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Schimpf says laws should not be passed in Illinois without transparency

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 11, 2021

Republican gubernatorial candidate Paul Schimpf is looking to shake up Springfield.

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Illinois has exceeded $300B in adjusted net pension liability

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 11, 2021

Moody’s Analytics is predicting the state of Illinois is on track to setting a record no state wants to lay claim to.

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Study says Illinois averages 2 female directors per board

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 11, 2021

House Speaker Chris Welch is hoping to see corporate boards in Illinois do better than the current average of roughly two female directors per board.

Media will have to cover cost of COVID testing for in-person statehouse activities

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 11, 2021

The Illinois Senate has adopted the University of Illinois saliva test in its fight to keep members and others safe with Springfield slowly transitioning back to in-person activities.

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Work of committee that identified 41 public monuments for possible removal remains opaque

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 8, 2021

The Monuments Projects Advisory Committee hasn’t been heard from for its first six months of its existence.

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Illinois’ record pension debt jumps to over $300 billion

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 8, 2021

A new Moody’s reports details that the state’s pension debt grew by $56 billion in 2020 to total $317 billion overall.

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Illinois set to expand delay on evictions

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 6, 2021

With his previous moratorium set to expire, Illinois Gov. J.B.

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Breen believes crime reform bill lets 'violent criminals freely' walk around Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 6, 2021

Former Republican House Floor Leader Peter Breen said the new crime reform bill Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed would allow violent suspects to go free without having to post a cash bail strikes him as a bridge too far.

Taxpayer Education Foundation founder opposes federal bailout for Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 4, 2021

Taxpayer Education Foundation founder Jim Tobin is putting his two-cents regarding the debate about the $1.9 trillion stimulus plan being proposed in Washington.

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Report: Illinois can remain a top business center, but needs to address fiscal problems

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 4, 2021

A new Moody’s report said that Illions can remain a top business contender but that officials have to address rascal problems “that are eroding” its ability to compete.

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Illinois Municipal League wants federal COVID-19 relief sent directly without middleman

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 4, 2021

The Illinois Municipal League is pushing a plan that would put local governments in control of any money earmarked for them from the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package instead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

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Curran: Post-Madigan 'agenda could become as progressive as it's ever been' in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 26, 2021

Mike Madigan's resignation doesn't mean that Democrats' agenda in the House will change, a former Republican congressional candidate said.

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Breen angered by new House rules, charges 'Illinois government for sale'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 24, 2021

Former Republican House Floor Leader Peter Breen's view of Springfield's troubles hasn't changed with new House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch (D-Hillside) putting his first rules in place.

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Breen claims Illinois' school standard proposal 'will force teachers to become liberal activist'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 16, 2021

Former House Republican Floor Leader Peter Breen is warning anyone willing to listen about what the proposed "Culturally Responsive" teaching standard could mean for the state.

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Dodge questions timing of state's minimum wage increase: 'We’ve already got so many businesses struggling'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 2, 2021

Former Republican candidate for state treasurer Jim Dodge wishes the minimum wage increase that went into effect at the start of the year didn’t have to come at the expense of those who are now least able to shoulder it.

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Fixing Illinois will require 'Republican Party that stands up to Democrats': Curran

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 24, 2021

A former Republican Congressional candidate said that Rep. Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) no longer serving as House speaker is "irrelevant."

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Replacing Madigan is 'good news and bad news,' former Illinois House Floor leader says

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 24, 2021

Rep. Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) tenure as House speaker finished is a mix of "good news and bad news," Peter Breen, a former House Floor leader and Republican representative.

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Former Illinois GOP treasurer candidate blames Madigan for 'financial mess'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 21, 2021

Rep. Mike Madigan’s (D-Chicago) tenure as House speaker ending was long overdue, said a former Republican candidate for state treasurer.

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Curran blasts Kinzinger as 'biggest embarrassment' over growing Trump criticism

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 19, 2021

Mark Curran has had enough of what he sees as Illinois U.S.

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Breen blasts Madigan as 'trying to save his own skin' with latest tax hike push

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 19, 2021

Former Republican House Floor Leader Peter Breen isn’t surprised to see democrats remain true to their word when it comes to taxes.“The idea of idea of democrats now looking to raise taxes shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone,” Breen told the DuPage Policy Journal.