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Saturday, January 18, 2020

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From Will County Gazette

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

By Glenn Minnis | 4 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

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.

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 13, 2020

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Kendall among 9 Illinois counties with growing populations

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 11, 2020

Kendall saw its population increase by 12,538, or 10.9 percent, over the last decade, according to a new analysis from Wirepoints.org that is based on U.S. Census Bureau data.

From Will County Gazette

Sen. Oberweis calls out opponent in video

By Glenn Minnis | 8 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.

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CITY OF YORKVILLE: 2019 City Services Survey Is Live

By Press release submission | Jan 7, 2020

The City wants to know what you think!

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PLANO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Toys For Tots Collin County Ribbon Cutting

By Press release submission | Dec 31, 2019

Congratulations to Toys For Tots Collin County on their recent ribbon cutting!

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VALLEY WEST MEDICAL CENTER: 10 Signs It’s Time to See a Cardiologist

By Press release submission | Dec 31, 2019

Risk Factors and Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore Your heart is one hard-working muscle, beating more than 100,000 times a day.

From West Cook News

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

By Glenn Minnis | 19 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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CITY OF YORKVILLE: Meeting Schedule Jan. 2

By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2019

The Public Safety Committee will meet on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the City Hall (800 Game Farm Road), Conference Room.

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Sen. Oberweis calls for 'Congress to act decisively in solving' opioid crisis

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 30, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) is hoping that 2020 proves to be a more successful year than previous ones in the ongoing fight against opioid abuse.

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CITY OF YORKVILLE: 2019 City Services Survey

By Press release submission | Dec 24, 2019

The City wants to know what you think!

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Rep. Underwood's impeachment vote pulls her farther away from 14th District values, Sen. Oberweis says

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 23, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) insists that congressional opponent U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood’s (D-Naperville) vote in favor of the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump proves just how much of an anomaly she has become to the people of the 14th District.

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PLANO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Holiday Office Dates

By Press release submission | Dec 23, 2019

The Plano Chamber will be closed Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, December 25 in observance of the holiday.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Candidate Marter to carry anti-impeachment message in West Chicago

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Congressional candidate James Marter (R-Oswego) sees the impeachment proceedings of President Donald J. Trump by the Democrat-controlled U.S. House of Representatives as another reason why U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) has to go.

From Will County Gazette

Candidate Laib rallies for Trump support in 11th District

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Congressional candidate Rick Laib (R-Joliet) is doing everything he can to ensure that both sides of the impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump are represented in the 11th District.

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CITY OF YORKVILLE: Holiday Office Hours Reminder

By Press release submission | Dec 17, 2019

A friendly reminder that the city offices will be closed the following days for the holidays

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PLANO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Issues That Will Impact Your Vote In 2020

By Press release submission | Dec 17, 2019

In 2020, there will be federal, state and local races for Collin County residents to vote in.

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Up to 140,000 able-bodied Illinoisans could need jobs to get food stamps in 2020

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 13, 2019

The Trump administration has proposed legislation that will require younger, “able-bodied” individuals to work or receive job training of up to 80 hours per month for the food stamp benefits they receive from the state.

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CITY OF YORKVILLE: Send Your Letter Postmarked To Santa

By Press release submission | Dec 10, 2019

Santa is checking his list and wants to hear from YOU this Holiday Season!

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YORKVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Yorkville Historic Preservation Society: “My Home Town” Ornaments Now Available!

By Press release submission | Dec 10, 2019

Christmas tree ornaments depicting Yorkville’s historic Kendall County Courthouse and engraved with the words “Yorkville My Home Town” are being sold for $15 each or two for $25 by the Yorkville Historic Preservation Society (YHPS).