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Republican House candidate Davis: 'JB issued his 33rd consecutive disaster declaration'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 1, 2022

Jed Davis, the Republican nominee for newly formed Illinois' 75th House District, recently criticized Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker for continuously issuing disaster declarations and is calling on the Legislature to take action.

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Demmer thanks Bishop On Air for interview to 'talk about the race of IL Treasurer'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 24, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) recently had an opportunity to discuss his run for state treasurer on the Bishop On Air radio show.

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Davis on Pritzker's latest disaster proclamation: 'JB can’t have it both ways'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 29, 2022

Republican nominee for Illinois' 75th House district Jed Davis recently pointed out the contradiction of Gov. J.B. Pritzker claiming that he has successfully dealt with the pandemic while also continuing to issue disaster proclamations.

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Rezin on Uvalde: 'I’m absolutely heartbroken for the loss of so many innocent young lives to such a senseless act'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 4, 2022

Illinois State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) recently voiced her reaction to the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

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Welter visits Yorkville Chamber of Commerce: 'Thank you to the Chamber for having me at this event'

By Andy Nghiem | May 15, 2022

Illinois State Rep. David Allen Welter (R-Morris) recently visited the Yorkville Chamber of Commerce to meet with local residents.

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Swanson on bill classifying dispatchers as first responders: 'These are essential workers'

By Andy Nghiem | May 4, 2022

State Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) spoke in support of new legislation that would classify emergency medical dispatchers as first responders.

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Rezin on UChicago panel: We discussed 'last year's energy legislation and what it means for Illinois' energy'

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 30, 2022

Illinois Sen. Sue Rezin recently traveled to the University of Chicago to participate in a panel discussion on politics and energy.

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Bailey forms prayer group to pray for 'the state of Illinois, our campaign team, and more'

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 4, 2022

State Sen. and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) recently launched a group to pray for Illinois and his campaign.

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Haas introduces crime bills: 'Let's work together to make this a bipartisan victory for public safety'

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 23, 2022

State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is promoting legislation that would increase punishments for violent and habitual offenders.

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Rezin lays out 'serious concerns' about Illinois Board of Education's 'continuous overreach' concerning state mask mandate enforcement

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 17, 2021

Illinois State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) recently voiced her concerns on the state's school mask mandates at the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) hearing on the issue.

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Haas: 'Energy access in this community is long overdue'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 30, 2021

A controversial bill that would provide funding for a proposed natural gas pipeline in the village of Hopkins Park in the Pembroke Township may soon be written into law.

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Spain critical of Pritzker for 'not supporting fair maps in Illinois'

By Andy Nghiem | May 5, 2021

As the Democrat-led Senate moves forward to complete a new legislative district map for the governor's signature, Illinois Republican lawmakers criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker for failing to uphold his promise of "fair maps."

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Joyce pitches legislation 'to eliminate the teacher shortage in Illinois'

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 27, 2021

An Illinois state senator wants to remove a barrier that limits how many hours a retired teacher can work as a substitute without harming their retirement and bolster the availability of instructors.

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With no new cases in six Illinois counties, officials urge vigilance

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 7, 2021

Six counties in Illinois recently reported that they currently don't have a single confirmed coronavirus case.