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Jury finds ComEd 4 bribery defendants guilty of all charges

By Andy Nghiem | May 4, 2023

A jury has found the defendants of the ComEd 4 trial guilty on all counts of conspiracy, bribery and fraud.

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Bailey thanks owners of The Drake Hotel in Oak Brook, for 'wonderful impromptu breakfast alongside community leaders'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 27, 2022

Illinois State Sen. and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey recently shared photos of his visit to the Drake Hotel in Oak Brook.

Bailey on rampant crime: '38 shootings and 7 deaths in Chicago this weekend. When is Enough Enough?'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 29, 2022

Illinois state Sen. and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey recently told constituents the way to stop crime is to elect new leadership.

Bailey on Illinois taxes: 'The high rates are obviously one of the main drivers of pushing people out of this state'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 29, 2022

State Sen. and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) recently weighed in on the issue of high taxes in Illinois.

'A lot of passengers are really scared': Hardiman comments on recent CTA Train attack that left a man dazed and bleeding

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 28, 2022

This past weekend, an older man was robbed and assaulted on the CTA Red Line. The Chicago Police Department is still investigating the incident, but the video footage that captured the two assailants committing the crime has since gone viral on social media.

Koolidge on SAFE-T Act: 'JB Pritzker and tone-deaf Illinois Democrats seem to be the only people in America who aren’t getting the message'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 27, 2022

Over the course of the past two weeks, Illinois state’s attorneys have filed lawsuits against the state of Illinois in an attempt to stop the SAFE-T Act from going into effect on Jan. 1.

PBR Spokesman Koolidge regarding the SAFE-T Act: 'It’s extremely important to hear from our men and women in blue'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 21, 2022

The SAFE-T Act continues to be a hot topic and it has received major pushback from law enforcement, state’s attorneys, and state representatives.

PBR PAC spokesman: 'When are we going to start holding Governor Pritzker accountable for his failures during COVID?'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 23, 2022

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted some of the strictest and longest-lasting lockdown measures in the United States throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bailey refers to Chicago as 'hellhole' then promises to make Illinois 'safe and affordable again'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 22, 2022

Gubernatorial candidate and Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey recently pledged to make Chicago safe and affordable.

Former Chicago Chief of Detectives: Violent offenders are given a 'get out of jail free card'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 9, 2022

Former Chief of Detectives for Chicago Police, Eugene Roy, recently explained the exodus of officers from the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and the problems with House Bill 3653, the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act.

Bailey responds to Illinois governor's attack: 'I know what it takes to work hard and build something, and you don't have a clue'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 8, 2022

Republican gubernatorial nominee state Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) has responded to incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker's recent ad that attacked Bailey for accepting pandemic assistance for his farm.

Bailey shares plan to restore 'Chicago and all of Illinois' greatness'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 3, 2022

Illinois GOP gubernatorial candidate Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) recently shared his ideas for restoring Chicago to greatness in an Aug. 1 Facebook post.

Koolidge: 'While Pritzker is posturing for the presidency, his constituents back home are hurting'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 26, 2022

People Who Play By the Rules PAC (PBR) received a $15 million donation on Tuesday to help fund their fight against the likes of Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Mayor of Chicago Lori Lightfoot and State's Attorney Kim Foxx.

Sen. Bailey on inflation in Illinois: 'It has made for tough times for everyone, and I hold the governor responsible'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 26, 2022

As Illinois residents face spiraling prices at a historic high, State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) reflects on inflation and what it could mean for families across the state.

People Who Play By the Rules spokesman: Pritzker's stance on abortion is 'extreme and disturbing'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 19, 2022

The recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has intensified the discussion about abortion at the state level.

Bailey on crime in Illinois: Suffering, loss, pain is 'nightmarish and ongoing, and it doesn't have to be this way'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 17, 2022

State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) recently called for a special session on what he termed "mayhem" in Illinois streets.

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Caulkins: 'I am proud to be supporting David Shestokas for Attorney General'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 17, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Dan Caulkins recently voiced his official support for David J. Shestokas campaign for Attorney General.

Irvin on LaSalle Veterans Home outbreak: 'JB Pritzker needs to accept responsibility'

By Andy Nghiem | May 17, 2022

Mayor of Aurora and an Illinois GOP gubernatorial candidate Richard Irvin is denouncing Gov. J.B. Pritzker for what he said was a failure to take action that led to dozens of deaths at a state-run veterans home during the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020.

'We are honored to have the support of so many law enforcement leaders': Irvin/Bourne ticket gets support from Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 29, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Avery Bourne, who is running for lieutenant governor with Richard Irvin as governor, announced on April 13 that their campaign had received the support of Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle.

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Retired DCFS worker advocates for bill that would 'improve on-the-job safety for frontline DCFS staff'

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 29, 2022

A retired worker from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) recently commented at a news conference on legislation that would help protect DCFS workers

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