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Illinois GOP calls for 'Democratic leaders to speak up' in light of new missteps by a Madigan associate

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

The Illinois Republican Party is wondering how much longer longtime Democratic House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) can feign ignorance with the strong scent of corruption swirling all around him.

From Prairie State Wire

ILGOP launches website to expose state Democrats' 'criminal enterprise'

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

The Illinois Republican Party has launched a website aimed at exposing “the epidemic of Democratic corruption” across the state.

Sen. Weaver calls for nominations of deserving teachers to recognize

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 15, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) works hard to uphold his reputation as a staunch advocate for education, even founding a program to honor the work of teachers who go above and beyond in the interest of their students.

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GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

High school standout serves as Honorary Page for Rep. Swanson

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 6, 2019

Sherrard High School senior Joshua Gibson was recently the guest and Honorary Page of state Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) in Springfield.

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Ideas Illinois chairman calls Pritzker's promotion of fair tax proposal 'inappropriate at best,' illegal at worst

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

As chairman of the Vote No on the Blank Check Amendment, Greg Baise is demanding that Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker put an end to what he sees as an abuse of state taxpayers.

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Illinois property taxes continue to stifle housing market, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

Housing sales in Illinois continue to lag below the national average as the state's rising property taxes have all but crippled the market.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives not surprised that Exelon, ComEd, Madigan are key figures in federal corruption probe

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

Jeanne Ives is not surprised to hear that Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) may be at the heart of a widening public corruption probe centered on Commonwealth Edison's lobbying practices.

Rep. Frese is Southeastern High School's 'Principal for a Day'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 19, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Randy Frese (R-Paloma) recently served as “Principal for a Day” at Southeastern High School in Augusta.

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Unredacted Sandoval warrant reveals 'a crime ring masquerading as a political party,' ILGOP chairman says

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

The Illinois Republican Party points to the recent raid on the home and offices of longtime state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) as an illustration of just how far the state's Democrats are willing to go to impose their will.

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New Planned Parenthood mega-clinic 'preying on pregnant women in Illinois and Missouri,' group says

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

With regard to Planned Parenthood's behemoth abortion facility that was built in secrecy near the southern Illinois-Missouri state line, leaders at the Thomas More Society insist they’ve seen this kind of thing before.

From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer deems Planned Parenthood's Downstate mega-clinic 'a complete disaster'

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is convinced that Planned Parenthood’s secret construction of a so-called mega abortion clinic in southern Illinois is a 'disaster' for the pro-life movement as well as state taxpayers.

Rep. Swanson releases 2019 Legislative Newsletter

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 5, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Woodhull) recently released his 2019 Legislation Newsletter, calling attention to the fact that he opposed the state’s new gas tax but backed bills honoring veterans and addressing the state’s substitute teacher shortage.

From Chicago City Wire

Taxes will continue to rise until there is pension reform, says WFLD Fox president and GM

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

WFLD Fox 32 Chicago President and General Manager Dennis Welsh did not mince words about the perilous place Illinois’ growing pension crisis has left the state in during a recently aired editorial on the network in which he predicted voters are primed for revolt given anything short of pension reform.

Disaster relief approved for 27 Illinois counties impacted by flooding

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 26, 2019

The state of Illinois is poised to receive federal disaster relief funds for the first time in nearly seven years after severe flooding ravaged several counties throughout the spring and summer.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

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Motorists get no relief from periodic efforts to eliminate Illinois' toll system, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

The prospect of Illinois' tollways becoming “freeways” has proven to be an agonizingly slow process that still has not come close to fruition.

Pritzker seeks federal aid for historic flooding

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 15, 2019

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has requested a federal disaster declaration for Illinois due to the flood damage that has ravaged the state over the last several months.

Knox County drafting marijuana business ordinance

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 30, 2019

Knox County lawmakers are now crafting an ordinance that could pave the way for the creation of the recreational cannabis business across the county.

From Prairie State Wire

Former state Rep. Breen launches Fair Maps initiative

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

Former state Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) is leading the charge for a constitutional amendment on the 2020 ballot that would create fair legislative maps for Illinois, launching a new website today.