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Monday, October 14, 2019

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Sen. Oberweis calls out Rep. Underwood for supporting digital records system for illegal immigrants

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) has criticized his U.S. House Congressional opponent for putting the welfare of illegal immigrants ahead of that of our own military veterans.

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 8, 2019

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CITY OF YORKVILLE: 2019 Flags of Valor

A flag can be sponsored for $30 and will include a keepsake ribbon and personalized tag to honor a veteran (optional).

By press release submission | Oct 7, 2019

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Rep. Welter visits Coal City Elementary School

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 5, 2019

Illinois state Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) recently took part in the Illinois Principals Association’s Principal for a Day program, spending a day at Coal City Elementary School where he read to and worked on an art project with students.

Local Government

CITY OF YORKVILLE: Free Pumpkin Decorating Saturday, October 5th!

By press release submission | Sep 30, 2019

Pumpkin decorating is one of Yorkville’s favorite fall traditions!

From Will County Gazette

Congressional candidate Gradel speaks out against 'radical base' behind impeachment inquiry

By Glenn Minnis | 16 days ago

Illinois Republican congressional candidate Ted Gradel points to U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) as being at the center of the “power grab” that led to the impeachment inquiry filed against President Donald Trump.

From Will County Gazette

Former Notre Dame kicker Gradel announces Illinois Congresional run in 14th District

By Glenn Minnis | 16 days ago

Political newcomer and former Notre Dame All-American kicker Ted Gradel is the subject of a new underdog-themed video by legendary football coach Lou Holtz that helped officially launch Gradel's run for a seat in the 14th Congressional District.

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CITY OF YORKVILLE: Yorktober Fest/Halloween Egg Hung - Saturday October 5th

By press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

Join the City of Yorkville and Kiwanis Club in this year's Yorktober Fest!

From Will County Gazette

Rep. Batinick calls on voters for a 'clean sweep' to end political corruption in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | 24 days ago

House Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) insists that the recent election of embattled Chicago Ald. Ed Burke’s wife as the state’s most powerful judge stands as a testament to how much change is needed in Illinois politics.

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Sen. Oberweis, Rep. Wheeler to co-host Senior Health Fair forum in Yorkville

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 19, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) is slated to host a Senior Health Fair forum in Yorkville on Oct. 2.

Local Government

VALLEY WEST MEDICAL CENTER: Map of Broken Brain Networks Shows Why People Lose Speech in Language-Based Dementia

By press release submission | Sep 17, 2019

For the first time, Northwestern Medicine scientists have pinpointed the location of dysfunctional brain networks that lead to impaired sentence production and word finding in primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a form of dementia in which patients often lose their language rather than their memory or thought process.

From Kane County Reporter

Sen. Oberweis nets endorsement from Rep. Skillicorn for congressional run

By Glenn Minnis | 28 days ago

Veteran Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) has landed the endorsement of state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) in his run for Congress in the 14th District.

Local Government

Market-based solutions could solve state's pension crisis, former Kendall County GOP chair says

By Robert Hadley | Sep 15, 2019

As time dwindles for a remedy to the state’s pension crisis, taxpayers are stuck in an equation of increasing taxes and declining services, according to an Illinois Policy Institute study.

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CITY OF PLANO: Citizenship Information Night

By press release submission | Sep 9, 2019

Do you want to become an American citizen?

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Congressional candidate Marter hopes Mautino campaign violations moves voters to pay more attention

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 6, 2019

James Marter is hoping an Illinois Appellate Court’s recent rebuke of state Auditor General Frank Mautino will serve as a wakeup call to voters across the state.

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CITY OF PLANO: Bridge On Main Street at Klatt Park Will Be Closed For Several Months

By press release submission | Sep 2, 2019

On the morning of September 3, 2019 the bridge on Main Street at Klatt Park will be closed for several months due to construction.

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CITY OF YORKVILLE: City Offices Close Today

By press release submission | Sep 2, 2019

City Offices are closed today in observance of Labor Day.

Local Government

Rep. Wheeler presents checks for workforce training to two local businesses

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 30, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) recently presented checks to two local companies from the state’s Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP).

Local Government

Bertino-Tarrant refuses to disavow Sandoval’s role in mock Trump assassination pics

By LGIS News Service | Aug 29, 2019

Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-49) refused to join the call for state Sen. Martin Sandoval to step down over photos taken at a recent fundraiser for the Chicago Democrat showed guests pointing a gun at President Trump.

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Kifowit refuses to disavow Sandoval’s role in mock Trump assassination pics

By LGIS News Service | Aug 29, 2019

Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit (D-84) refused to join the call for state Sen. Martin Sandoval to step down over photos taken at a recent fundraiser for the Chicago Democrat showed guests pointing a gun at President Trump.