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Pritzker's proposed spending would cost billions, research group warns

By Chandra Lye | Nov 2, 2018

Campaign promises in the run for Illinois governor have already reached beyond the $10 billion mark.

More newspapers endorse Rauner for governor

By Chandra Lye | Oct 25, 2018

Several regional newspapers recently endorsed Gov. Bruce Rauner in the upcoming election.

Illinois State Rifle Association endorses Gov. Bruce Rauner

By Chandra Lye | Oct 21, 2018

The organization's executive director stated that J.B. Pritzker would be a disaster for gun owners.

As Pritzker scandal deepens, House Republicans introduce bill that would make property tax vacancy fraud a Class 4 felony

By Chandra Lye | Oct 5, 2018

House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) recently introduced House Bill 5960, which would define property tax vacancy fraud as a Class 4 felony in the state of Illinois.

News-Gazette endorses Erika Harold for Illinois Attorney General

By Chandra Lye | Oct 5, 2018

The News-Gazette has thrown their support behind Erika Harold in the race for Illinois Attorney General.

AFSCME directs union dues to Mike Madigan campaign

By Chandra Lye | Oct 3, 2018

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) recently donated money to Mike Madigan’s campaign fund, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Non-profit calls for non-partisan efforts to stop property tax increases

By Chandra Lye | Sep 25, 2018

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a radio ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes around Illinois.

Liberty Principles PAC ad calls high property taxes 'bi-partisan failure'

By Chandra Lye | Sep 25, 2018

Liberty Principles PAC recently released video ads to raise awareness among Illinois voters about high property taxes.

Illinois non-profit group raises awareness about property taxes

By Chandra Lye | Sep 25, 2018

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a 30-second video ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes in Illinois.

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Raoul’s attack ads on Harold rated as ‘false’ by Politifact Illinois

By Chandra Lye | Sep 25, 2018

Kwame Raoul, the Democratic candidate for Illinois Attorney General, was recently given a "false" rating by Politifact Illinois for attack ads on his opponent, Erika Harold.

Executive orders delete inactive boards and ban hiring relatives at state agencies

By Chandra Lye | Sep 25, 2018

Gov. Rauner has signed three executive orders that do away with inactive boards and commissions and seek to end nepotism in state hiring.

Plaintiff in Supreme Court case against union fees becomes advocate for Liberty Justice Center

By Chandra Lye | Jul 26, 2018

Mark Janus, the plaintiff who won a landmark Supreme Court case regarding the payment of obligatory union fees for public service workers, is joining the Liberty Justice Center and the Illinois Policy Institute as an advocate and spokesperson for workers’ rights.

Reform Republicans gather to discuss Illinois leadership, propose change

By Chandra Lye | Jul 25, 2018

Republican legislators and former candidates recently held a press conference to put forward their ideas for a change in leadership to renew the state’s political climate.