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Retiring senate leader Cullerton's legacy tainted, Says Ives

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Republican congressional candidate Jeanne Ives does not think history will be kind to retiring Illinois Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago).

Rep. Morrison urges voters to do their part in eradicating corruption from Illinois state government

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 18, 2019

Illinois House Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) is hoping the flood of federal corruption probes now gripping Springfield brings about a period of soul-searching among the state's voters.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Task forces may 'placate the public,' but action required for serious ethics reform, Rep. Mazzochi says

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) believes the legislation recently passed by the House to create another task force to help stamp out corruption in Springfield is no more than smoke and mirrors by the Democratic Party, multiple members of which are themselves under investigation.

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GOP candidate Ives calls out congressional opponent Casten for driving 'Democratic Party over the cliff'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is blasting incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) over what she considers his extreme views on almost every issue.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

Illinois voters should heed a warning from the West, Rep. Morrison urges

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 12, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) sees the writing on the wall where Gov. J.B. Pritzker's progressive tax proposal is concerned.

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Sick days exemplify teachers union's unhealthy effect on Chicago, Ives says

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) points to the 244 available sick days Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) leaders were able to hammer out for members as part of their new contract agreement as a prime example of the extreme power the CTU possesses.

Morrison, other GOP lawmakers introduce bill package targeting ethics reform

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 12, 2019

Veteran Illinois state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) isn’t wasting another minute in his push to bring ethics reform to Springfield.

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Rep. Mazzochi to host mental health panel on social media's impact on teens

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is set to host a Teens, Social Media and Mental Health Panel on Nov. 18 at the Westmont Public Library.

Rep. Morrison calls on voters to 'root Cook County Democrats out of control' in light of corruption charges

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 8, 2019

The string of federal corruption probes that center around a litany of Democratic state lawmakers tells Illinois House Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) everything he needs to know about the decaying culture in Springfield.

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Ives earns Lake County GOP endorsement for 6th Congressional District run

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois congressional candidate Jeanne Ives has landed the endorsement of the Lake County Republican Central Committee (LCRCC) in her run against U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in the 6th District.

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Ives criticizes Rep. Casten’s attempts 'to nullify an election result he didn’t like'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Republican Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives is blasting U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) for the way he has joined his Democratic colleagues in moving forward with impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.

Morrison drives legislative effort to fine fellow lawmakers up to $1 million for ethics violations

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 7, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) is spearheading a legislative drive that could end in fines of up to $1 million for state lawmakers found to have violated rules of conduct.

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Rep. Mazzochi to host free Health Insurance and Wellness Fair in Westmont

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Residents of the 47th House District are being encouraged to take advantage of a free Health Insurance and Wellness Fair being hosted by state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) on Nov. 16.

From Lake County Gazette

Barrington Hills board says No to marijuana sales

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

The Barrington Hills Village Board of Trustees has unanimously rejected a proposal that would allow recreational marijuana businesses to set up shop in town.

From Prairie State Wire

Ideas Illinois chairman calls Pritzker's promotion of fair tax proposal 'inappropriate at best,' illegal at worst

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

As chairman of the Vote No on the Blank Check Amendment, Greg Baise is demanding that Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker put an end to what he sees as an abuse of state taxpayers.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Rep. Mazzochi appointed to Illinois Childhood Cancer Board

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

First-term Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) has been installed on the Illinois Childhood Cancer Board, where she will be entrusted with making recommendations for pediatric cancer research grants supported by the state.

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Lightfoot plan a win for suburbs at Chicago taxpayers' expense, candidate Ives says

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is warning Chicago bureaucrats that the city's loss can be DuPage County’s gain.

Pritzker's popularity declines as voters better understand who they elected, Rep. Morrison says

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 28, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) attributes the findings of a new national poll showing that Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s popularity is in steep decline to a case of voters getting closer to the truth.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois property taxes continue to stifle housing market, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Housing sales in Illinois continue to lag below the national average as the state's rising property taxes have all but crippled the market.