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

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years 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 | 5 years 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 | 5 years 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 | 5 years 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 | 5 years ago

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

Ethics aside, the Madigan Way affects all Illinoisans 'on a personal level,' Rep. Morrison says

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 10, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) believes voters have reached the point of no return where House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) is concerned.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives attends launch of Aurora pregnancy center, a stark contrast to its neighbor

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Republican congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) recently spent time at the new Waterleaf Pregnancy Center celebrating the sanctity of life.

From Prairie State Wire

ILGOP adds Cook County Circuit Court Clerk to 'Democrat Crime Ring Tracker'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

The Illinois Republican Party has updated its Illinois Democrat Crime Ring Tracker to include the name of Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown.

From Prairie State Wire

New session will reveal how serious Pritzker is about independent mapmaking

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

All eyes will be on Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker at the start of the new session to see if the Democratic leader has any intention of making good on his pledge to bring fair electoral mapmaking to the state.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives throws her support behind Patlak in Cook County, inviting venom from at least one member of 'the Squad'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Republican congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) recently drew criticism from U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan), a charter member of "the Squad” – four famously progressive Democratic U.S. Reps. – after Ives publicly voiced her support for Cook County Board Commissioner Dan Patlak’s reelection efforts.

Rep. Morrison calls for Madigan, Mautino to step down

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 4, 2019

Veteran state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) is among a group of Illinois lawmakers calling for an end to the era of House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

Rep. Morrison urges voters to take their 'outrage' over corruption to the polls

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 2, 2019

Veteran state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) continues to be shocked by some of the things he witnesses across all levels of Illinois government.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Candidate Ives will not rest until corrupt politicians 'are held accountable'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is vowing to bring to Washington what she prided herself on delivering in Springfield.

From DuPage Policy Journal

In light of recent departures from legislature, Rep. Mazzochi pushes for bill to close compensation loophole

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) has a simple solution for handling business operations in Springfield.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives garners endorsement from GOP National Committeewoman for 6th District congressional run

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) has earned the support of Republican National Committeewoman for Illinois Demetra DeMonte in Ives' 6th District run against U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove).

From DuPage Policy Journal

Congressional candidate Ives vows to assert her contempt for political corruption at the national level

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is vowing to continue to be a thorn in the side of longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois GOP calls for 'Democratic leaders to speak up' in light of new missteps by a Madigan associate

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

The Illinois Republican Party is wondering how much longer longtime Democratic House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) can feign ignorance with the strong scent of corruption swirling all around him.

Many of state's business regulations have outlived their purpose, Rep. Morrison says

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 25, 2019

Veteran Illinois House Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) wonders when lawmakers in Springfield will get smart about attracting and maintaining business growth rather than stifling it with high taxes and restrictive regulations.

From Prairie State Wire

ILGOP launches website to expose state Democrats' 'criminal enterprise'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

The Illinois Republican Party has launched a website aimed at exposing “the epidemic of Democratic corruption” across the state.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Candidate Ives criticizes 'crony capitalist' Casten's support of Export-Import Bank

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Jeanne Ives is blasting her 6th Congressional District opponent, incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downer's Grove), for his public support of the reauthorization of the long-troubled Export-Import Bank.