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Sunday, February 23, 2020

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From Illinois Valley Times

Sen. Rezin earns key media endorsements in 14th Congressional District race

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) has won the endorsements of two of the state’s major newspapers in her 14th Congressional District run for the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Rep. Batinick sees 'new life' in GOP's fight for change as poll shows voters' contempt for corruption

State House Floor Leader Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is hopeful that the results of a new Illinois Education Association poll means that voters may finally be ready to institute the kind of change in Springfield he thinks is necessary for the state to get back on a path to prosperity.

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 19, 2020

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FRANKFORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Frankfort Police Department Is Hiring

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2020

Do you know someone interested in becoming a police officer?

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CITY OF JOLIET: 2020 Expo & Career Fair

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2020

The Chamber Consumer/Spring Expo is the largest of its kind in the Joliet Area.

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CITY OF WILMINGTON: Pam Monson Received Employee Of The Month Trophy

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2020

The Wilmington Chamber's employee of the month trophy was presented to Pam Monson, (right) editor of The Free Press Advocate.

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CITY OF LOCKPORT: JSD Professional Services Inc. at an Open House

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2020

Interested in recreation, biking, walking, running, or sightseeing on the I&M Canal Trail?

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CHANNAHON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: CSX Railroad Crossing Signals At Route 6 and Youngs Road Are Currently Malfunctioning

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2020

The CSX railroad crossing signals at Route 6 and Youngs Road are currently malfunctioning, causing traffic delays in the area.

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Rep. McDermed wants to see property tax relief, fair maps before she leaves state legislature

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 17, 2020

As she winds down her career serving Illinois House District 37, retiring state Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) is determined to leave Springfield for the last time on a positive note.

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Congressional candidate Gradel finds Underwood's vote to reject fentanyl ban 'unacceptable'

By April Bamburg | Feb 16, 2020

Illinois congressional candidate Ted Gradel (R-Naperville) had a hard time understanding incumbent U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood's (D-Naperville) recent vote to reject a ban on fentanyl-like drugs.

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Rep. Batinick suggests putting citizens on legislative ethics board; says Madigan controls change

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 11, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) intently listened last week as former Legislative Inspector General (LIG) Julie Porter detailed the futility of her near two-year experience in Springfield, wondering what could have possibly been done to make her job easier.

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FRANKFORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Sleep Easy: Yoga for Sleep and Bath Soak "Make and Take"

By Press release submission | Feb 11, 2020

Over time, life's stresses pull us off balance and negatively impact our sleep at night and our energy during the day.

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CITY OF JOLIET: 2020 Taste of Joliet

By Press release submission | Feb 11, 2020

The Joliet Park District is excited to announce Brett Young, Dylan Scott, Jimmie Allen, and MacKenzie Porter performing LIVE on Saturday, June 27th at the 2020 Taste of Joliet!

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CITY OF WILMINGTON: The City of Wilmington Keeps Citizens Safe and Informed with Everbridge Resident Alerts

By Press release submission | Feb 11, 2020

The City of Wilmington is now working with Everbridge, the worldwide leader in unified critical communications, to keep residents, staff and emergency personnel safe and informed with quick and reliable emergency notifications and public service announcements.

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BOLINGBROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Galentine's Day After Hour

By Press release submission | Feb 11, 2020

Meet, network, socialize, help out Dress for Success Worldwide - Central

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CHANNAHON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Local Business Spotlight - Von Holten Eyecare

By Press release submission | Feb 11, 2020

This week’s Local Business Spotlight is Von Holten Eyecare!

From Illinois Valley Times

Sen. Rezin among GOP lawmakers demanding suspension of AVR program

By Glenn Minnis | 13 days ago

Because she believes the problem is larger than what’s been publicly revealed, Illinois state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is calling on Secretary of State Jesse White to suspend the state’s Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) program.

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Reps. McDermed, Mazzochi co-sponsor bill to help prevent voter fraud

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 10, 2020

Veteran state Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) is leading the charge to wipe out voter fraud in Illinois, starting with cleaning up voting rolls.

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Former Will County candidate McPhillips is not buying progressive tax 'just on the rich' sales pitch

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 8, 2020

Former Will County Clerk candidate Laurie McPhillips finds it frustrating that Springfield Democrats always seem to be pushing policy not in the best interest of Illinois.

From Illinois Valley Times

Sen. Rezin believes fair maps must be the first step toward 'rooting out corruption'

By Glenn Minnis | 17 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) says she would have liked for Gov. J.B. Pritzker to have dedicated more time in his State of the State address last week in Springfield to an issue she believes has a tremendous trickle-down effect on all other issues.

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Pritzker can talk a great game, Rep. Batinick says, but 'we need to see action'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 7, 2020

Illinois House Republican Floor Leader Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) came away from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s State of the State address last week in Springfield thinking how much better off the state would be if the governor ever put any of his words into action.