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Harris keeps up positive streak in House debate

By Angela Underwood | Feb 14, 2018

It’s become a thing for Rep. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights).

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Call for Madigan to step down as House speaker comes from both sides of aisle

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

There is no partisan politics when it comes to sexual harassment, according to Reps. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) and Scott Drury (D-Highwood).

Miller 'leading the revolt' in campaign video

By Angela Underwood | Feb 12, 2018

Katie Miller is "Leading the Revolt Against the Ruling Class."

Harris points out state's positives amid sea of gloom

By Angela Underwood | Feb 8, 2018

Rep. David Harris (R-Arlington Height) took his point of personal privilege two days in a row to argue what is good about Illinois.

Mussman is like Rauner in her refusal to debate, Bernas says

By Angela Underwood | Feb 6, 2018

Jillian Bernas, the Schaumburg Republican vying for the seat held by Rep. Michelle Mussman (D-Schaumburg), said unfortunately the behavior among incumbents to deny their opponents a debate is typical.

Rauner's refusal to debate Ives is out of fear, Miller says

By Angela Underwood | Feb 3, 2018

Katie Miller said Gov. Bruce Rauner’s refusal to debate Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) before the upcoming March primary is because he fears his Republican peers' judgment.

Bernas says lawmakers need to be working like the rest of us

By Angela Underwood | Feb 1, 2018

Jillian Bernas, international relations manager from Schaumburg who is running in the GOP primary in the 56th House District for the seat held by Rep. Michelle Mussman (D-Schaumburg), said something has to give in the state.

Smolenski calls inspector general's report on harassment case unacceptable

By Angela Underwood | Feb 1, 2018

Marilyn Smolenski wants to know where the accountability is for disgusting behavior and misuse of power in Illinois.

IRS numbers say it all about Illinois exodus, Smolenski says

By Angela Underwood | Jan 31, 2018

Marilyn Smolenski says Internal Revenue Service data indicate why a record number of Illinoisans have fled to neighboring states for better opportunities in recent years.

Miller says report on harassment complaint 'simply not just'

By Angela Underwood | Jan 31, 2018

Katie Miller, the Mt. Prospect Republican candidate in the 53rd House District, says state government isn't set up to serve ordinary people: it is set up to enrich and protect the powerful.

Illinois needs leaders who put residents first, Smolenski says

By Angela Underwood | Jan 26, 2018

Marilyn Smolenski said it is offensive that after taking the entire month of December off, the General Assembly was only scheduled to be in session for less than 20 days during the first quarter.

Bernas hopes to turn homeownership nightmare back to a dream

By Angela Underwood | Jan 26, 2018

Jillian Bernas said the dream of homeownership has become a nightmare in Illinois.

Miller: Illinois lawmakers more concerned about themselves than residents

By Angela Underwood | Jan 25, 2018

The Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to be in session less than 20 days before April, with lawmakers receiving a $67,000 annual salary, an unacceptable notion according to Katie Miller.

Taxes rising higher than incomes has to stop, Smolenski says

By Angela Underwood | Jan 24, 2018

Marilyn Smolenski said Illinois property taxes growing six times faster than incomes from 2008 to 2015 puts a strain on families.

Miller calls out-migration spurred by high taxes unacceptable

By Angela Underwood | Jan 24, 2018

Katie Miller said the state losing approximately one resident every 5 minutes is unacceptable.

Miller endorsed by Republicans of Maine Township

By Angela Underwood | Jan 23, 2018

House candidate Katie Miller has been endorsed by the Republicans of Maine Township.

Morrison says businesses worried about finding qualified workers if marijuana legalized

By Angela Underwood | Jan 23, 2018

Rep. Thomas Morrison (R-Palatine) advocated for the business community and youth at the House and Senate Appropriations Public Safety Committee, Mental Health Committee, and Health & Healthcare Disparities Committee Joint Hearing on marijuana legalization Monday.