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Ives shocked that sexual harassment 'suffering' has been allowed

By Shanice Harris | Nov 3, 2017

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) finds it hard to believe that Illinois has gone years without a legislative inspector general, especially in light of at least 27 sexual harassment complaints that have been filed against members of the General Assembly, according to a press release.

GOP asks whether Pritzker backs Blagojevich's release plea

By Shanice Harris | Nov 3, 2017

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich wants to get out of prison early, and the Illinois Republican Party is asking gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker where he stands on the request.

Rauner offers home, help for displaced hurricane victims

By Shanice Harris | Nov 3, 2017

Illnois wants to open its arms to viictims of Hurricane Maria, which devastated Puerto Rico in last September.

Rauner re-election, reform agenda at top of GOP list

By Shanice Harris | Aug 31, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner and Republicans throughout the state have been rallying in support of Rauner's ongoing calls for reform and his re-election campaign, according to a press release from the Illinois Republican Party.

Local Illinois governmental units get go-ahead to consolidate

By Shanice Harris | Aug 31, 2017

Amid the more-controversial debates going on in the state Legislature the last few months, one important measure that drew little comment could be a major factor in reforming Illinois, the Better Government Association (BGA) contended recently.

Going back on word, White to run again for secretary of state

By Shanice Harris | Aug 28, 2017

Jesse White (D-Ceciil) continues to cry wolf then sheepishly change his mind, the Illinois Republican Party suggested recently in the wake of White's announcement to seek re-election as secretary of state.