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Rolling Meadows: 'The city contributes over 100% of the recommended contribution for the fire pension fund'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 22, 2022

The city of Rolling Meadows' actuary showed promising numbers over the past fiscal year.

Mazzochi: 'I take grave issue with the circumvention of the law, once again, by House Democrats'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 23, 2022

State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (Westmont) is pressing Democrats in Springfield to do what she views as the right thing when it comes to ethics.

'Way to lead from behind:' New Trier criticized for leaning into mask optional status

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 21, 2022

New Trier High School District 203 officials are facing criticism over the way leaders came to their decision to make masks optional at the school.

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Podgorski: 'These monitors do nothing to stop the offenders from committing more horrific acts'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 16, 2022

Northwest Side GOP Club founder Matt Podgorski leaves little doubt about where he stands in the debate about Cook County’s electronic monitoring program.

Murphy praises proposed budget for increase to MAP program funding

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 14, 2022

State Sen. Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is praising Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s $45 billion proposed budget for the changes it seeks to the Monetary Assistance Program (MAP) grants.

Mazzochi says Conroy is taking 'sneaky back door approach' to passing vaccine bill

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 7, 2022

State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Westmont) is taking a stand against legislation designed to force physicians to disclose to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) sensitive vaccine medical information without the consent of the patient.

Podgorski seen as early front-runner in the race to replace retiring Commissioner Silvestri

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 3, 2022

Northwest Side GOP Club founder Matt Podgorski is making an early splash in his run to replace retiring 9th District Commissioner Pete Silvestri.

Mazzochi: 'Democrats are hearing from the public and the people are not happy'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 27, 2022

State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Westmont) argues slowing Illinois’ rising crime rates needs to start with the repeal of the SAFE-T Act rushed into law by Democrats early last year.

Gillespie shares opportunity for water bill assistance

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 15, 2022

State Sen. Ann Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights) is alerting Illinois residents to an assistance program available to help individuals and families struggling with water and sewer utility bills.

Mazzochi discusses importance of maintaining accurate voter rolls

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 15, 2022

State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Westmont) is pushing legislation designed to fight voter fraud by requiring county clerks to remove dead people from voter rolls.

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Chicago vaccine mandate protesters urged to 'bundle up and join our voices together'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 9, 2022

Illinois residents opposed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s latest vaccine mandate are planning a noon protest in front of Skokie Village Hall on Jan. 12.

Morrison calls new Cook County vaccine mandate 'stepping on individual rights'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 6, 2022

The new COVID-19 proof of vaccine requirement for businesses and park districts across Cook County is overreach, according to Republican state Rep. Tom Morrison.

Decalogue Society of Lawyers leader Patt seeks more inclusive subcircuit maps

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 2, 2022

Decalogue Society of Lawyers executive director Aviva Patt says more time is needed to create judicial subcircuit maps that better represent the Jewish community.

IEA President Griffin: 'Violence is increasing in our schools across the state'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 1, 2022

Illinois Education Association (IEA) President Kathi Griffin has joined forces with Springfield lawmakers Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) and Rep. Fred Crespo (D-Streamwood) in the battle to make certain all aspects of the School Threat Assessment Bill are being adhered to.

Soroka fights subcircuit map: 'We are literally divided in half between the 9th and the 10th circuits'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 29, 2021

Agudath Israel of Illinois director of government affairs Shlomo Soroka isn’t shy about expressing his opposition to the maps redistricting plan now being proposed.

Morrison: Legislature 'really needs to hear from parents' on Illinois standardized testing

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 10, 2021

Veteran state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) is pushing for parents to have more of a voice on the direction of their children’s education, especially when it comes to the subject of standardized testing.

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Carroll's A+ ranking from Gun Violence Prevention Illinois part of mission to 'make our state a better place'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 28, 2021

State Rep. Jonathan Carroll (D-Buffalo Grove) is proudly touting his A+ rating by Gun Violence Prevention Illinois.

Mazzochi on COVID mandates: 'Government is supposed to persuade, not force'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 19, 2021

State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Westmont) recently spoke on the House floor to voice her opposition to an amendment to the Health Care Right of Conscience Act. Senate Bill 1169 would prevent the law from being used as a loophole for people who refuse to comply with COVID mandates.

LaPointe hosts tele-townhall event on state relief and resources

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 16, 2021

State Rep. Lindsay LaPointe (D-Chicago) recently hosted a virtual conversation for residents across the state in an effort to make sure they are aware of resources available to them.

Morrison urges parents to call legislators to protest repeal of parental notification law

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 28, 2021

State Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) is urging voters to call their legislators to speak out against against Democrats who are pushing to repeal the parental notification act.

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