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Vrett on SAFE-T Act: 'Judges across Cook County will start releasing criminals currently held in custody as a danger to the community'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 20, 2022

With Jan. 1 approaching, bodies of local government are preparing for the implementation of the SAFE-T Act. Counties are looking to raise taxes to balance budget deficits due to unfunded mandates within the bill. There are state’s attorneys that have begun the meticulous process of reviewing cases of people being detained pretrial to determine who will be released on Jan. 1.

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Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison reacts to latest property tax issues in Cook County: 'People are having problems getting mortgages'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 6, 2022

Chicago City Wire recently interviewed Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison for his opinion on the latest property tax issues in Cook County.

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Vrett, Candidate for HD-53 vows to repeal SAFE-T and 'makes local families' safety my number one priority'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 4, 2022

Public safety has been a major talking point for campaigns this election cycle with many incumbents and campaigns criticizing the The SAFE-T Act, a criminal justice reform bill that goes into effect on January 1st 2023. Jack Vrett, candidate for State Rep in the 53rd district, released a statement condemning the bill and criticizing his opponent Mark Walker for defending it.

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Bos on fentanyl: 'We need to fight this epidemic to the best of our ability'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 29, 2022

State Rep. Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) said he is cosponsoring a bill that aims to address fentanyl.

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Republican Illinois House candidate Vrett: 'The high cost of daily life is making it hard for families to make ends meet'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 14, 2022

Jack Vrett, the Republican candidate for the Illinois 53rd House District, weighed in on high gas prices, their effect on consumers, and how his opponent, Mark Walker, had helped increase gas prices statewide.

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Mazzochi: 'House Democratic leadership killed this legislation that would have protected Illinois consumers'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 12, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) introduced legislation that would have increased transparency surrounding a pharmaceutical ingredient that could cause cancer, but the bill was not advanced out of the House. Now, a certain diabetes medication has been found to have high levels of the cancer-causing ingredient.

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Mount Prospect School District Superintendent: 'Social and emotional development is essential for student readiness'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 5, 2022

A committee has presented research along with a suggestion for a curriculum for the board to approve implementing in the Mount Prospect School District.

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Mazzochi on inflation in Illinois: 'Inflation is absolutely making life harder for people'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 26, 2022

Residents in Illinois and across the nation are facing historic levels of inflation and state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) weighed in on what it could mean for families across the state.

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2022 Prairie Scholastic Bowl Team earns accolades for winning Class AA State Championship

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 10, 2022

The Barrington Public School Board of Education recently took a moment to congratulate the 2022 Prairie Scholastic Bowl Team who won the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Class AA State Championship on May 6, 2022.

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Lewis: 'These projects can educate our students on the importance and functionality of green and renewable energy'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 10, 2022

Barrington District 220 energy specialist Marc Lewis is advocating for the school board's plans to install and utilize solar energy at schools districtwide.

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Residents share concerns over '$75 million referendum' at school board meeting

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 10, 2022

Sheila Cruz, a resident of Illinois’s 25th District, shared her thoughts on a controversial ballot topic at a school board meeting June 9.

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Ace Hardware Recipe of the Week: baby back ribs from Casey’s Meats on a Traeger grill

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 8, 2022

This week's Ace Hardware Griller's Recipe of the Week is baby back ribs from Casey’s Meats.

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Morrison on companies fleeing Illinois: 'Bad public policy keeps pushing individuals and businesses to seek greener pastures elsewhere'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 1, 2022

Illinois' wealthiest man, billionaire Ken Griffin, recently announced that he will be relocating the headquarters of his hedge fund firm Citadel from Chicago to Miami, citing rising violence throughout the city and the tax benefits Florida offers as the reasons for his decision.

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Morrison: 'Sadly, Illinois' abortion policy has become an extreme outlier compared to other states and most countries'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 30, 2022

Following the U.S. Supreme Court's recent landmark decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Illinois State Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) commented on the extremeness of Illinois' current abortion policies.

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District 202's equity analyst says program is 'providing opportunities for students to connect with each other'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 25, 2022

The Equity Analyst of Evanston Township High School District 202, who also serves as the assistant to the district's new superintendent, is organizing the district's "Social Consciousness" series and said at the most recent school board meeting that she enjoys putting students into groups to discuss marginalized identities.

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Morrison blames Biden administration's energy policies for 'worst inflation in 40 years'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 24, 2022

State Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) recently said that President Joe Biden's energy policies led directly to the current level of inflation.

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Mazzochi: Illinois red light cameras are 'intrinsically tied to corruption and municipal greed'

By Andy Nghiem | May 24, 2022

As the former mayor of Oakbrook Terrace is being federally charged for accepting thousands of dollars in secret payments in exchange for renewing a contract with a red light camera company, Illinois State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi is criticizing the use of red light cameras in the state.

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Mazzochi: 'Another lawmaker under federal investigation'

By Andy Nghiem | May 2, 2022

State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) criticized Illinois Democrats for failing to enact meaningful ethics reform during the recent legislative session.

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Mazzochi responds to Pritzker's budget proposal: 'Illinois needs real-world structural reform'

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 14, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) recently responded to Gov. J.B Pritzker's budget proposal.

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Cicero attorney believes judges should 'represent their community'

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 24, 2021

An attorney from the town of Cicero recently voiced her support on the proposed sub-circuit maps for Cook County.