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Rauner ad calls Madigan, Pritzker 'an unholy union'

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Oct 24, 2018

A new campaign ad from Gov. Bruce Rauner claims that the combination of House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) and Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker in power would have a disastrous impact on Illinois.

State Journal Register endorses Rauner for another term

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Oct 24, 2018

The State Journal Register recently endorsed Gov. Bruce Rauner in the upcoming general election.

Cook Political Report rates governor's race as 'Lean Democrat'

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Jul 26, 2018

The Cook Political Report has changed its Illinois Governor race rating to “Lean Democrat.”

Illinois Manufacturers’ Association leader Greg Baise announces retirement

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Jul 18, 2018

Greg Baise retired from his position as president and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association on July 16.

GOP House members launch campaign supporting term limits

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Jul 14, 2018

House Republicans recently announced a campaign to enact term limits for elected officials.

Illinois State Rifle Association urges people to pressure senators to vote against Firearm Industry Licensing Act

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Jun 1, 2018

The Illinois State Rifle Association is urging citizens to call their state senators and encourage them to vote against the Firearms Industry Licensing Act.

Privilege tax on investment services would do more harm than good for state, banker association exec says

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Apr 25, 2018

Debbie Jemison, vice president of communications/marketing at the Illinois Bankers Association (IBA), said proposed legislation involving a privilege tax on investment services would have a negative impact on the state.

Illinois State Rifle Association urging legislators to vote no on four gun-related bills

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Mar 15, 2018

The Illinois State Rifle Association is urging citizens to call their legislators and encourage them to vote against an amended bill that would remove an existing state preemption to allow local firearm bans.

Supreme Court receives final brief in forced union fees case

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Feb 16, 2018

The final brief has been filed in the Supreme Court in a case that will decide whether government employees should have to pay union fees to keep their jobs.