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Bailey: 'Unilateral mandates from a liberal governor do not work'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 10, 2021

State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia), who is also running for governor, recently crisscrossed the state with a campaign message focused on a central theme.

Haas: Newest Illinois legislative maps 'a blatant power grab by the Democratic party'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 6, 2021

State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is warning that Democrats still haven't learned their lesson in the ongoing saga over the latest Illinois' legislative maps were passed at a special session on Aug. 31.

Chicago radio host accuses Will County schools of placing 'gag order' on parents of remote learners

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 5, 2021

Chicago’s Morning Answer radio host Dan Proft is urging parents to speak out about Will County school district policy that critics charge seeks to gag them.

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Joliet's Silver Cross Hospital mandates staff vaccination to 'stop this virus from circulating and mutating'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 25, 2021

Employees of Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet have been given a hard deadline of November 15 to receive their COVID vaccines or risk losing their jobs, according to a source.

Loughran Cappel: 'Real life skills ought to receive greater attention in the classroom'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 22, 2021

State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood) is celebrating having a hand in instructing students in what she sees as one of their most significant life lessons by aiding them in mastering financial preparedness.

Rezin: IDES report reveals 'massive failures by the Pritzker administration'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 4, 2021

Veteran GOP state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is among Republican lawmakers leading the charge in calling for a performance audit of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

Rabine to Pritzker: 'Stop bullying Illinois children into getting an experimental vaccine'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 3, 2021

Republican candidate for governor Gary Rabine thinks it's past time that Gov. J.B. Pritzker put the will of the people first when it comes to COVID-19 and school guidelines.

Loughran Cappel hails groundbreaking for Shorewood's public works facility

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 1, 2021

The future looks bright for the Village of Shorewood where the town will soon unveil a new public works facility now being touted as its biggest construction project since the new Village Hall was erected more than a decade ago.

Haas selected for prestigious Edgar Fellows Program

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 1, 2021

Republican state Rep. Jackie Haas is among a group “of emerging leaders from across Illinois” selected to be part of the ninth annual Edgar Fellows Program slated to take place in Champaign over the first five days of August. "I'm excited to share that I've been selected,” Haas posted on Facebook.

Lee, a leading voice against CRT in Illinois and soon, a state senate candidate: 'Don't take my passion for poison'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 28, 2021

Michelle Lee hasn’t formally announced her run for the state senate, but readily admits she is already preparing for it.

Batinick on ethics reform: 'I don’t know what it is going to take for the General Assembly to take this seriously'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 23, 2021

House GOP Floor Leader Mark Batinick wonders if and when real ethics reform will come to Springfield.“I don’t know what it is going to take for the General Assembly to take this seriously,” Batinick said in a post to Facebook.

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Gubernatorial candidate Schimpf: 'This election is bigger than any one candidate'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 22, 2021

Republican candidate for governor Paul Schimpf took his message to the people during a recent Will County GOP event.

AWAKE ILLINOIS sees critical race theory as 'political indoctrination of our youth in the schools'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 21, 2021

AWAKE, ILLINOIS members convened in Plainfield on July 11 to plot strategy for an upcoming local school board meeting where they plan to again express their opposition to critical race theory (CRT).

Marine, veterans' advocate Kenny DeAndrea announces run for Illinois' 40th Senate District

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 19, 2021

Former Marine and veterans' advocate Kenny DeAndrea has announced his run for the 40th Senate District seat.

Underwood blames officer retirement on low morale

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 17, 2021

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Illinois) insists all the recent anti-police rhetoric across the state can’t be viewed as a factor in the rash of police officers now leaving the force.

Bailey to speak at event presented by Illinois Patriots on empowering parents

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 14, 2021

State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) is imploring Illinois parents to take back their power.

Will County Republican Central Committee meets July 15

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 10, 2021

The Will County Republican Central Committee is inviting the public to attend its monthly meeting scheduled for July 15 at Gatto’s Restaurant in New Lenox.With the meeting kicking off at 7 p.m., the public also has the option of attending by Zoom.

'Come out and share your concerns': Reilly for Will County Sheriff hosts Law Enforcement Appreciation fundraiser

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 10, 2021

Will County Sheriff’s Deputy and candidate for Sheriff Jim Reilly is set to host a Law Enforcement Appreciation Fundraiser on July 31 in Channahon.Held at the River Hawk Brewery, the three-hour long event kicks off at 2 p.m.

Batinick will hold a fundraiser at Uptown in Plainfield on July 12

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 9, 2021

Republican state Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is slated to host a July 12 fundraiser at Uptown in Plainfield.

ILGOP meets in Bolingbrook to 'make plans for winning in 2022'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 24, 2021

Led by newly minted Illinois GOP Chair Don Tracy, Republican leaders from across the state recently convened in Bolingbrook to discuss strategy amid a rapidly changing landscape in Springfield.

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