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Monday, December 9, 2019

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CITY OF JOLIET: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2019

The Zonta Club of Joliet will participate in two Zonta International campaigns this year.

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CITY OF WILMINGTON: Downtown Wilmington Christmas Midnight Madness

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2019

Join us downtown for our Midnight Madness Christmas Shopping event “An Evening on Water Street” - Stores will Be Open 7pm-Midnight for your Christmas Shopping Pleasure!!!

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CITY OF LOCKPORT: Christmas in the Square

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2019

Everyone is welcome to come celebrate the holidays at the Annual Christmas in the Square event.

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BOLINGBROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Annual Holiday Party Fea

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2019

Time for the Chamber's annual holiday party fea.

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Criminal complaints against Alyssia Benford without merit; watchdogs investigating why complaints were filed

By W.J. Kennedy | Nov 22, 2019

A government watchdog group is working to get to the bottom of why two criminal complaints were filed against DuPage Township Trustee Alyssia Benford back in January, complaints that the Will County State’s Attorney has determined to be without merit.

From Kankakee Times

Rep. Parkhurst to run for judge after completing her first term

By Glenn Minnis | 19 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) has announced she will not be seeking a second term in Springfield.

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'Just not enough being done' about corruption in state government, Rep. Batinick says

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 19, 2019

Illinois Republican House Floor Leader Mark Batinick is not entirely surprised at the results of a new Harvard University Center for Ethics survey that finds the Prairie State now ranks as the second most corrupt state in the country with Chicago rating as the most corrupt city.

From Illinois Valley Times

Sen. Rezin pushing bill that would ban sale of nicotine products near schools

By Glenn Minnis | 20 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is leading the charge in the fight to ban the sale of tobacco products or electronic cigarettes near schools.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Rep. Wehrli charges 'legislative malpractice' over Democrats' response to ethics reform crisis

By Glenn Minnis | 20 days ago

Even as he voted in favor of Democrat-sponsored legislation touted as bringing ethics reform to Springfield in the midst of a number of federal corruption probes, Illinois state Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) blasted the depth and sincerity of the bills as “legislative malpractice.”

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Board member Ventura provides a voice for residents of Will County

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Nov 18, 2019

Will County Board member Rachel Ventura is dedicated to serving the residents of District 9 and doing her best to make the government work for everyone.

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McDermed to hold fourth annual diaper drive to benefit young families in need

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 18, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) is celebrating the season of giving by again hosting a diaper drive, an event she started in 2016.

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Study on California's progressive tax indicates what Rep. Batinick has suspected all along

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 14, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) has, from the very start, viewed Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive income tax plan as one that is doomed to disappoint.

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CITY OF CREST HILL: Christmas Lights Contest

By Press release submission | Nov 14, 2019

If you do not get a reply to your entry or if you have any questions please call Alderwoman Tina Oberlin at 815-953-4257.

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CITY OF WILMINGTON: Yard Waste Materials Collection Until November 29

By Press release submission | Nov 14, 2019

Waste Management will collect yard waste materials (i.e. tree branches, leaves, grass clippings and brush) until November 29, 2019.

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CITY OF LOCKPORT: Construction Project Open House

By Press release submission | Nov 14, 2019

Open Houses will be held regarding the proposed infrastructure improvements planned to begin next year.

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CITY OF JOLIET: Regularly Scheduled Garbage Veteran’s Day Holiday

By Press release submission | Nov 14, 2019

There will be regularly scheduled garbage, recycling, and yard waste pick-up next week.

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FRANKFORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Annual Meeting On Nov. 14 at CD & ME

By Press release submission | Nov 14, 2019

Don’t forget to register for our Annual Meeting on Nov. 14 at CD & ME.

From Illinois Valley Times

Sen. Rezin seeks to disrupt the vaping trend among young Illinoisans

By Glenn Minnis | 27 days ago

State House Rep. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is pushing a bill that would restrict access to vaping products among Illinois' youth.

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Rep. Wehrli to co-host grant certification seminar with GOP colleagues Grant, Mazzochi

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 11, 2019

Veteran Illinois state Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) is among a group of state lawmakers set to co-host a Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Certification Seminar later this month.

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Rep. McDermed joins GOP lawmakers calling for task force to fight corruption in state government

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 9, 2019

Veteran Illinois state Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) understands why so many taxpayers have lost faith in state government.