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Brady nominated to replace Radogno as Senate GOP Leader

By Hoang Tran | Jun 30, 2017

Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) was selected unanimously today by his Republican colleagues to serve as new Illinois Senate Republican Leader.

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Radogno sends shockwave with sudden resignation from Senate

By Hoang Tran | Jun 29, 2017

In a surprise announcement, Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) resigned her position and the Senate effective Saturday.

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Harris offers lukewarm support as property tax bill stalls in House

By Hoang Tran | Jun 29, 2017

A property tax freeze proposal pushed by Democrats failed to pass the House on Wednesday after a contentious debate and mixed responses from Republicans, including Rep. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights).

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Madigan: 'People voted for me,' saw no need for term limits

By Hoang Tran | Jun 26, 2017

House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) believes Illinoisans have already decided on term limits: They voted for him.

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Bellock backs Ives' efforts to get property tax resolution a hearing

By Hoang Tran | Jun 23, 2017

Rep. Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) offered her support to Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) on Thursday in her efforts to get bring a resolution to examine property taxes to a vote.

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Rauner urges political unity to save the future of Illinois

By Hoang Tran | Jun 20, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner urged Democratic and Republican lawmakers on Tuesday to unite and pass a balanced budget that will fund Illinois and get it back on its feet.

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Lawmakers must stop Illinois from going down in flames, Harris says

By Hoang Tran | Jun 15, 2017

Illinois’ fiscal crisis has reached emergency status, Rep. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights) told a House panel on Wednesday.

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Bellock touts plan to help most vulnerable, pay for vital programs

By Hoang Tran | Jun 15, 2017

Rep Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) surmised that a plan unveiled by Republican lawmakers on Wednesday is the compromise that Democrats are seeking in funding the most vital programs of Illinois.

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Rauner, GOP bemoan budget breakdown, blame bickering Democrats

By Hoang Tran | Jun 9, 2017

“Today we’ve seen a complete dereliction of duty by the majority in the General Assembly,” Gov. Bruce Rauner said after the 100th session of the General Assembly closed. “Once again, a tragic failure to serve the people of Illinois. A tragic failure to pass a balanced budget along with critical structural changes to protect taxpayers and grow more jobs.”

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Robbing Peter to pay Paul won't turn around Illinois business climate, Harris argues

By Hoang Tran | Jun 1, 2017

A bill that doles out dollars in tax credits and incentives undermines any efforts to bring in revenue for Illinois, Rep. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights) said in the House on Wednesday during debate on House Bill 160.

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Tougher gun violence punishment measure passes House, goes to Rauner

By Hoang Tran | May 30, 2017

Second-time violent gun offenders would face stricter sentencing under a bill that passed the House on Monday after undergoing heated partisan debate.

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GOP rep chides chamber: Pick a revenue number and get budget going

By Hoang Tran | May 19, 2017

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) chastised the House for its lack of progress on a state budget estimate, calling it a failure of the chamber.

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State senators tout 'Taxpayer Bargain' budget plan

By Hoang Tran | Apr 19, 2017

State Sens. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) and Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) have unveiled a Taxpayer Bargain budget plan they say calls for spending reductions, protections for elementary and secondary education, pension reform, restructuring and legislative accountability.

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Durkin demands Democratic help ending budget crisis

By Hoang Tran | Apr 10, 2017

Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) is urging Democrats in Springfield to work with his party to formulate reforms to get Illinois back on track.

Property tax relief bill just moves onus to others, legislator argues

By Hoang Tran | Apr 7, 2017

A bill meant to provide property tax relief to some Illinoisans will end up putting a greater burden on others, state Rep. David Harris (R-Mount Prospect) argued on Thursday.

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House bill to shorten transportation studies moves on to Senate

By Hoang Tran | Apr 6, 2017

Illinois municipalities would be relieved of the burden of long-range transportation projection under a bill the House that passed unanimously.

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Rauner grateful for House GOP support of pension reform bill

By Hoang Tran | Apr 2, 2017

Several Republican representatives will announce their support for a comprehensive pension reform bill that is meant to improve the pension problems in the state, including the pension crisis in Chicago, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said on Friday.

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Biss announces governor bid, puts budget onus on the rich

By Hoang Tran | Mar 20, 2017

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) wants Illinois to finally pass a budget and says the best way to do that is to strap it to the backs of the state's most wealthy citizens.

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Salzberg: Voters must demand change, or else face systemic 'collapse'

By Hoang Tran | Nov 7, 2016

Benjamin Salzberg, Republican candidate for the District 29 state Senate seat, cannot stress enough how important this election cycle is to voters.

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Kolber: Housing slump indicates state is economically stagnant

By Hoang Tran | Nov 7, 2016

Vincent Kolber, Republican candidate for the 5th District U.S. House seat, said several factors can explain Chicago's drastic decline in housing sales recently, one of which is high property taxes.