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Stinson: 'Governor J.B. Pritzker has misled Illinoisans, claiming a balanced budget while leaving the state with mounting deficits'

James Stinson, Committeeman of the Republicans of Maine Township, reacted to the projected deficits for the 2026 fiscal year.

By North Cook News | Nov 20, 2024

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Weyermuller: ‘Yesterday when I voted they asked what language I wanted for a ballot’

Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, signs posted at Cook County DMV offices prompted those seeking voter registration forms in Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Spanish or Urdu to "please advise the clerk."

By North Cook News reports | Nov 7, 2024

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Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro: 'With the election less than a week away, my office is receiving many questions from neighbors about voting'

By North Cook News | Oct 31, 2024

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro provided information on voting with a provisional ballot in an October 30 Facebook post.

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Chairman of the Hanover Township Republican Organization: 'Americans deserve a stable economy'

By North Cook News | Oct 18, 2024

Mike Baumer, Chairman of Hanover Township Republican Organization (HTRO), expressed concerns over rising prices under the Biden-Harris administration. He said that this increase has made it challenging for families to afford basic needs, contrasting it with the economic stability experienced during the Trump administration. Baumer shared his views with the North Cook News on October 16.

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Chairman of the Hanover Township Republican Organization: 'Americans deserve a stable economy'

By North Cook News | Oct 18, 2024

Mike Baumer, Chairman of Hanover Township Republican Organization (HTRO), expressed concerns about the economic challenges faced by families under the Biden-Harris administration. He contrasted this with what he described as greater economic stability during the Trump administration. Baumer made these remarks to the North Cook News on October 16.

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Illinois State House District 49 candidate: 'Pop quiz!'

By North Cook News | Oct 15, 2024

Hannah Billingsley, a candidate for Illinois State House District 49, highlighted her visit to USAgain in a Facebook post dated October 13. She said, "Did you know that reusing just one pound of clothing saves about 2,400 gallons of water?"

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Illinois State Senate District 10 candidate: 'The Chicago Teachers' Union is actively trying to control who they report to'

By North Cook News | Oct 14, 2024

Illinois State Senate District 10 candidate Jon Luers has raised concerns about the influence of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) on local school board elections. In an October 7 Facebook post, Luers said, "The Chicago Teachers' Union is actively trying to control who they report to--they are funding a School Board candidate in each district."

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State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro: 'More than 60 people have been sickened across nine states'

By North Cook News | Oct 12, 2024

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro shared information regarding an egg recall, stating, "More than 60 people have been sickened across nine states, including Illinois, from Salmonella contaminated eggs," in an October 8 Facebook post.

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Illinois Eighth Congressional District candidate: 'Open Border Policies Are Ineffective'

By North Cook News | Oct 3, 2024

Illinois Eighth Congressional District candidate Mark Rice has expressed concerns over open border policies, citing potential negative impacts on society. In a Facebook post dated September 27, Rice said, "As a nation that values law and order, open border policies can have detrimental effects on our society."

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8th Congressional District candidate Rice on illegal alien crime: ‘My opponent can't talk about it because it's all on their watch’

By North Cook News reports | Sep 27, 2024

8th Congressional District candidate Mark Rice has expressed his frustration with what he describes as a "wide open border" and the resulting influx of crime and drugs in Illinois.

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11th Congressional District candidate Evans: ‘Close the border, ensure that prosecutors are not committing prosecutorial misconduct’

By North Cook News reports | Sep 10, 2024

11th Congressional District candidate Jerry Evans is criticizing the federal government’s handling of crime and immigration issues, spotlighting what he describes as a severe oversight impacting communities across Illinois.

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10th Congressional District candidate Carris on surviving plane hijacking by Palestinian group: ‘There was shooting behind us, and the plane exploded’

By North Cook News reports | Sep 5, 2024

10th Congressional District candidate Jim Carris delivered a heartfelt and impassioned plea for U.S. action in response to the recent escalation of violence in Israel.

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House District 51 candidate Ufodike on billboards critical of city and state leadership: ‘Illinois' one-party rule has led to significant policy lapses'

By North Cook News reports | Aug 26, 2024

Illinois House of Representatives District 51 candidate Tosi Ufodike has sharply criticized the leadership of Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, while also addressing issues of media censorship.

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10th Congressional District candidate Carris: ‘I am deeply disturbed by President Biden’s recent comments during his DNC speech’

By North Cook News reports | Aug 22, 2024

10th Congressional District candidate Jim Carris has voiced strong condemnation of President Joe Biden’s recent comments regarding the pro-Palestinian protesters who clashed with police during the Democratic National Committee (DNC) events in Chicago.

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54th House District candidate Hunter: ‘Illinois is attractive to these criminals because the state provides food, shelter, and education for their children’

By North Cook News reports | Aug 14, 2024

Michele Hunter, a candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives in the 54th District, has sharply criticized the state’s handling of illegal immigration and drug trafficking in light of recent significant drug seizures.

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House District 18 candidate Hutchinson on fentanyl bust: ‘Gangs and cartels are ruthless’

By North Cook News reports | Aug 13, 2024

Charles Hutchinson, the GOP candidate for Illinois House District 18, has sharply criticized the SAFE-T Act and called for a more aggressive approach to combat drug trafficking in the state.

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Rep. Martin McLaughlin: 'Mark your calendars - Barrington Area well owners!'

By North Cook News | Aug 8, 2024

Rep. Martin McLaughlin reminded his constituents in Barrington of a well water testing opportunity with the Barrington Area Council of Governments (BACOG), saying, "Mark your calendars." He made the statement in a July 29 Facebook post.

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Illinois State Senate District 25 candidate: 'Happy birthday to the USCG!"

By North Cook News | Aug 5, 2024

Illinois State Senate District 25 candidate Heather Brown celebrated the U.S. Coast Guard's birthday with a Facebook post, stating that she was "sharing on behalf of a candidate I also ran with 2 years ago." She made the statement in an August 4 Facebook post.

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Illinois State House District 18 candidate: " I will fight to end the SAFE-T Act and make our communities safe again'

By North Cook News | Jul 27, 2024

Illinois State House District 18 candidate Charles Hutchinson stated that crime is becoming more violent in his district and that "people deserve to live, work, and go to school in safe neighborhoods." He made the statements in a July 20 Facebook post.

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Illinois State Senate District 10 candidate: 'America just got a huge wake-up call'

By North Cook News | Jul 15, 2024

Illinois State Senate District 10 candidate Jon Luers reacted to the shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania, stating, "What utter hatred of tens of millions of patriotic Americans does it take to imagine, plan, and carry out such a heinous act!" He made the statement in a July 13 Facebook post.