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Pritzker's office: 'The assault weapons ban is the law of Illinois'

By Kendall County Times Report | Jan 19, 2023

The Pritzker Administration believes the dozens of sheriffs offices across Illinois that have promised to refuse to enforce the state's new law banning semiautomatic weapons and other firearms is "political grandstanding."

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Stoller: 'Illinois Democrats are in a race to pass the most extreme abortion laws in the nation'

By Kendall County Times Report | Jan 19, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) has criticized his Democrat colleagues and their push for "extreme abortion laws" after an expansion bill was passed last week.

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Batinick: 'Wages aren’t keeping up with inflation, but we’ve locked in inflation bumps each July'

By Kendall County Times Report | Jan 18, 2023

Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is blasting Democratic legislators' vote to grant themselves a 16% pay raise during the recent lame-duck session.

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Oswego Village Board trustee Marter: 'You have had this crusade against rentals and it’s really frustrating'

By Kendall County Times Report | Jan 18, 2023

At its Jan. 5 meeting of the Oswego Village Board of Trustees, Trustee James Marter explained his vote to approve a measure that sets targets for establishing a diversified housing stock in town.

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Hug tells council suppliers cut prices: 'These are companies that have integrity'

By Kendall County Times Report | Jan 10, 2023

The city council of Joliet received a report on contracts regarding public works facilities.

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Joliet Police Department on teen suicide prevention program: New signs will 'have an informational phone number on there, they could call for a suicide line if they need it'

By Kendall County Times Report | Dec 8, 2022

The Joliet Police Department has a new suicide prevention program.

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'We have more than enough revenue to support that request': City manager approves $1 million for street program

By Kendall County Times Report | Dec 2, 2022

The Joliet city manager recently gave a report and answers some questions on the budget.

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'These containers stacked and sitting there and ruining the environment': Joliet votes to limit cargo containers to 3 per stack

By Kendall County Times Report | Dec 2, 2022

The Joliet city council recently made two new ordinances for facilities within the city.

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Joliet city council discusses solutions to current police vehicle shortage

By Kendall County Times Report | Dec 1, 2022

The Joliet city council recently discussed some issues the police force has been having with its vehicles.

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City of Joliet's Ghedotte reviews 2023 budget, which includes 4% tax levy increase

By Kendall County Times Report | Dec 1, 2022

The Joliet City Council recently discussed its proposed budget for 2023.

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Yorkville City Council hears protests against drag shows

By Kendall County Times Report | Dec 1, 2022

At its Nov. 22 meeting, The Yorkville City Council heard from residents opposing drag shows at the Pinz Entertainment Center.

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Wheeler thankful for Henry’s Law, making Illinois more hospitable for expectant mothers

By Kendall County Times Report | Nov 24, 2022

State Rep. Keith R. Wheeler, R-Oswego, offered his thanks this Thanksgiving season for Henry’s Law, which allows women in their third trimester of pregnancy to receive a parking placard.

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Marter: ‘Ballots are harvested making the integrity of the voter’s intent in question’

By Kendall County Times Report | Nov 17, 2022

Kendall County Republican Party Chairman Jim Marter is one of those concerned with election integrity in Illinois. “

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Rezin: 'We need stronger and more specific laws and penalties for people poisoning unsuspecting victims'

By Kendall County Times Report | Nov 17, 2022

On Nov. 15, Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln) and Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) held a press conference to unveil legislation to combat the fentanyl epidemic.

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Wheeler: 'I’ve always taken a collaborative approach to getting the people’s work done and will continue to do so until I leave office in January'

By Kendall County Times Report | Nov 11, 2022

State Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) has conceded the race to represent the 83rd House District to Democratic opponent Matt Hanson.

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Davis: 'I look forward to representing YOU in Springfield!'

By Kendall County Times Report | Nov 10, 2022

Jed Davis has claimed victory against Democrat opponent Heidi Henry.

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Batinick: 'If Democrats are serious about earning the trust of Illinois residents, they will join us in the fight for real ethics reform today'

By Kendall County Times Report | Nov 7, 2022

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) renewed his call for ethics reform after former House Speaker Mike Madigan on Nov. 1 pled not guilty to federal charges of racketeering and bribery.