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Wheatland GOP tees up its annual golf event in Naperville

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 18, 2017

The Wheatland Township Republican Organization (WTRO) will host its 21st annual golf outing on Friday, Aug. 25, at the Tamarack Golf Club, 24032 Royal Worlington Drive in Naperville.

Illinois Opportunity Project leader joins Rauner campaign push

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner's campaign committee has hired Matt Besler, president of the Illinois Opportunity Project, as its chief adviser, the non-profit advocacy announced on Monday.

Workers' comp fraud can't be left on back burner, law firm argues

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 2, 2017

The budget battle in the Illinois Statehouse has allowed workers' compensation fraud to continue largely unchecked, the law firm Keefe, Campbell, Biery & Associates (KCBA) contends.

Budget breakdown lands Illinois one step from junk bond rating

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 8, 2017

Illinois did something this week that no state has ever done: received a downgraded credit rating to near-junk bond status.

Hultgren demands response to Turkish security detail's 'assault'

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 4, 2017

"Remorseless acts of violence" committed by Turkish personnel against American citizens cannot go unpunished, U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) and 39 of his colleagues said in a letter to the U.S. attorney general and secretary of state.

Links for Liberty golf event makes the rounds again in June

By Ruth de Jauregui | May 14, 2017

Anyone driven to support American freedom can line up at the Mistwood Golf Club on June 5 to take part in the fourth annual Links for Liberty golf outing sponsored by the Illinois Policy Institute.

Connelly bill to protect elderly, disabled sails through Senate

By Ruth de Jauregui | May 14, 2017

Those who take part in the financial abuse of the elderly or disabled will enjoy fewer protections from prosecution and transparency under a bill passed by the Senate recently, according to a report from the Illinois State Senate Republican Caucus.

Hultgren bill would widen ownership door for employees

By Ruth de Jauregui | Apr 9, 2017

Employees are expected to get back more of what they put into their businesses thanks to a bill that recently sailed through the U.S. House of Representatives.

Mike Strick loses in Naperville City Council race

By Ruth de Jauregui | Apr 5, 2017

Republican candidate Mike Strick failed to win a seat on the Naperville City Council in the consolidated general election on Tuesday, garnering only 10.5 percent of the 41,753 votes cast for the eight candidates.

Julie Berkowicz falls short in bid for Naperville City Council

By Ruth de Jauregui | Apr 5, 2017

Julie Berkowicz was unable to win a seat on the Naperville City Council in the consolidated general election on Tuesday, coming in fifth and narrowly missing out on a seat.

Batnick calls property tax relief a priority

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 27, 2017

Illinois is dealing with an unprecedented number of residents moving to other states, and State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) said recently that unless some kind of property tax relief is offered, the outflow will only get worse.

Coal City warned that home rule is 'home ruin'

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 25, 2017

Everything from property taxes to groceries and parking could cost more if Coal City voters pass a home rule referendum on April 4, a non-profit advocacy group is warning in a flier.

Hultgren wants manufacturers to get more tools -- financially

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 13, 2017

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) recently introduced a bipartisan bill to update the 30-year-old rules of manufacturing bonds to help manufacturers expand, modernize equipment and hire new workers, the congressman's office announced.

Greenfield takes the GOP primary for clerk

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 1, 2017

Incumbent Naperville Township Clerk Barry Greenberg took the Republican primary last night.

Will County GOP upcoming events

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 27, 2017

The Will County Republican Central Committee announced upcoming events in March that range from fundraisers to the regular monthly meeting.

Hultgren to participate in veterans forum at Geneva American Legion

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 21, 2017

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) will participate in a veterans forum at 2:30 p.m. March 3 at the American Legion Fox River.

Thirteen candidates vie for Lincoln-Way education board

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 13, 2017

The Will County consolidated election on April 4 will see 13 candidates vying for seats on the embattled Lincoln-Way Community High School District No. 210 board of education.

Greenberg prepares final push for re-election, schedules fundraiser in Naperville

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 13, 2017

Naperville Township Clerk Barry Greenberg will hold a fundraiser next week for his re-election campaign.

Three candidates removed from DuPage Township ballot

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 6, 2017

The DuPage Township Officers Electoral Board recently determined that three people seeking to run for DuPage Township trustee seats did not meet the qualifications to appear on the ballot.

Kifowit, Manley targeted for casting ballots for Madigan

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 16, 2017

The Illinois Republican Party recently released robocalls targeting Will County state Reps. Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) and Natalie Manley (D-Joliet).

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