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Voters must do their part to root out corrupt candidates, Rep. Morrison pleads

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 21, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) is more convinced than ever that the long reign of House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) should come to its end.

Serve Illinois seeks AmeriCorps peer reviewers

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 20, 2020

The Serve Illinois Commission is now seeking volunteers interested in becoming AmeriCorps peer reviewers for the 2020-2021 funding cycle.

Rep. Mazzochi's proposal to eliminate 'exit bonuses' gains Democratic support

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 20, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) cares less about taking the credit than she does about seeing through her mission to end so-called “exit bonuses” in Springfield.

From Prairie State Wire

Rep. Casten is either 'presumptuous' or 'has trouble with the rules,' Ives says

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

Illinois congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) would like to know when her 2020 opponent in the 6th District, incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove), will finally stand up and take some accountability.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives' GOP support for congress reaches far and wide

By Glenn Minnis | 7 days ago

Illinois Sixth Congressional District candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) wears her wide-reaching Republican support like a badge of honor.

GOP-led ethics reform can only go so far without help in House, Rep. Mazzochi says

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 14, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) wonders when Democrats in Springfield will finally acknowledge the painfully obvious truth about their leadership.

Rep. Morrison, GOP cautiously optimistic about prospects for tax reform in 2020

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 13, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) is counting the days to the start of the next legislative session and having another chance at attaining some measure of property tax relief for desperate homeowners.

Rep. Morrison tells voters 'the power for change is all in your hands'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 6, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) is on a mission to convince voters of just how much power they wield, and how important it is that they use it now that the state's population is plummeting at record levels.

From DuPage Policy Journal

GOP challenger Ives leads Rep. Casten by nearly 10 points in new poll

By Glenn Minnis | 22 days ago

Illinois' 6th Congressional District candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is leading incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) by a full nine points in the latest Ogden & Fry poll.

From West Cook News

Candidate Marter's pro-Trump, conservative platform more than 'just a message'

By Glenn Minnis | 22 days ago

Illinois' 14th Congressional District candidate James Marter (R-Oswego) is convinced that his background uniquely qualifies him to successfully overcome incumbent U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) in next year's election.

Rep. Morrison vows to support GOP colleague's bill to ban sweeping of firearms-programs' funds

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 30, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) insists that he has every intention of supporting a bill to be introduced in the next session by GOP colleague Dan Caulkins to ban the sweeping of funds intended for FOID card and conceal-and-carry fees.

Des Plaines voters to determine future of city clerk position

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 29, 2019

Cook County Board Commissioner and GOP Chair Sean Morrison says Des Plaines voters will be in an enviable position when they go the polls next spring to decide whether the city clerk's job should become an appointed post rather than an elected office.

Prospect Heights closer to naming marijuana dispensary location

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 27, 2019

Prospect Heights Mayor Nick Helmer recently announced that the city council has approved three locations that could be used for a potential recreational marijuana dispensary.

Cook County GOP commissioner wants answers, accountability for egregious payroll fiasco at Governors State

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 27, 2019

As investigators continue to probe an apparent payroll scandal at Governors State University, Cook County Republican Board Commissioner Sean Morrison is certain of at least one thing.

Rep. Morrison lauds Chicago's lobbying bill as a positive step in the long journey toward ethics reform

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 23, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) says a new law banning Chicago aldermen and city employees from working as lobbyists is an absolutely vital piece in the greater push for statewide ethics reform.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Rep. Casten's impeachment vote may take away your right to vote, Ives warns 6th District constituents

By Glenn Minnis | 30 days ago

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) sees her 2020 opponent, U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove), as being right in the middle of a movement to suppress the will of the American people – given the congressman's recent vote for the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump.

From Will County Gazette

Candidate Laib rallies for Trump support in 11th District

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Congressional candidate Rick Laib (R-Joliet) is doing everything he can to ensure that both sides of the impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump are represented in the 11th District.

From Prairie State Wire

New Jersey Democrat switches allegiance, joins GOP

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) views U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew's (D-New Jersey) decision to leave his party for the GOP as a sign of the times.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Congressional candidate Ives suggests Speaker Madigan 'calling in favors' in midst of corruption probes

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

With controversy swirling all around Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), congressional candidate and former state representative Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) suspects the state's Democratic Party Chairman may be looking to his allies for help.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Rep. Mazzochi sponsoring winter reading club for youth over the holidays

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is marking the start of the season by sponsoring a winter reading club for young people.