Will County Gazette

Fricilone sees opponent as disconnected from district: 'She’s following the leftists, extremist Washington agenda'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2020

In the eyes of Mike Fricilone, his 3rd Congressional District Democrat rival Marie Newman is completely out of step with the people she’s campaigning to represent.

Congressional candidate Laib warns fair tax isn't the answer: 'It is a bully's move to target someone unfairly'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2020

Congressional candidate Rick Laib is hoping the progressive tax measure is rejected by Illinois voters on Nov. 3 so Republicans can craft a real solution to solve the state's economic woes.

Laib isn't surprised by Madigan's defiance: 'The speaker has positioned himself as a provider within his party'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 12, 2020

Republican Congressional candidate Rick Laib argues it’s not hard to figure out why Springfield Democrats always seem to fall in line with House Speaker Mike Madigan the way they do.

McDermed touts statewide Checkpoint system that gives victims 'the power of transparency'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 11, 2020

Veteran state Rep. Margo McDermed is marking one of her proudest moments since arriving in Springfield.

Batinick not surprised by speaker's defiance in ComEd probe: 'It’s the way Mike Madigan’s operated'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 11, 2020

Veteran Illinois state Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) isn’t surprised by House Speaker Mike Madigan’s consistency.

Fricilone, touted as 'common sense' lawmaker, scores Tribune endorsement

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 10, 2020

Republican Congressional candidate Mike Friclione has secured the endorsement of the Chicago Tribune in his run against Democrat Marie Newman in the 3rd District.

Batinick laments governor has resorted to threats over tax plan: 'Democrats are just a one-trick pony'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 3, 2020

Illinois House Minority Leader Mark Batinick has some stern advice for Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Laib argues that despite threats, Springfield Democrats' tax plan 'is a bad idea regardless of circumstance'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 3, 2020

Republican Congressional candidate Rick Laib can’t think of a time and place the progressive tax system long championed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker would actually be in the best interest of the masses.

McDermed sees Springfield Democrats' tax hike threat as proof their proposal is 'starting to flop'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 3, 2020

State Rep. Margo McDermed views Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s latest tax hike threats as another one of his knee-jerk reactions.

Fricilone declares Springfield Democrats are 'making up numbers to scare people to vote' for higher taxes

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 3, 2020

Republican Congressional candidate Mike Fricilone senses a disturbing pattern with almost every plan put forth by democrats in Springfield.“The problem with the other side of the aisle right now is everything is about scare tactics,” Fricilone told the Will County Gazette.

McDermed blasts governor for school sports shutdown: 'Young kids are very strongly impacted by isolation'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 26, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Margo McDermed wonders if Gov. J.B. Pritzker even thinks about the damage he’s causing high school students.

Congressional candidate Laib believes Madigan views Special House committee probe 'as a publicity stunt'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 26, 2020

Republican Congressional candidate Rick Laib fears House Speaker Mike Madigan still stands to be at the controls of Illinois politics, even as a bipartisan Special House committee has gained approval to look into some of his most questionable conduct.

Top state House Republican Batinick blasts governor's continued COVID edicts: 'We should be in Springfield'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 26, 2020

House Republican Floor Leader Mark Batinick argues Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s latest handling of the COVID-19 crisis – shutting down high school sports – goes a long way in proving what he’s been saying all along.

Congressional candidate Fricilone blasts governor's sports shutdown: 'I'm sure there's some politics involved here'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 25, 2020

Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Fricilone wants to know what science Gov. J.B. Pritzker is honoring with his decision to keep Illinois high school athletes sidelined.

Batinick warns citizens to be leery of telephone scammers posing as COVID-19 contact tracers

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 20, 2020

Veteran state Rep. Mark Batinick is warning residents about one of the latest COVID-19 scams in which the caller pretends to be a contact trace operator.

From Illinois Valley Times

State Senator Rezin demands change as Illinois leaders 'feel feds building case centered on Madigan'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

State Sen. Sue Rezin embraces the opportunity for a new beginning that might be coming to Springfield.

From Lake County Gazette

McCullagh fumes governor 'needs to be a lot more transparent' about data used to justify COVID-19 closures

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Republican state House candidate Thomas McCullagh insists Gov. J.B. Pritzker has plenty of explaining to do in regard to his recent decision to place Joliet bars and restaurants back under government restrictions.

Laib rejoices that Illinois residents are 'starting to see some value in holding Mr. Madigan accountable'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 19, 2020

Republican Congressional candidate Rick Laib rejoices at the thought that after almost five decades, Mike Madigan’s Springfield act may finally be wearing thin with voters.

Fricilone blasts governor's fair tax proposal as 'blank check for Springfield'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 18, 2020

Republican Congressional candidate Mike Fricilone fumes at the way he thinks Gov. J.B. Pritzker is willing to resort to any measure to get the things that he wants in Springfield.

McDermed predicts there's more to come in federal probe of embattled House speaker

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 18, 2020

Veteran state Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) welcomes the new vibe she’s feeling in Springfield when it comes to longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan.