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Roskam may withhold support for Rauner re-election

By Caitlin Nordahl | Dec 4, 2017

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) recently told Politico that he may not support Gov. Bruce Rauner for re-election following Rauner’s decision to sign legislation that expanded taxpayer funding for abortions.

Republican candidates to take part in forum

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 30, 2017

Republican candidates to take part in forum

Bartlett student wins Congressional App Competition for Illinois District 6

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 27, 2017

Patrick Shephen of Bartlett recently won first place in the Congressional App Competition for Illinois District 6, according to a release from Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL).

Ives calls for redacted sexual harassment complaints to be released

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 22, 2017

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) recently issued a statement calling for the newly appointed legislative inspector general to release redacted versions of the sexual harassment claims pending investigation after the office stood vacant for nearly three years.

Second annual STEM Scholars program kicks off with support from Hultgren

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 17, 2017

Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) recently took part in two meetings with recipients of the second STEM Scholars program, which allows high school students to serve as ambassadors to their communities to demonstrate the possibilities available through science, technology, engineering and math, according to a release from Hultgren.

North Cook residents fill Facebook page up with Lisa, Michael Madigan speculation

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 20, 2017

Attorney General Lisa Madigan's decision to not seek re-election to a fifth term has prompted much speculation, according to posts on the Daily Herald's Facebook page.

Morrison fought against Trust Act, says it interferes with lawful action

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 18, 2017

Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) tried to stop Illinois from becoming a sanctuary state by asking Gov. Bruce Rauner not to sign Senate Bill 31, according to Illinois Review.

Pritzker's fence-sitting on Cook County soda tax falls flat, GOP says

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 14, 2017

Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker continues to refuse to call for a repeal of the Cook County sweetened beverage tax, clearly fearing repercussions from his government allies, the Illinois Republican Party said in a press release recently.

Biss reverses course, kicks Ramirez-Rosa off ticket

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 12, 2017

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) has dropped Carlos Ramirez-Rosa as his running mate, according to the Chicago alderman's Facebook page.

Pritzker afraid to push for repeal of Cook County soda tax, GOP says

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 7, 2017

Gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker continues to support Cook County's highly contentious sweetened beverage tax despite enormous opposition from the public, the Illinois Republican Party said in a recent press release.

Wheeling village leader accused of U.S. rights hypocrisy

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 6, 2017

Wheeling Village President Pat Horcher proclaimed "Constitution Week" recently only to immediately trample on a citizen's right to free speech, the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) allege.

Schneider changes course on Biss, withdraws support

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 6, 2017

U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) recently withdrew his support for Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) in Illinois’ gubernatorial race, according to a Facebook post.

D'Amico opponent sees little efforts to ease overburdened Illinoisans

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 6, 2017

Amanda Biela doesn't agree with Rep. John D’Amico (D-Chicago) on many things -- the recent 32 percent state icome tax, for example -- but she was glad to see him relent recently and criticize Cook County's sugary beverages tax after significant public backlash.