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Batinick: 'The SAFE-T Act needs to be repealed today to ensure the safety of Illinois residents'

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 2, 2022

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) recently criticized Illinois Democrats for passing the SAFE-T Act and said it will make the state less safe and should be repealed

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'So we're looking forward to that and they're going to have a lot of different teambuilding activities': Kwasny 'excited' for upcoming student council activities

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 27, 2022

Exciting things are happening throughout Beecher school district.

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Batinick: Democrats' refuse 'to enact meaningful reforms only further erodes public trust in state government'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 27, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is calling for real ethics reform as former Speaker Mike Madigan's web of corruption continues to be exposed.

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Nagel on Inflation: 'Working families in Illinois are getting slammed by the economic failures of Democrats in Springfield and Washington'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 19, 2022

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for September was released Oct. 13th and it did not bring good news for households.

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Nagel: SAFE-T Act 'severely limits the decision-making ability of law enforcement'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 29, 2022

The heavily debated SAFE-T Act is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2023. Since its inception, the SAFE-T Act has received pushback from law enforcement, police unions and elected representatives, mainly Republicans.

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Greene on Illinois taxes: 'Let's balance a budget, cut wasteful spending and make tax cuts a reality'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 29, 2022

Scott Greene, candidate for state representative in the 86th District, recently gave his opinion on the issue of high taxes in Illinois.

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Batinick: 'We have to restore checks and balances in state government'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 23, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) recently pointed out that multiple state's attorneys are suing over the SAFE-T Act, alleging that the legislation amends the Illinois Constitution, which needs to be done through a ballot measure.

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Batinick: 'Illinois keeps losing out to other states' as EV battery manufacturers reject Illinois

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 31, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) recently said that Illinois continues to miss out on opportunities to attract electric vehicle battery manufacturing business, despite efforts by the Pritzker administration to incentivize EV production in the state.

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Batinick: 'We have to implement business-friendly policies that encourage investment here at home'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 18, 2022

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) recently said that Illinois needs to become more business-friendly in order to strengthen the state's economy.

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Homer Glen mayor declines to vote to appoint Rhodey to planning committee

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 18, 2022

Multiple residents of Homer Glen came out to the June 8 Board meeting to express their support for appointing Jay Rhodey to the planning committee.

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Batinick: 'Since December 2021, nine children have died under DCFS' watch'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 3, 2022

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) recently pointed out that Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Director Marc Smith was questioned by the Legislative Audit Commission about several deaths of children under the watch of the DCFS, and Smith's contempt-of-court citations.

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Joliet Township High School District develops plan to address discipline issues

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 31, 2022

The Joliet Township High School District (JTHS) developed a disciplinary intervention plan to submit to the state to address frequent discipline issues.

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'It's time we honor Dr. McKenzie': Indian Prairie school board hears support to rename building after former superintendent

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 31, 2022

Members of the community recently voiced their support for renaming an Indian Prairie school building after a beloved former superintendent at a Board of Education Meeting.

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Davis says Pritzker 'can’t claim he’s managed COVID successfully'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 29, 2022

Republican nominee for Illinois' 75th House district Jed Davis recently criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker for claiming that he has successfully dealt with the pandemic while also continuing to issue disaster proclamations.

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Batinick: 'We have to implement business-friendly policies that encourage investment and growth in our state'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 23, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) recently said Illinois needs to become more business-friendly to boost the state's economy.

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Batinick: 'I outlined a blueprint to get our state fiscally back on track'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 23, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) said he has a plan that would get Illinois' finances back on track.

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Illinois' Rezin: 'The Majority Party has already passed some of the most aggressive abortion laws in the nation'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 1, 2022

Illinois state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) recently explained that the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v. Wade will likely have "no impact" on abortion in Illinois.

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Welter: 'It has been a tremendous privilege serving the people of the 75th District'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 30, 2022

Incumbent Illinois Republican State Rep. David Welter recently announced that he lost the Republican primary, but congratulated winner Jed Davis and encouraged Republicans to unite.

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Yang Rohr: 'My voting record reflects where I stand on tackling climate change'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 17, 2022

Illinois Democratic State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr supported SB 2408, a radical green energy bill that was passed in September and part of the reason that Illinoisans can expect rolling blackouts and higher energy bills this summer.

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Batinick: 'build a better reputation for Illinois by holding elected officials to the highest ethical standards'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 10, 2022

Illinois State Rep Mark Batinick recently said Illinois is corrupt and needs serious ethics reform after former state Rep. Luis Arroyo was able to collect a taxpayer-funded pension of almost $130,000 after being charged with bribery.