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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

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From Kane County Reporter

Sen. Oberweis on a mission to rein in government spending

By Glenn Minnis | 12 hours ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis’ motivation for pledging his support for the Balanced Budget Amendment is as simple as it is sincere.

From Illinois Valley Times

Sen. Rezin puts her trust in ethics task force; body cameras a last resort in fight against corruption

By Glenn Minnis | 20 hours ago

Veteran state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) understands the thinking behind a bill that would require all Illinois lawmakers to wear body cameras, but she still believes there are less drastic methods of fighting corruption in state government.

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From Will County Gazette

Chicago income tax would only drive more residents out, Sen. Oberweis cautions

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) wonders how much longer Illinois taxpayers will be forced to carry the burden of poor policymaking.

From Prairie State Wire

ILGOP Chairman Schneider demands action as non-citizens were registered to vote in 2018

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider is demanding that a state-run program that automatically registers voters be immediately suspended amid reports that non-citizens were certified and cast votes in 2018.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant announces library grants for local school districts

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2020

State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is thrilled to announce that seven local school districts in the 49th Illinois Senate District will receive nearly $54,000 through grants from the Illinois secretary of state’s School Library Grant program.

From Kane County Reporter

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 42: Holmes: local school districts to receive nearly $39,000 in library grants

By Press release submission | 7 days ago

Four local school districts will receive nearly $39,000 in grants through the Illinois secretary of state’s School Library Grant program, Senator Linda Holmes announced.

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Former Congressman Manzullo endorses Sen. Oberweis in 14th District race

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 20, 2020

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) has earned the endorsement of former U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-Rockford) in his campaign against U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) in the 14th Congressional District.

From Prairie State Wire

Senate GOP Leader Bill Brady said to have voiced private support for abortion funding, gun control legislation

By W.J. Kennedy | 11 days ago

Former high-level aides to Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has revealed that Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) told the then governor he was right for signing HB 40 in September 2017, the law requiring Medicaid funding of abortions. At a separate meeting, Brady also recommended that the governor sign gun control bills should they reach his desk.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 75: Coal City awarded state grant for housing rehabilitation

By Press release submission | Jan 17, 2020

Coal City awarded state grant for housing rehabilitation

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Bertino-Tarrant invites residents to satellite office house in Joliet and Romeoville..

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2020

State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) invites residents to her January satellite office hours in Joliet and Romeoville.

From McLean County Times

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 38: Tax credit offered to small businesses in the wake of minimum wage hike

By Press release submission | 13 days ago

The start of the New Year brought about the beginning of Illinois’ controversial minimum wage hike.

From Kane County Reporter

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 25: Senate Week in Review: January 6-10, 2020

By Press release submission | 13 days ago

The state’s population decline continues to be a cause for concern as Illinois enters a new decade with nearly 160,000 fewer residents.

From Will County Gazette

Speaker Madigan blocking Illinois' path to property tax relief, Rep. Batinick claims

By Glenn Minnis | 14 days ago

Illinois House Republican Floor Leader Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) was not particularly surprised to see the latest task force created to provide relief from state property taxes fall well short of its goals.

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Progressive tax plan fraught with risk Illinois can ill afford, Oberweis claims

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 13, 2020

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) cautions that a Pandora's box lies within the progressive income tax that Gov. J.B. Pritzker has been pushing since his earliest days as a candidate nearly three years ago.

From Will County Gazette

Sen. Oberweis calls out opponent in video

By Glenn Minnis | 18 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) recently blasted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California) and 14th District Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) in a new video condemning their involvement in the impeachment proceedings of President Donald Trump.

From Lake County Gazette

Rep. McSweeney supports Trump decision to kill Iranian terrorist

By Glenn Minnis | 20 days ago

Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington) wonders what U.S. Rep Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) is thinking by questioning President Donald Trump’s recent decision to order the drone attack that killed Iranian commander Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani.

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Oberweis campaign fundraiser to include recently pardoned former soldier

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 8, 2020

Congressional candidate and Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) is set to host recently pardoned Army First Lt. Clint Lorance at a campaign fundraiser on Jan. 14 at the American Legion in Huntley.

From Lake County Gazette

Underwood opposes killing of Iranian terrorist leader

By Glenn Minnis | 22 days ago

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL14th) has drawn strong pushback from Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills), particularly her stance on last week’s attack.

From West Cook News

Candidate Marter's pro-Trump, conservative platform more than 'just a message'

By Glenn Minnis | 29 days ago

Illinois' 14th Congressional District candidate James Marter (R-Oswego) is convinced that his background uniquely qualifies him to successfully overcome incumbent U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) in next year's election.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant advocates for Jan. 1 measures that will keep first responders, children and construction workers safe

By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2019

State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) urges Illinoisans to educate themselves on new driving laws that go into effect Jan. 1, 2020.