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Patlak to explain property tax appeal procedures in Schaumburg

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 9, 2017

Schaumburg Assessor and Commissioners to hold property tax appeal seminar; presentation is free to the public.

'Women for Thillens' coalition launched at Schaumburg roundtable discussion

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 14, 2016

Mel Thillens, Republican contender for the District 28 state Senate seat, announced the creation of a "Women for Thillens" coalition at a women's roundtable discussion in Schaumburg this week.

Murphy gets NFIB's second-lowest score for Illinois senators

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 12, 2016

State Sen. Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) received the second-lowest rating on the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) scorecard recently.

Mailer slams Sente for voting to remove Rauner from AFSCME talks

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 8, 2016

An anti-Carol Sente mailer was sent out recently, alleging that in exchange for her vote in favor of union-wage hikes and other benefits, she received a campaign contribution of $15,000.

Bernas stays focused on balanced budget

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 3, 2016

The state's budget is still the topic of the day for Jillian Rose Bernas of Schaumburg, the Republican candidate for state representative in House District 56.

Thillens business, education friendly attitude revealed in campaign ad

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 2, 2016

Mel Thillens, the Republican contender for Illinois State Senate District 28, of Des Plaines, was recently featured in a new campaign ad.

Women for Jillian Coalition launch announced

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 26, 2016

Local and state supporters of Bernas' campaign to meet in Schaumburg on Oct. 5.

Illinois Chamber and NFIB endorse Thillens

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 26, 2016

Business groups throw their support behind Republican challenger.

Tucker says to stop 'blame game' in favor of seeking solutions

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 25, 2016

Jessica Tucker, the Republican challenger for state House in District 18, recently responded to incumbent state Rep. Robyn Gabel's (D-Evanston) assertion that Gov. Bruce Rauner was to blame for Illinois' fiscal woes.

Lasonde opposes admitting more Syrian refugees to U.S.

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 24, 2016

The Republican candidate for U.S. Congress District Nine, Joan Lasonde, recently expressed her opposition to admitting more Syrian refugees into the U.S., providing four points to support her position.

Federal judge blasts Chicago Democrats for committee interference

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 17, 2016

Chicago Republican Party Chair Chris Cleveland celebrated a victory in U.S. District Court when Judge Milton Shadur ruled that the GOP could determine who can be seated as a Republican committee member in Chicago.

Dold ready to work on Illinois health care issues

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 7, 2016

Rep. Bob Dold (R-IL) recently discussed the skyrocketing health insurance rates in Illinois.

Bernas calls for new leadership in Illinois

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 5, 2016

Republican candidate Jillian Bernas and her team recently set out to meet and greet the constituents of state House District 56.

House speaker endorses Lasonde for Congress

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 30, 2016

House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) recently declared his support for Republican candidate Joan Lasonde.

Thillens disappointed in ruling against Independent Map Amendment

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 26, 2016

Republican candidate for Senate District 28 Mel Thillens recently expressed his disappointment with the Illinois Supreme Court's ruling on the Independent Maps Amendment.

Divvy Bike Share arrives in Evanston

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 29, 2016

Evanston welcomes the Divvy Bike Share program this week, which provides an alternative transportation option to members.

Dold bill targets Illinois' taxing of federal funds for hiring teachers

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 22, 2016

U.S. Rep. Bob Dold (R-Dist. 10) is stepping up to protect low-income school districts from taxes imposed on federal funding by introducing the Stand Up for Students Act, which would prevent Illinois from taxing federal Title I funds intended to hire teachers for low-income school districts.