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Mussman rival won't accept excuses in sex harassment controversy

By Angela Underwood | Nov 12, 2017

House hopeful Jillian Bernas says she is going to change Springfield — if she can get there.

Harris disagrees with sweeping racism accusations in House resolution

By Angela Underwood | Nov 9, 2017

Rep. David Harris (R-Mt. Prospect) understood the intent but didn't agree with the language of a House resolution on racism, he told the chamber on Tuesday.

Delay in filling Capitol ethics post called unforgivable, potentially dangerous

By Angela Underwood | Nov 9, 2017

House hopeful Katie Miller says that while she's pleased former federal prosecutor Julie Porter has been appointed as Illinois' legislative inspector general, the delay is unacceptable.

Property tax freeze a good start but not enough, House hopeful says

By Angela Underwood | Nov 8, 2017

Katie Miller sees a terrible selfishness in a recently circulated memorandum opposing a township property tax freeze proposed in Springfield.

Taxpayer-funded abortion, 'sanctuary' laws turned House hopeful against Rauner

By Angela Underwood | Nov 5, 2017

House candidate Katie Miller sees a lot of promise in the 2018 primaries.

Activist accuses Sen. Silverstein of sexual harassment at public hearing

By Angela Underwood | Oct 31, 2017

Denise Rotheimer publicly accused Majority Caucus Whip Sen. Ira I. Silverstein (D–Chicago) of sexually harassing her.

Illinois voting districts should be clear and simple, House hopeful contends

By Angela Underwood | Oct 29, 2017

Concentrating voting strength through gerrymandering unlawfully helps one party stay in power, House candidate Katie Miller argues.

Illinois gerrymandering keeps power elite in Springfield, House hopeful says

By Angela Underwood | Oct 28, 2017

Manipulating district boundaries for political gain is unacceptable to Jillian Bernas.

Mussman opponent counting on tax reform message to carry her to win

By Angela Underwood | Oct 24, 2017

Jillian Bernas said it is no surprise that an additional 4- to 5 cents-per-gallon gas tax was hidden in this summer’s 583-page state budget.

House candidate determined to put brakes on Illinois taxation

By Angela Underwood | Oct 22, 2017

House candidate Katie Miller has heard enough.

Mussman opponent says talk alone won't bring down property taxes, keep people in IIlinois

By Angela Underwood | Oct 16, 2017

Jillian Bernas foresees a bleak future for Illinois' 56th District, based on statistics.

House candidate sees tax freeze, district consolidation as hopes for Illinois

By Angela Underwood | Oct 15, 2017

Freezing property taxes is one answer to the ever-rising tax burden on Illinoisans, according to Katie Miller.

House candidate would like to see another Republican replace Rauner

By Angela Underwood | Oct 7, 2017

Katie Miller has rescinded her support for Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Harris opponent decries Rauner's signing of abortion funding bill

By Angela Underwood | Oct 3, 2017

Katie Miller says Gov. Bruce Rauner broke a promise when he signed into law legislation expanding abortion coverage in Illinois on Thursday.

Bernas ready to take on Mussman again, with focus on taxes, jobs, term limits

By Angela Underwood | Sep 29, 2017

Jillian Bernas will not let defeat stop her.

53rd District candidate sees three big reasons she should become a representative

By Angela Underwood | Sep 28, 2017

Katie Miller has three main targets in mind if she unseats Rep. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights) in the 53rd District: a smarter state budget, pension reform and term limits.

Bellock hails EDGE Tax Credit Program changes, extension

By Angela Underwood | Sep 19, 2017

Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) cheered the recent enactment of a measure to extend and amend Illinois' EDGE Tax Credit Program, according to a press release.

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