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Durkin: Illinois has 'highest effective state and local tax rates, this has to stop'

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 17, 2021

Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) is concerned about high taxes that add more burden to Illinoisan households and called out for this to cease.

Anti-racism talk for teachers raises suspicion

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 12, 2021

What should have been a session of learning has seemed to have become a series of social media call-outs on different views of anti-racism and education.

Batinick votes no on HB117

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 9, 2021

Rep. Mark Batinick, at a hearing for HB117, suggested two tweaks in the penalty for mistakes in annuitance.

Batinick: For decades, the majority party has treated us like mushrooms

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 11, 2021

Plainfield Republican Rep. Mark Batinick said that the proposed Illinois House Rules do not include the revisions the lawmakers need to ensure that legislation is comprehensively reviewed.

Batinick: We need to give citizens the power to remove bad officials

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 4, 2021

Summarized as a legislative package that would empower Illinoisans to act on several significant matters of the state, Batinick called it a “preventive medicine.”

Joliet Township Freedom Slate Fundraiser set for Thursday

By Bree Gonzales | Jan 26, 2021

The New Illinois GOP is inviting the community to support its slate of candidates at the Joliet Township Freedom Slate fundraiser.

Leadership Institute to hold Homer Glen Development training on Sunday

By Bree Gonzales | Jan 25, 2021

Republicans are encouraged to attend the Homer Glen Development Workshop to help them run a successful campaign.

Fundraiser to kick off Republican campaign set for Thursday

By Bree Gonzales | Jan 25, 2021

Frankie Pretzel, Republican chairman in New Lenox Township, and other Republican candidates for the New Lenox Township Board will be holding their campaign kickoff fundraiser.