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Frankfort senator on census, district maps: 'We know the data isn't perfect'

By T.H. Lawrence | Apr 22, 2021

Critics of the current political system, who say voting districts are gerrymandered and crafted merely keep Democrats in control of the levers of state government, are calling for reform. They scheduled public hearings between March 17 and May 1 to seek public input.

Batinick: Need for change and reform in Illinois 'constantly ignored'

By T.H. Lawrence | Apr 20, 2021

Republican says it's time to focus on real problems and put corruption in the past

Rep. Batinick: Law enforcement deserves more support, less scorn

By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 20, 2020

American voters have an important choice right now, according to one Illinois lawmaker.

Former GOP candidate: 'America haters' like Casten, Afzal are the new Democrats

By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 20, 2020

Yvonne Bolton knew plenty of Democrats growing up as a self-described “proud Christian conservative Latina,” her father among them.

Batinick: Madigan created 'culture of corruption' as Speaker, must resign

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 24, 2020

Republican legislator says time to clean up Illinois corruption

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Will County GOP board member: Open, honest debate best for all during pandemic

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 6, 2020

Pritzker has that right — but so does everyone else

Batinick: Illinois homeowners shouldn’t have to bear burden alone

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 3, 2020

Local governments may lean on property taxes to fill coffers in 2021

Plainfield committeeperson : GOP must continue to challenge Pritzker

By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 24, 2020

Lawsuit on First Amendment issue good step — but party needs to get tough

Will County GOP board member: Pandemic politics at play in Pritzker suit

By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 24, 2020

Will County Board member Steve Balich said he welcomes those who are joining him in suing Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Plainfield resident: Defunding police a smokescreen for anti-American ideologies

By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 18, 2020

Fontana says he has heard these kind of suggestions before and they were wrong then, too

Longtime Republican activist says high taxes drove her out of Illinois

By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 10, 2020

Bolton said she supports recalling Gov. Pritzker, since officials like him are harming the state

Balich: Reform police good idea, defunding is not

By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 10, 2020

Will County Board member says leftists, media seek to advance their agenda

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Plainfield resident, precinct committeeperson says citizens must accept blame for lack of tax reform

By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 8, 2020

The Illinois Legislature adjourned without addressing property tax reform, a fact that doesn't surprise Plainfield resident and Republican precinct committeeperson Dale Fontana.