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LaSalle County GOP says media's 'fake news' panic overblown

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 4, 2016

Asserting that the so-called epidemic of “fake news” is nothing new, the LaSalle County Republican Party recently postulated that the surge of questionable reporting has merely been magnified by the ever-growing scope of social media.

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Former Illinois GOP chief advises Trump to strike unifying tone in first 100 days

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 14, 2016

One-time Illinois GOP chair Pat Brady said that despite the controversy over the presidential election results, the public must abide by the nation’s democratic process and give Donald Trump a fair chance when he takes office.

Welter savors victory in first election bid after July appointment

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 9, 2016

With a winning platform of judicious spending, job stabilization, education and pension reform, incumbent House District 75 Representative David Welter (R-Morris) emerged victorious over Martha Shugart in the general election.

Former state senator endorses Long in District 76 state House race

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 24, 2016

Jerry Long, Republican candidate for the District 76 state House seat, recently revealed via his Facebook page that he has attained the enthusiastic endorsement of former Republican state Sen. Gary Dahl, expressing gratitude for the statesman’s support.

Long calls for fully funded education throughout Illinois, not just in Chicago

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 16, 2016

Peru's Jerry Long, the Republican candidate for the District 76 state House seat, recently called for Springfield to revise its formula that unfairly funnels a disproportionate number of tax dollars into Chicago schools at other communities’ expense.

Mautino scandal simmers a year later, but will it reach boiling point?

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 2, 2016

Auditor General Frank Mautino is not a popular guy in the public eye, considering that he was confirmed to assume his 10-year post by an overwhelming majority of Assembly legislators a year ago.

Rauner names new Commerce Department assistant director

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 30, 2016

Longtime civic employee Brittany Ladd recently agreed to become assistant director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity after being appointed by Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Long says it's time for curtain to fall on 'theater politics' in Springfield

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 26, 2016

House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) was first elected when Jerry Long, Republican candidate for the District 76 state House seat, was only a boy — and Long rates that as a strong formative argument for term limits.

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Welter seeks district input, puts Assembly's 'good ol' boys' on notice

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 19, 2016

David Welter, the former Grundy County Board chairman who recently was appointed to the District 75 state House seat, wants the "good ol’ boys" in the Assembly to know that he is well-prepared and ready to pursue reforms in state government.

Seneca Village Board OKs hiring of three new police officers

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 19, 2016

Seneca’s Village Council recently approved the hiring of three new police officers -- two full-time and one part-time.

Welter launches fresh campaign with TV ad

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 9, 2016

State Rep. David Welter (R-Dist. 75), tapped in July to fill a vacated state House seat, recently began campaigning in earnest with a televised commercial message to garner public support for his election in November.

State seeks new direction, more transparency from Illinois Lottery

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 8, 2016

To develop the Illinois Lottery conscientiously while maintaining equilibrium for taxpayers, Gov. Bruce Rauner recently released a Request for Proposal with state lottery officials to scout out a new private management partner.

Rauner announces appointments, transfers involving labor/workforce boards, HFS

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 5, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner announced appointments to the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board, the Illinois Workforce Investment Board, and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS).

Welter: Term limits a 'long overdue' remedy that voters, both parties want

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 2, 2016

State Rep. David Welter (R-Dist. 75) recently said in a Facebook post that Illinois voters want a better state government and that term limits would be a step in that direction.

GOP hammers out conservative platform at convention

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 26, 2016

In the wake of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, the Washington, D.C.-based Family Research Council observed that the party came to a conservative consensus on a wide range of issues.

Long shows voters 'resume,' part of which sits in a big rig

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 19, 2016

Jerry Long, a Republican candidate running for the District 76 State House seat, recently showed voters his "resume," which includes a picture of his big-rig workload on his Facebook page.

Long's warning after police killings: Without cops, there's 'chaos'

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 19, 2016

Jerry Long, Republican candidate for the State House District 76 seat, spoke out recently following the current spate of police shootings in Dallas and Baton Rouge, citing personal and professional concerns.

Jerry Lee Long pans ‘pet and pork projects’ in striving for House seat

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 13, 2016

Forfeiting a state House seat by less than 1 percent in 2014, Teamsters trucker and Streator resident Jerry Lee Long is looking to make a comeback with that position, which was vacated by Frank Mautino when he left to become the state's auditor general.

Long accuses Skoog of using state funds for re-election bid

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 28, 2016

Jerry Long, Republican candidate for the District 76 State House seat, recently lambasted a tactic taken by incumbent Rep. Andy Skoog, his Democratic opponent, labeling Skoog’s use of campaign funds for mailing materials as a “stunt (showing) blatant disregard for the law.”

IVCC offers free training sessions to become adult-literacy tutor

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 24, 2016

Just 15 hours’ worth of free training will allow volunteers to work directly with adult learners in north central Illinois, courtesy of Illinois Valley Community College’s (IVCC) “I-READ” Adult Literacy Program -- with no previous experience required.

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