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Hultgren calls on community to help fight opioid epidemic

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 31, 2017

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) added more ammunition to his war on the opioid and heroin epidemic recently by calling together community and health-care leaders at the Campton Township Community Center, according to a press release.

McDermed bill boosts transparency in tracking sexual assault cases

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 29, 2017

Illinois State Police (ISP) will now be required to develop and utilize statewide sexual assault evidence kit tracking system thanks to a measure sponsored by Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) and signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner recently, according to a press release from McDermed.

Will County sees fast growth, 50,000 jobs on horizon

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 21, 2017

The unique qualities of Will County should attract 50,000 new jobs in the next decade, according to the county's Center for Economic Development (CED).

Batinick bill would give schools funding at last year's levels immediately

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 19, 2017

The ongoing impasse over the state's school funding bill has prompted Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) to file legislation to fund schools at the same levels as last year and temporarily remove the legislative road block to get money to schools, according to a press release.

Alsip chamber calls on community to help with gift giving

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 17, 2017

It's not too early to be thinking about the holidays -- especially when it comes to helping those in need, the Alsip Chamber of Commerce suggested in a recent flier calling on area residents to help sponsor its annual Holiday Gathering & Giving Program.

Will County GOP efforts include focus on elections, fundraising for gun group

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 10, 2017

The Will County Republicans are focusing on recruitment, representation and rifles, according to a recent press release.

Batinick, Troy Township offer free self-defense class to area women

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 9, 2017

Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) and Troy Township are inviting Shorewood-area women to learn to take self-defense into their own hands on Aug. 17 at the Troy Township Community Center, according to a press release.

McDermed pleads for help with blood donations

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 8, 2017

Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) is asking Frankfort-area residents to donate blood today at 11032 W Lincoln Highway to help alleviate the unprecedented shortage the state is experiencing, according to a press release.

Wheatland GOP tees up its 21st golf outing in Naperville

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 7, 2017

Wheatland area residents are invited to join the Wheatland Township Republican Organization (WTRO) for its 21st annual golf outing on Aug. 25 at the Tamarack Golf Club in Naperville, according to a press release.

Will County clerk ready to clock out after four terms

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 27, 2017

Longtime Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots says she's been fortunate enough to fall in love twice.

Will County Republicans call on fair crowds to come by, stay cool

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 25, 2017

The Will County Republicans know how to attract interest during an Illinois summer.

Being 'mad at the math' won't end Illinois' ongoing financial woes, attorney says

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 14, 2017

Illinois’ economy will take decades to recover from the state’s current pension and workers’ compensation obligations, to say nothing of the debts continually being added because of a significant lack of reform, according to a blistering analysis from Chicago attorney Eugene Keefe.

Floodplain homeowners need better protection, Hultgren argues

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 11, 2017

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) must be revised to protect those in most need of it, U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) said at a hearing in Washington recently, according to a press release.

Batinick stresses need to OK money for lottery, roads, more

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 8, 2017

Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) made an impassioned plea to pass an appropriations bill for Illinois’ other state funds independent of the general fund in a Facebook live video from the General Assembly’s special session recently.

Illinois held down by economic, moral decay, analyst says

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 2, 2017

While every state around it continues to grow in population and prosperity, Illinois keeps shrinking under the strain of higher taxes and more regulations, Michael Lucci, vice president of policy for the Illinois Policy Institute, said in an article on the institute's website.