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Monday, February 24, 2020

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ISRA lawsuit puts Second Amendment front and center, Rep. Batinick says

Illinois State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) will be closely following the lawsuit recently filed by the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) against the Illinois State Police alleging that the agency allowed the state to sweep Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card processing fees into other areas of government.

By Wayne Baker | Feb 20, 2020

From Illinois Valley Times

Sen. Rezin earns key media endorsements in 14th Congressional District race

By Glenn Minnis | 6 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) has won the endorsements of two of the state’s major newspapers in her 14th Congressional District run for the U.S. House of Representatives.

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From Will County Gazette

Rep. Batinick sees 'new life' in GOP's fight for change as poll shows voters' contempt for corruption

By Glenn Minnis | 6 days ago

State House Floor Leader Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is hopeful that the results of a new Illinois Education Association poll means that voters may finally be ready to institute the kind of change in Springfield he thinks is necessary for the state to get back on a path to prosperity.

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YORKVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: YACC Annual Dinner

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2020

Join us for the Yorkville Chamber’s premier event!

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PLANO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Plano Chamber Will Be Closed Today

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2020

In observance of the holiday, the Plano Chamber will be closed today.

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CITY OF YORKVILLE: Mayor Purcell proclaimed September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2020

Mayor Purcell proclaimed September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

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Sen. Oberweis sees little point behind bill to ban motorists from pumping their gas

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 17, 2020

Veteran Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) wants to see the things that matter most to voters take precedent in Springfield.

From Kane County Reporter

Rep. Wheeler asks about testing during hearing about AVR errors

By Kyla Asbury | 8 days 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 Will County Gazette

Congressional candidate Gradel finds Underwood's vote to reject fentanyl ban 'unacceptable'

By April Bamburg | 9 days ago

Illinois congressional candidate Ted Gradel (R-Naperville) had a hard time understanding incumbent U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood's (D-Naperville) recent vote to reject a ban on fentanyl-like drugs.

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State rifle association, Second Amendment group sue state police over diverted FOID card fees

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 12, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) has a hard time picturing how the Illinois State Rifle Association and Second Amendment Foundation can lose their recently filed lawsuit against the Illinois State Police alleging violations of the “fundamental individual rights” of gun owners in the processing of concealed-carry and gun-ownership cards.

From Will County Gazette

Rep. Batinick suggests putting citizens on legislative ethics board; says Madigan controls change

By Glenn Minnis | 13 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) intently listened last week as former Legislative Inspector General (LIG) Julie Porter detailed the futility of her near two-year experience in Springfield, wondering what could have possibly been done to make her job easier.

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Sen. Oberweis calling for AVR program suspension after 'unconscionable' lapses

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 11, 2020

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) takes no consolation in the fact that he predicted the Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) program would someday create the havoc it has.

From Illinois Valley Times

Sen. Rezin among GOP lawmakers demanding suspension of AVR program

By Glenn Minnis | 14 days ago

Because she believes the problem is larger than what’s been publicly revealed, Illinois state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is calling on Secretary of State Jesse White to suspend the state’s Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) program.

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CITY OF PLANO: Messy Munchkins

By Press release submission | Feb 10, 2020

Don't miss some messy fun! Call 630-552-2025 to register.

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Progressive tax plan will lead to 'a collapse of everything' if it passes, says Marter

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 8, 2020

Former Kendall County Republican Chairman James Marter (R-Oswego), now a candidate for U.S. Rep. in Illinois' 14th Congressional District, is admittedly frustrated by the current Democratic leadership's tax-and-spend policies.

From Illinois Valley Times

Sen. Rezin believes fair maps must be the first step toward 'rooting out corruption'

By Glenn Minnis | 18 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) says she would have liked for Gov. J.B. Pritzker to have dedicated more time in his State of the State address last week in Springfield to an issue she believes has a tremendous trickle-down effect on all other issues.

From Will County Gazette

Pritzker can talk a great game, Rep. Batinick says, but 'we need to see action'

By Glenn Minnis | 18 days ago

Illinois House Republican Floor Leader Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) came away from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s State of the State address last week in Springfield thinking how much better off the state would be if the governor ever put any of his words into action.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Sen. Oberweis gains Illinois Citizens for Life endorsement in congressional race against Underwood

By Glenn Minnis | 18 days ago

The Illinois Citizens for Life, Federal PAC is the latest organization to publicly back state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) in his run for U.S. Congress against incumbent Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) in the 14th Congressional District.

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YORKVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Chamber Network Night: Farnsworth House

By Press release submission | Feb 4, 2020

The Farnsworth House is hosting a multi-Chamber (Yorkville, Plano, Sandwich) Network Night from 5-7pm on Thursday, February 6.

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CITY OF YORKVILLE: St. Patrick's Day Celebration - Saturday March 14th

By Press release submission | Feb 4, 2020

This event will keep the entire family entertained with a 5K run at 9am and Irish parade at 11am plus kid’s activities, live Irish music, and food specials all day long at the downtown Yorkville businesses!