Kendall County Times

Kifowit's Veterans' Affairs bill moves on to House

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 18, 2021

House Rep. Stephanie Kifowit's (D-Oswego) bill to amend the Department of Veterans' Affairs Act has passed the House Veterans' Affairs Committee and will be favorably reported to the House.

Wheeler to Pritzker: Bring back Blue Collar Jobs Act

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 17, 2021

Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) wants Gov. J.B. Pritzker to reinstate the Blue Collar Jobs Act and help Illinoisans get good-paying jobs.

Parkview Christian Academy board chief goes on air to defend decision not to enforce masks

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 6, 2020

Parkview Christian Academy Board President Jed Davis recently spoke on "Chicago's Morning Answer" radio show with hosts Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson about the school's decision not to mandate the wearing of protective masks.

Firm projects decrease in enrollment for Oswego Community School District #308

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 12, 2020

A Kansas-based education planning firm projected that Oswego Community School District #308 will likely see a decrease in student enrollment in the next five years, Patch reported.

Restaurants offer take-out options to try to cover bills during COVID-19 pandemic

By Kyla Asbury | May 16, 2020

Small business owners are making changes to find ways to make ends meet during the economic shutdown stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Prairie State Wire

Republican lawmakers disappointed in governor's budget proposal

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Illinois Republicans were disappointed after hearing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal last week

From Kane County Reporter

Rep. Wheeler asks about testing during hearing about AVR errors

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) told a panel of state agencies during a House Executive Committee hearing that he appreciated how they addressed a recent error that allowed 574 ineligible residents to be registered to vote through the state's automatic voter registration (AVR) program.

From Prairie State Wire

Bipartisan group of lawmakers, fair-mapping advocates speak out against gerrymandering

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

A bipartisan group of legislators and policy watchdogs met Thursday to discuss their commitment to bringing fair district mapping to state and local politics throughout Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Republican leaders would have liked more from Pritzker's speech, but will run with 'spirit of collaboration'

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

While House and Senate Republicans were critical of many aspects of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address on Wednesday, most remain hopeful that he was sincere about bringing about a spirit of bipartisan collaboration.

From Prairie State Wire

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois urges passage of License to Work Act

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) recently held a press conference to show its support for a senate bill that would end the practice of suspending state motorists' driver's licenses for non-driving offenses.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Oberweis recuses self from Senate vote

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) addressed two bills on the Senate floor back on June 2.

From Prairie State Wire

House Republicans oppose freight train bill

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

The Illinois House passed a bill last week that requires two-person crews on freight trains when crossing through Illinois.

From Illinois Valley Times

Welter says graduated income tax amendment 'sends the wrong message' to Illinoisans

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

House Rep. David A. Welter (R-Morris) said Illinoisans don't trust the government and the graduated income tax structure would make that even worse.

From Will County Gazette

Batinick says income tax proposal is part of a parade of 'anti-growth' bills

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

House Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) called the graduated income tax proposal an "anti-growth" bill while speaking on the House floor Monday during the session.

From Kane County Reporter

Wheeler calls graduated income tax 'not fair to Illinois taxpayers'

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

House Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) said the graduated income tax is not a fair tax for Illinois.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Sen. Oberweis opposes educational labor bill

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-North Aurora) opposed a bill that would allow college and university research assistants to join teaching assistants and have access to collective bargaining.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Oberweis speaks out against House Bill 2691

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) spoke in opposition of a bill that opens up funding to more individuals for college.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois Family Institute, others plan Pro-life Rally and Lobby Day on Wednesday

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The Illinois Family Institute is partnering with several other pro-life organizations to hold the Pro-life Rally and Lobby Day Wednesday at the state capitol.

Voters to decide on tax increase that could add $5.4 million to Oswego School District 308

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 13, 2019

Oswego voters will decide April 2 if School District 308 will receive a 30-cent operating tax-rate increase it approved in January.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Hydroponics bill introduced in House

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

Rep. Stephanie A. Kifoweit (D-Aurora) introduced a bill created to drive business for hydroponics on Feb. 1 to the House of Representatives.