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Gardens of Frankfort developers on Frankfort Mayor Ogle, project delays : ‘It’s as if there’s a systemic issue with leadership here’

Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle is facing criticism for a series of alleged unfulfilled promises and obstructive actions that have stalled the proposed Gardens of Frankfort project, a 160-unit manufactured home development.

By Will County Gazette reports | Feb 14, 2025

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Lanham on Madigan conviction: ‘Hopefully this breaks the cycle of corruption in Illinois’

Jim Lanham, a Republican from Joliet, Illinois, called the recent conviction of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan a step toward breaking the state's longstanding culture of corruption.

By Will County Gazette reports | Feb 14, 2025

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Will County Republican Chairman Clausen: ‘Michael Madigan’s leadership in the Illinois House cultivated a deeply entrenched culture of corruption’

By Will County Gazette reports | Feb 13, 2025

Christina Clausen, chairman of the Will County Republican Central Committee, said former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s leadership fostered a deeply entrenched culture of corruption following his conviction on 10 charges of bribery, conspiracy, and wire fraud.

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Illinois State Senate District 43 candidate: 'The final count is in...'

By Will County Gazette | Nov 21, 2024

Illinois State Senate District 43 candidate Jen Monson acknowledged the results of the November 5 general election in a Facebook post dated November 19.

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Illinois State Senate District 43 candidate: 'Unofficial Results….'

By Will County Gazette | Nov 14, 2024

Illinois State Senate District 43 candidate Jen Monson shared information on unofficial election results in a November 7 Facebook post.

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Illinois State Senate District 43 candidate: 'Prayers for his family!!'

By Will County Gazette | Nov 6, 2024

Illinois State Senate District 43 candidate Jen Monson reacted to the death of a Chicago police officer in a November 5 Facebook post, stating, "This was brought to you by the SAFE-T Act..."

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86th House candidate Lanham on Walsh attacks: ‘They did criticize me for my social media presence because I called Kamala utterly worthless and stupid’

By Will County Gazette reports | Nov 5, 2024

86th House District Republican candidate and Joliet resident Jim Lanham said that his opponent has resorted to "a big smear campaign" against him and other republicans, leveraging a stark fundraising advantage.

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86th House District candidate Lanham calls out Dems Walsh, Manley and Cappel over inaction on Joliet pedophiles: ‘These are bad people’

By Will County Gazette reports | Nov 5, 2024

Jim Lanham, a candidate for Illinois’ 86th House District, is calling out several local lawmakers for sitting on their hands after it was revealed a local apartment complex was housing several convicted child sex offenders under one roof.

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Ives: ‘Democrats and unions are spending big to try to keep Joyce in office’

By Kankakee Times reports | 4 months ago

Former state legislator and gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives has raised concerns about the heavy financial backing Democrat Patrick Joyce is receiving from unions and party affiliates as he seeks re-election.

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Ives: ‘Patrick Joyce voted to mandate that all bathrooms in public schools with students in 4th grade or higher have tampons in the boys bathrooms in Illinois’

By Kankakee Times reports | 4 months ago

Former state legislator and gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives is comparing State Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) to vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

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Illinois State Senate District 43 candidate: "Citizens have the right to protest and peaceable assemble'

By Will County Gazette | Oct 2, 2024

Illinois State Senate District 43 candidate Jen Monson has addressed the charges against a Lockport couple in connection with the January 6 Capitol riot. In a Facebook post dated September 29, Monson questioned, "When will the people who participated in actual riots perpetrated by BLM be prosecuted?"

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Illinois State Senate District 43 candidate: 'Social Media is turning our youth into terrorists'

By Will County Gazette | Sep 19, 2024

Illinois State Senate District 43 candidate Jen Monson addressed threats against Joliet schools, stating, "This is terrorism and I hope all those involved are prosecuted to the full extent of the law," in a September 15 Facebook post.

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Illinois 14th Congressional District candidate: 'I'm Thankful President TRUMP survived yet another assassination attempt'

By Will County Gazette | Sep 17, 2024

James Marter, a candidate for Illinois' 14th Congressional District, expressed his gratitude following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In a Facebook post dated September 15, Marter said, "The radical leftists will stop at nothing."

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Balich on illegal aliens: ‘They are turning to alternative ways to survive’

By Will County Gazette reports | Sep 11, 2024

Homer Township Supervisor and Will County Board member Steve Balich has raised alarm bells over what he perceives as escalating issues related to illegal immigration and rising crime rates and their impact on local residents.

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House District 86 candidate Lanham on Tren de Aragua presence: ‘This situation underscores the serious implications of sanctuary city policies’

By Will County Gazette reports | Sep 10, 2024

Illinois House of Rep. District 86 candidate Jim Lanham has launched a strong critique against current illegal alien policies and sanctuary city practices, amid rising concerns over gang violence.

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Illinois State Senate District 43 candidate: 'Why is it that these particular performers require an audience with children?'

By Will County Gazette | Sep 6, 2024

Illinois State Senate District 43 candidate Jen Monson has expressed concern over an upcoming event, stating, "I take issue with soliciting to children and expect more from the adults who promote events that are open to the public." She made this statement in an August 30 Facebook post.

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Balich on censorship of political ads aimed at DNC goers: 'Democrats’ control over major cities make it incredibly difficult for Republicans to compete'

By Will County Gazette reports | Sep 4, 2024

Homer Township Supervisor and Will County Board member Steve Balich has expressed strong support for messaging critical of Democrats and their policies that were displayed on billboards throughout the Democratic National Convention held in Chicago Aug 19-22.

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Balich on dems' policies, DNC takeaway: 'Look how many years they've controlled everything and it just keeps getting worse'

By Will County Gazette reports | Aug 28, 2024

The Democratic National Convention last week has drawn criticism from opposing viewpoints across the state with Homer Township Supervisor and Will County Board member Steve Balich leading the charge in Will County.

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11th Congressional District candidate Evans: ‘It’s heartbreaking to see protesters openly supporting violence’

By Kane County Reporter reports | 6 months ago

11th Congressional District candidate Jerry Evans is condemning displays of antisemitism and violence by protesters near the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago.

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Illinois’ 14th Congressional District candidate Marter: ‘(Underwood) has over and over refused to condemn anti-Semitism in her own party and around the globe’

By Will County Gazette reports | Aug 22, 2024

Illinois’ 14th Congressional District Jim Marter has voiced strong criticism of Democratic leaders and their handling of pro-Hamas protests during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago.