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Rezin: 'Every time I meet a Gold Star family member I leave that meeting honored and inspired'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 12, 2021

Veteran state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) was among the speakers at a recent Senate Republican Caucus memorial honoring the soldiers, airmen sailors and Marines who made the ultimate sacrifice over the course of the war in Afghanistan.

Governor signs Stoller’s Rock Island Trail bill

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 15, 2021

State Sen. Win Stoller (R-Germantown) sees the signing into law of Senate Bill 84, giving the Village of Dunlap control over an unused and impassable portion of the Rock Island Trail, as a win-win situation.

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Department of Health sees COVID numbers rise in children

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 5, 2021

New data shows COVID cases among 5-to-11 year olds are now sharply up across the state.

Stoller on IDES: 'It’s very difficult for us to explain to taxpayers why these offices are closed'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 5, 2021

State Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) knows how much pain all the deficiencies in the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) can mean for residents forced to deal with them.

Arizona rep. says Kinzinger, Cheney should be booted from party: 'We should help them out the door'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 4, 2021

U.S. House Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Rockford) is now facing calls for his banishment from the GOP after playing a key role at a recent Select House Committee hearing at the behest of Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

As Jan. 6 panel member, Kinzinger vows to 'hold those responsible for the attack fully accountable'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 30, 2021

Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-Rockford) is defending his decision to serve on the House Select Committee probing the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol after being appointed by Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).

Stewart on ethics reform measures: 'Majority legislative leaders made sure that our progress fell far short'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 23, 2021

State Sen. Brian W. Stewart (R-Freeport) is in total agreement with outgoing Legislative Inspector General Carol Pope about ethics reform not being a big enough priority in Springfield.

Primary challenger Lombardi on opponent Kinzinger: 'He should just go ahead and switch parties'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 19, 2021

Republican primary challenger Jack Lombardi says his opponent, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Rockford), is in the wrong party.

Illinois resident speaks out against critical race theory

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 4, 2021

Illinois resident Dan Stockham is convinced the negatives associated with critical race theory teachings far outweigh any positives.

Stoller: We need to hold Pritzker accountable

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 29, 2021

Republican state Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) did all he could to stop Gov. J.B. Pritzker from signing the state’s new legislative maps into law.

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Rezin: Marseilles Motorcycle Freedom Run to honor fallen 'humbling'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 29, 2021

Republican state Sen. Sue Rezin recently took the stage at the Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run demonstration honoring Gold Star Families - those who lost a family member in combat.

Demmer says budget will 'result in an additional $660 million in taxes for Illinois businesses'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 21, 2021

State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) is no fan of the new $42 billion state budget, blasting the measure during a recent House floor debate as lacking transparency and potentially leading to an assortment of tax increases.

Demmer on passage of budget: 'The governor abdicated his responsibility'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 18, 2021

State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) could see the handwriting on the wall when it comes to this year’s $43 billion state budget.

Welter on energy bill: 'We want to come back to Springfield to finish our work'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 16, 2021

State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to bring lawmakers back to Springfield to negogiate an energy bill that will keep plants across the state running.

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Demmer on budget bill: 'Let's give transparency a chance'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 13, 2021

State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) wants to know for whom Democrats have earmarked at least a billion dollars in capital projects as part of the new $42 billion budget they recently approved.

Rezin to energy workers: 'We are fighting for you'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 10, 2021

State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) vowed to fight for energy workers during a recent rally where Gov. J.B. Pritzker was urged to keep nuclear energy plants across the state in operation.

Activist Smith sees 'inappropriate, politically-biased questions' on IVCC exam

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 9, 2021

Beth Findley Smith is looking for more individuals that see an Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) questionnaire the same way she does.

Demmer 'These are indictments of the culture we've created.'

By Glenn Minnis | May 28, 2021

State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) is leading the charge in the fight against corruption in Springfield.

Spain on redistricting: 'If you’re sick of hearing the Mike Madigan playbook, I am too'

By Glenn Minnis | May 26, 2021

State Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) fears the spirit of former House Speaker Mike Madigan still lives on in Springfield, especially when it comes to map redistricting.

Rezin pushes schools bill

By Glenn Minnis | May 22, 2021

State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is all in when it comes to the passage of Senate Bill 2043.

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