is hardly surprised by Madigan's defiance: 'He feels with his power he can do anything he wants'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 10, 2020

James Marter argues House Speaker Mike Madigan’s refusal to appear before a special House committee convened to look into some of his recent conduct is to be expected.

Oberweis responds to Democrats' tax threat: 'It is time to get control of runaway spending'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 3, 2020

Congressional candidate and state Sen. Jim Oberweis broods over the no-win situation he feels Gov. J.B. Pritzker has put Illinois residents in when it comes to their tax burden.

Marter warns 'if progressive tax passes exodus will continue'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 3, 2020

Kendall County Republican Party Chairman James Marter is warning Gov. J.B.

Oberweis blasts governor for school sports shutdown: 'We need to take politics out of these decisions'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 26, 2020

State Sen. Jim Oberweis rages Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s misguided sports ban has already proved to be off base.

Marter charges governor is 'robbing children of opportunities' with his arbitrary ban on high school sports

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 25, 2020

Kendall County Republican Party Chairman James Marter fears Illinois residents are being forced to pay too high a price for all of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s insecurities.

Oberweis on embattled House speaker: 'There is no question he has violated the public trust'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 20, 2020

State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) can relate to the anguish felt by voters now camping outside the home of House Speaker Mike Madigan as protests call for his ouster.

From Illinois Valley Times

State Senator Rezin demands change as Illinois leaders 'feel feds building case centered on Madigan'

By Glenn Minnis | 3 years ago

State Sen. Sue Rezin embraces the opportunity for a new beginning that might be coming to Springfield.

Marter doubts embattled House speaker will resign: 'I think he’s going to have to be shown the door'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 19, 2020

James Marter cracks that embattled House Speaker Mike Madigan deserves all the added attention he’s now receiving.

From Kane County Reporter

Ward warns voters that governor's proposed 'fair tax' is not what he promises

By Glenn Minnis | 3 years ago

Republican state Senate hopeful Jeanette Ward fears what Illinois could become if Springfield Democrats gets their way with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive tax proposal.

Oberweis joins chorus calling for Link to resign from state Senate seat

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 11, 2020

Veteran state Sen. Jim Oberweis believes state Sen. Terry Link’s resignation as chairman of the Lake County Democratic Party should only be the start.

From Illinois Valley Times

Rezin optimistic feds have main target in ComEd probe: 'You’re going to see something with the speaker'

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

State Sen. Sue Rezin thinks the latest ComEd top executive to be charged in connection with the federal probe that has put House Speaker Mike Madigan in the crosshairs could signal the beginning of the end for the state’s longest-tenured lawmaker.