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Grades 7 to 12 invited by LaSalle County native 'Aurora Divine' at Drag Queen Bingo for teens

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 30, 2022

A LaSalle County native is hosting a bingo event that would include a drag show which will be held at the Downers Grove Public Library.

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Sullivan: ‘Time and time again, Pritzker has blamed others’ for LaSalle Veterans' Home deaths

By Bree Gonzales | May 6, 2022

GOP gubernatorial candidate Jesse Sullivan is asking voters to consider Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s record at the LaSalle Veterans' Home where 36 died.

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Judge dismisses GOP's election lawsuit, cites 'absence of facts'

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 31, 2021

Grundy County Judge Scott Belt threw out LaSalle County Republican Party Chairman Larry Smith’s complaint against LaSalle County Clerk Lori Bongartz.

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Rezin proposes renaming Route 113 to honor former police Chief Neary

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 19, 2021

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) spoke about Senate Joint Resolution 6 which would honor the memory of former police officer Dennis M. Neary.

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Stoller on SALT bill: 'Over 400,000 business owners statewide have the opportunity to benefit from this tax deduction'

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 12, 2021

State Sen. Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) attended a press conference held at the Peoria Tire & Vulcanizing Company to speak about his SALT (state and local tax) bill.

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Rezin describes job loss when a coal plant closes as 'devastating'

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 29, 2021

During the Senate hearing on the proposed energy bill being pushed by Gov. Pritzker, state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) asked a witness on the effect of phasing out coal power plants in local communities.

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Demmer: Pritzker 'chose not to pick a fight with his own party, who passed a flawed budget through a flawed process'

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 22, 2021

State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) alleges the governor failed to correct what the Republicans call a flawed budget bill.

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Rezin 'cautiously optimistic' deal can be made to keep nuclear power plants online

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 11, 2021

Renewables cannot replace nuclear energy according to state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris).

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Rezin urges lawmakers to 'invest in childcare so we can get working women back to work'

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 3, 2021

Sen. Sue Rezin introduced Senate Resolution 342 on the Senate floor Tuesday, seeking assistance for working women.

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Welter on completing energy bill: 'We are ready and engaged'

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 3, 2021

Republicans are ready to complete a deal on a comprehensive energy bill, state Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) said during a June 1 press conference in Springfield. He sought a commitment from leaders to reconvene and get this done.

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Demmer: Budget 'relies on $600 million in tax increases on Illinois businesses'

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 3, 2021

During a Tuesday press conference, state Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon), pointed out what he sees as problems with the state budget for fiscal year 2022 approved by Democrats late night during its May 31 session.

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Welter: 'Recommendations were largely not acted upon by this administration'

By Bree Gonzales | May 28, 2021

In a speech calling for accountability in the wake of the 36 COVID-related deaths at the LaSalle Veterans' Home, state Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) questioned the Pritzker administration’s lack of leadership.

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Rezin: 'We’re all in it together and we need to support the people who protect us'

By Bree Gonzales | May 22, 2021

Sen. Sue Rezin encouraged the community to support police officers as she spoke after the 2021 Illinois Police Officers Memorial ceremony on May 6.

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Senate Bill 1410 entitles fire protection districts to legal fees, Rezin says

By Bree Gonzales | May 21, 2021

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) explained Senate Bill 1410 on the Senate floor on May 12.

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Dixon legislator probes proposal for use of campaign funds; 'is there a limit to benefit dollar amount?'

By Bree Gonzales | May 19, 2021

At a May 11 House committee hearing about legislation amending the Election Code, Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) wanted to know what the impact would be on child care benefits.

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Rezin on hair discrimination bill: 'It’s time to turn the page on that history'

By Bree Gonzales | May 14, 2021

A bill intended to eliminate Illinois school discrimination due to hairstyles got support from state senators including Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris).

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Welter on LaSalle Veterans Home response: 'Eleven days was completely unacceptable'

By Bree Gonzales | May 13, 2021

Eleven days to visit an outbreak site is “unacceptable” according to State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris).

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Welter: Taxpayers are funding the program without benefitting from it

By Bree Gonzales | May 6, 2021

Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) appreciated the aim of revising the Rental House Support Program but has voted against it, requesting the bill include an enhanced process for transparency and an explanation how it would benefit his constituents.

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Welter: 'Domestic violence plagues our community'

By Bree Gonzales | May 6, 2021

State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) spoke about the importance of House Bill 3317 in protecting victims of domestic violence and recalled the tragic event that prompted the need for a stronger law to combat domestic violence.

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Welter: 'How many more cases of corruption need to be exposed before house Democrats act on ethics reform?'

By Bree Gonzales | May 5, 2021

State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) reminded his colleagues in the House that a long time has passed and yet, no substantial bills have been passed to address the need for stronger ethics laws in Illinois.