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Unsuccessful legislative candidate Harris: 'I think they caught on to an agenda about Roe v. Wade and ran with it'

By David Beasley | Nov 25, 2022

Diane Harris, an unsuccessful candidate for Illinois state legislature, believes she lost in part over the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to reverse the landmark ruling, Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion.

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GOP legislative candidate Russell: Voters have been indoctrinated in 'liberal concepts'

By David Beasley | Nov 25, 2022

Donna Russell, who ran unsuccessfully for Illinois state representative, said she lost because voters had been indoctrinated in "liberal concepts" for years.

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Joliet High School West principal honors leadership group

By David Beasley | Nov 25, 2022

At the Nov. 15 Joliet Township High School 204 Board of Education meeting, Joliet High School West principal Tecar Parker recognized a group of students.

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Director of architecture briefs Joliet Township High School District 204 Board on planned renovation projects

By David Beasley | Nov 23, 2022

Laura Batterberry, principal director of Architecture for Wight & Company, recently briefed the Joliet Township High School District 204 School Board on construction projects.

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Guseman on state report card: 'I do think this is much better than how we were measured in the past'

By David Beasley | Nov 22, 2022

Dr. Karla Guseman, superintendent, presents on the school report card.

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State Senate candidate Nagel: 'The SAFE-T Act allows criminals to walk free before a trial can be held'

By David Beasley | Sep 22, 2022

The SAFE-T Act continues to be a hot topic for Illinois politicians, law enforcement and citizens. The criminal justice reform bill signed into law back in January of 2021 by Gov. J.B. Pritzker has received major pushback from law enforcement, state’s attorneys and state representatives.

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Naperville couple helps Bolingbrook Middle School teachers on how to be more pro-LGTBQ

By David Beasley | Aug 27, 2022

A Bolingbrook Middle School is instructing its teachers in how to be more "pro LGBT," demanding they stop using terms like "boys" and "girls," use "LGBT adult role models" in their lessons and put "gay pride" rainbow flags on their desks.

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Batinick: Illinois gas prices 'significantly higher than the national average'

By David Beasley | Jul 19, 2022

Gas prices in Illinois on July 12 continue to be above the national average, State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) said on Facebook.

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State Rep. Mark Batinick: 'Small businesses play a vital role' in the Illinois economy

By David Beasley | Jul 15, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is seeking support for small businesses after a recent survey found 44% of them were unable to pay rent.

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Batinick on Illinois corruption: 'Let's give Illinois residents a government they can be proud of'

By David Beasley | May 25, 2022

As a recent report ranked Illinois the third-most corrupt state in the U.S., state Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is calling for ethics reform.

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Rezin: 'Our veterans deserve more than failed leadership and shifting blame to others'

By David Beasley | May 13, 2022

The death of veterans from COVID at a state-run facility in 2020 was a failure of leadership by Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-Ill.), state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) said.

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Legislator on COVID-19 veteran deaths: 'Pritzker promised accountability to the families'

By David Beasley | May 13, 2022

During the 2020 COVID-19 outbreak, 36 veterans at LaSalle Veterans' Home died from the virus, CBS News Chicago reported.

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Batinick: Sticker requirement for gas stations 'almost like a 'Saturday Night Live' skit'

By David Beasley | May 3, 2022

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) criticized the push by Democrats to require gas stations to put stickers on gas pumps.

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State senate candidate Krystyna Vela: Illinois SAFE-T Act provisions are 'a slap in the face to our men and women in law enforcement'

By David Beasley | Apr 7, 2022

Krystyna Vela, a candidate for the Illinois State Senate in the 40th district, is critical of recent changes to the Illinois SAFE-T act.

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Haas promises Illinois law enforcement 'I will fight for you'

By David Beasley | Jan 12, 2022

Rep. Jackie Haas (R--Bourbonnais) thanked Illinois police officers on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and promised to fight for the resources they need to protect the public.

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Homeless man charged after allegedly spreading white powder at Joliet Police Department

By David Beasley | Oct 19, 2021

Police in Joliet arrested a homeless man after he allegedly spread a "white powdery substance" near the front lobby of the police department building on Oct. 13.

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Balich vows lower taxes, greater efficiency as Homer Township supervisor

By David Beasley | Mar 2, 2021

Steve Balich is clear about why he is running for Homer Township supervisor.

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Batinick blasts speaker's decision to cancel legislature's fall Veto Session

By David Beasley | Nov 16, 2020

State Rep. Mark Batinick expressed “extreme disappointment, “ that the fall Veto Session of the legislature has been cancelled.

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Kilbride 'clearly in lockstep with Madigan', New Lenox GOP chairman says

By David Beasley | Sep 24, 2020

Frankie Pretzel, Republican chairman in New Lenox Township and candidate for Will County Board District 12, opposes the retention of Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride.