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

By Glenn Minnis | 5 months 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 | 5 months 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 | 5 months 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.

From Prairie State Wire

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

By Glenn Minnis | 5 months 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 16, 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 | 6 months 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.

Galesburg approves study for regional bus system

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 14, 2019

A regional bus system could soon be coming to Knox County after the Galesburg City Council recently approved a feasibility study.

Galesburg City Council orders feasibility study for potential bus system

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 9, 2019

A regional bus system could soon be coming to Knox County after the Galesburg City Council recently approved a feasibility study.

From Prairie State Wire

IPI report illustrates just how unsustainable are Illinois' broken pension systems

By Glenn Minnis | 7 months ago

Over the last 30 days, Illinois’ already overtaxed state-run pension systems have added at least 651 retired government workers that are projected to average $1.3 million in lifetime pension benefits, according to an Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) report.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois home values show little growth compared to neighbors, rest of U.S., Wirepoints reports

By Glenn Minnis | 7 months ago

Illinois ranked near the bottom in average U.S. home values over a 12-year period ending in 2017, according to a new Wirepoints report.

Weaver says he is 'continuing to monitor' flood response in district

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 31, 2019

State Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) recently took time in a social media post to assure the people of his district he is doing all he can to make sure they receive the federal assistance they are entitled to stemming from a season of historic rainfall and flooding across the state.

From Prairie State Wire

Onetime primary opponent says legal case against Madigan is strong, 2016 'fraud' will be revealed

By Glenn Minnis | 7 months ago

Jason Gonzales insists that his legal stand against Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) is about much more than losing a 2016 Democratic primary at the hands of the Illinois House Speaker's powerful political machine.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives to run in 6th District Republican primary

By Glenn Minnis | 7 months ago

For former Illinois state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton), her recent decision to run in 2020 against U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in the 6th Congressional District comes down to her love for America.

From Peoria Standard

Rep. Hammond decries Pritzker's removal of two Western Illinois University board appointees

By Glenn Minnis | 7 months ago

Illinois state Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) thinks there might be more than meets the eye to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s hasty decision to remove two newly appointed members of the Western Illinois University (WIU) Board of Trustees.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives sets sights on GOP bid in 6th Congressional District

By Glenn Minnis | 7 months ago

Former state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R. Wheaton), who narrowly lost her bid to unseat then Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner in the GOP primary just over a year ago, is back in the political spotlight after announcing her run in the 6th Congressional District.

From Kane County Reporter

Skillicorn, GOP colleagues introduce Heartbeat Bill

By Glenn Minnis | 8 months ago

Veteran state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is among a group of GOP lawmakers introducing House Bill 3850 that would repeal the Reproductive Health Act recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

From Prairie State Wire

Wirepoints calls out Pritzker for doubling state's gas tax, breaking promise to middle class

By Glenn Minnis | 8 months ago

Illinois state lawmakers have a dubious history of subjecting residents to gas tax hikes, but the recent doubling of the state gas tax to 38 cents per gallon seems to have taken things to an entirely new level.