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Pence says Porter 'stands strong for freedom, opportunity and limited government'

By Savannah Howe | May 3, 2021

Former Vice President Mike Pence shared kind words about attorney and potential 2022 Illinois gubernatorial candidate Richard Porter in a March letter shared on Facebook.

Rep. Morrison visits Groot Recycling and Waste: 'Recycling is not dead'

By Savannah Howe | May 3, 2021

State Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) recently visited the Groot Recycling and Waste Facility in Elk Grove Village to discuss how recycling efforts in his district can be improved.

GOP lawmakers discuss Schneider Standard: 'I don't think we can afford to be litmus test people'

By Savannah Howe | Apr 24, 2021

Republicans are jabbing at U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Illinois) after he released the "Schneider Standard," which prevents Republicans who believe the 2020 election was stolen from former President Donald Trump from co-sponsoring his bills.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois voters shoot down Fair Tax proposal

By Savannah Howe | 5 years ago

Illinois voters rejected a progressive income tax amendment that was criticized for having potentially devastating impacts on the state's taxpayers by removing the flat tax rate, skyrocket small business taxes by 47% and allow the possibility of taxing retirees.