Will County Gazette

Business executive Bickus hopes to 'make a difference' if elected in 85th House District

By Robert Davis | Apr 17, 2018

Republican Lisa Bickus, a self-described "seasoned business executive," is looking to unseat incumbent Rep. John Connor (D-Lockport) in 85th District House race.

From Chicago City Wire

Hultgren congratulates Ramblers on March Madness run

By Robert Davis | 6 years ago

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Plano) on Friday congratulating the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers men’s basketball team for reaching the NCAA Final Four and inspiring the nation.

Laib raises tax-reduction banner in bid to unseat Walsh

By Robert Davis | Apr 9, 2018

Rick Laib will be facing off against Rep. Lawrence Walsh Jr. (D-Elwood) in the 86th District in November's general election.

Hastings shares harsh words about Quincy veterans home

By Robert Davis | Apr 9, 2018

Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Tinley Park) joined Tribune reporter Rick Pearson on the Sunday Spin Show on WGN Radio to share some harsh words about state leadership when it comes to fixing problems at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.

Durkin, Merkle, Stella advance to general election; 3 ballot measures defeated

By Robert Davis | Mar 22, 2018

Primary election season was a tough road for some Republican incumbents in Illinois, including House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, after the party voted for a highly unfavorable 32 percent state income tax hike.