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DeWitte calls Pritzker's administration 'careless' as inmates bail themselves out of jail with fraudulent PPP funds

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 29, 2022

Illinois state Sen. Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) has criticized Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker's administration after a police investigation revealed inmates fraudulently applied for pandemic loans and used the money they received to get out of jail.

Batinick: 'Ending cash bail is dangerous for residents, police, witnesses, and victims'

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 17, 2022

Illinois state Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) has expressed concerns over the impending end to the cash bail system in the Prairie State, arguing that communities and law enforcement will be put at risk.

Greene: sex education standards law 'needs to be repealed'

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 14, 2022

Scott Greene, the Republican nominee for Illinois' 86th House District, wants to see the law that modernizes sex education curriculums in K-12 schools reversed.

Batinick: 'It's time to fully investigate the policies and leadership at DCFS'

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 1, 2022

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) recently took to social media to call for an investigation into the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

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Davis: '896 consecutive days of executive overreach'

By Solange DeLisle | Aug 31, 2022

Jed Davis, the Republican candidate for the newly formed 75th House District, has criticized Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker for continuing to issue disaster declarations more than two years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and called upon the Legislature to take action.

Valley View students recognized for their work with Operation Snowball

By Solange DeLisle | Aug 11, 2022

Students involved with a leadership program at Valley View School District 365 were recognized for their hard work after they received an award for showing a strong connection to the program's mission.

Batinick: 'Chicago’s public safety pensions need additional resources'

By Solange DeLisle | Jul 29, 2022

State Rep. Mark Batinick believes he has a solution that could help tackle the shortage of police and other public safety employees in the City of Chicago while putting money into those employees pensions.

'Vote no': Teacher asks school board to keep Monee Education Center open

By Solange DeLisle | Jul 13, 2022

The debate over whether to keep the Monee Education Center in Monee, Illinois, open while work is being done on an addition was ignited during a recent Crete Monee School District board meeting.

Durkin on Pritzker, SAFE-T Act: Illinois needs to 'reign in a governor who prioritizes criminals over the police'

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 22, 2022

Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin has criticized Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) and his fellow Democrats for what he called a "continuing lack of respect" and "attack on our police officers."

Curran: 'Provisions of the SAFE-T Act that actually threaten public safety will take effect on January 1'

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 14, 2022

Illinois State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) this week continued to speak out against the SAFE-T Act, an omnibus 'criminal justice reform' bill Democrats in Springfield passed last January.

Derwinski endorses Metra unlimited travel pass: 'this is a great deal'

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 3, 2022

As more people look to public transportation as a way to avoid higher gas prices, Chicago's commuter rail system has made it easier to get more for the price by offering a flat rate unlimited monthly fare starting next month.

Congressional candidates criticize Disinformation Governance Board: 'they want to police speech in advance'

By Solange DeLisle | May 17, 2022

Candidates running to represent Illinois in Congress are speaking out after the White House revealed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had launched a Disinformation Governance Board.

Haas: 'Democrats should be addressing the structural issues' causing Illinois' high tax rates

By Solange DeLisle | Apr 30, 2022

Illinois Rep. Jackie Haas has been highly critical Democrat lawmakers for their approach to gas taxes as the Illinois Fuel & Retail Association threatened to sue the state over a new sticker mandate.

Rezin on unemployment insurance trust fund deficit: 'We're just kicking the can down the road'

By Solange DeLisle | Apr 26, 2022

Even though Republican lawmakers weren't happy with some of the language in a bill aimed at providing temporary relief from inflation, it still unanimously passed and was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on April 19.

Rezin: Pritzker 'willing to further the chaos and confusion for schools throughout the state'

By Solange DeLisle | Feb 19, 2022

State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) was pleased with a bipartisan legislative committee's decision to block Gov. J.B. Pritzker's (D) emergency rule that would have kept children masked in school.

Curran says amendment to Health Care Right of Conscience Act sets 'a dangerous precedent'

By Solange DeLisle | Nov 19, 2021

Illinois State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) said the Healthcare Right of Conscience Act "a dangerous precedent" when it comes to the protection of religious beliefs in the workplace that could have longstanding impacts on future generations.

Rezin: Energy bill 'will preserve our nuclear fleet'

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 3, 2021

A bill that would revamp Illinois' energy sector cleared one hurdle on Sept. 1 when it passed in the state Senate after months of negotiations, and the state's top Democrat believes it could be ready for Gov. J.B. Pritzker's signature in the near future.

Hastings: Illinois State Scholars 'persevered to emerge from global pandemic'

By Solange DeLisle | May 5, 2021

State Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Frankfort) congratulated the more than 400 South Suburban high school students were recognized for their academic achievements and won the Illinois Student Assistance Commission's 2021-22 Illinois State Scholars.

St. Joe's cancels summer picnic in the park series

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 26, 2020

St. Joe's Park summer picnics have been canceled this summer in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.

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