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Four GOP senators press state education board on school funding delays

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Four Republican senators made it clear to Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) officials how upset they were with the school funding holdup at Tuesday's Senate Education Committee hearing on the SB650 Mandate Waiver.

Balich believes Rauner ducking debate because he leads polls

By Angela Underwood | Feb 6, 2018

Gov. Rauner’s handlers don't care about the voters learning that there is a real choice in this election cycle, Stephen Balich, a retired 30-year Teamster seeking re-election to the Will County Board, told the Will County Gazette.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Wehrli open to pension reform proposal to sell bonds

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) said getting Illinois' massive pension debt under control should start now.

Batinick seeks numbers on pension reform proposal to to sell bonds

By Angela Underwood | Jan 31, 2018

It all came down to numbers for Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) att Tuesday’s House Personnel & Pensions Committee hearing on a proposed pension reform measure that includes selling pension obligation bonds.

Balich sees high taxes as fueling exodus from 'broke state'

By Angela Underwood | Jan 3, 2018

Stephen Balich said taxes are the primary reason for the mass exodus in Illinois.

Batinick, Olsen applaud effort to aid business by cutting LLC fees

By Angela Underwood | Jan 2, 2018

As chief co-sponsor SB867, Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) helped pass legislation that has cut small businesses' costs by hundreds of dollars.

Balich puts politics aside during the holiday season

By Angela Underwood | Dec 29, 2017

Stephen Balich said taking a break from politics to celebrate the holiday season is good for all.

Will County Board member criticizes 'sanctuary state' legislation

By Angela Underwood | Dec 12, 2017

A Will County Board member said in light of the recent acquittal of an immigrant in the country illegally, Gov. Bruce Rauner making Illinois a "sanctuary state" is wrong.

Balich seeking re-election to Will County Board to 'make a difference'

By Angela Underwood | Dec 6, 2017

Will County Board member Stephen Balich said he will keep his elected post if he has anything to do with it.

McDermed questions mental health parity at hearing on insurance coverage

By Angela Underwood | Dec 4, 2017

Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) wanted to know exactly what mental health parity is and why it is important to Illinois at a House Mental Health Committee hearing on reported barriers to mental health and addiction coverage by Illinois providers.

Will County Board member discusses one-power party politics

By Angela Underwood | Nov 28, 2017

A Will County Board member said one-power party control is destroying Illinois.

Connelly on wage equality: 'Let's use a carrot'

By Angela Underwood | Nov 14, 2017

Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Lisle) called for a compromise on wage equality legislation.

Springfield sex harassment controversy described as sad, complicated

By Angela Underwood | Nov 13, 2017

Will County Board member Stephen Balich says it's a shame that a sexual harassment hotline sounds like a good idea for the Illinois Capitol.

Batinick 'stunned' by lack of accountablity in Illinois Capitol

By Angela Underwood | Nov 11, 2017

Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) wants to amend the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act because he's had enough of the bad behavior under the Capitol dome.

Will County Board incumbent puts GOP hopes in Ives campaign

By Angela Underwood | Nov 3, 2017

Will County Board Member Stephen Balich wants his "classmate" to oust Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Batinick 'bubble' burst after learning of sex harassment allegations

By Angela Underwood | Nov 3, 2017

Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) told a House committee this week that he was shocked to hear allegations that sexual harassment has been going on for a long time in the Capitol.