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Illinois chamber president: Estate tax increase is ‘great idea’ if lawmakers don’t want wealthy to remain in state

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 17, 2021

Illinois Chamber of Commerce President Todd Maisch said legislation increasing the estate tax would lead high-dollar earners to leave the state, even though it was designed to help the disabled population.

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ISRA director Pearson: Gun rights need care in 2021

By Kyla Asbury | Dec 31, 2020

Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) Executive Director Richard Pearson wants gun rights to be at the forefront in 2021.

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Pro-Family Alliance comes out against ‘Culturally Responsive’ teaching amendment

By Kyla Asbury | Dec 2, 2020

The Pro-Family Alliance is coming out decidedly against an amendment that would provide teachers instruction on Critical Race Theory, equity training and other controversial race-related education standards.

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‘Culturally Responsive’ teaching amendment would require teachers to adopt ‘progressive’ attitudes in the classroom

By Kyla Asbury | Dec 2, 2020

Critics argue an amendment being proposed by the Illinois State Board of Education would introduce elements such as critical race Theory and Equity training into classrooms across the state.

Illinois GOP: Pritzker MIA as LaSalle veterans die

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 30, 2020

Twenty percent of veterans at LaSalle Veterans’ Home have died from COVID-19 during November, according to a news release by Illinois GOP.

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The Madigan documents get their debut

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 27, 2020

A special investigation committee has released over 200 emails and other documentation as it looks into House Speaker Michael Madigan’s involvement in a ComEd bribery scandal.

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Illinois invalidated signatures off Kanye West candidate petition at extremely high rate

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 27, 2020

Kanye West was seen as a spoiler candidate.

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Reform for Illinois: Supreme Court Justice Kilbride campaign contributions have conflicts of interest

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 19, 2020

Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride's committee for re-election has received millions of dollars from law firms that have tried cases in front of him, according to Reform for Illinois reports.

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Wirepoints: 'Ending Madigan's reign' would be only the 'first step' toward stamping out corruption

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 6, 2020

Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski believes that while Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) grip on state government may be loosening, the culture of "legalized corruption" he has built over the past four decades will be much more difficult to dismantle.

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Pritzker's alliance with Madigan looks increasingly damning as corruption investigation deepens

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 6, 2020

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's ties to House Speaker Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) involvement in events that led to a federal bribery investigation continue to surface as the Chicago Sun-Times has reported another connection between the most powerful politicians in the state.

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Pritzker continues to urge Madigan to come forward to answer questions

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 5, 2020

Gov. J.B. Pritzker urged House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) to answer questions Illinoisans have about the alleged bribery scandal with ComEd after a news conference on July 31.

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State and federal GOP reps implore Pritzker to address IDES catastrophe rather than 'shifting blame'

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 5, 2020

Three Republican Illinois state representatives, along with U.S. Rep. Rodney David (R-Taylorville), are asking Gov. J.B. Pritzker to bring the General Assembly back for a special session to address the recent shortcomings of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

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Illinois GOP says Pritzker 'dodging and weaving' answering questions about Madigan

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 5, 2020

The Illinois GOP claimed Gov. J.B. Pritzker has been "dodging and weaving" questions about whether or not House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) should resign from his leadership positions.

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Pritzker admits voters tired of corruption, but points finger at Trump's 'swamp'

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 5, 2020

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker acknowledged during a press conference last week the growing frustration among state residents due to House Speaker Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) alleged involvement in a ComEd bribery scandal.

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Pritzker still waiting for answers from Madigan about ComEd bribery allegations

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 5, 2020

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker again made it clear at a press conference last week that House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) needs to come forward and answer questions regarding his relationship with Commonwealth Edison that has spurred a federal bribery investigation.

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Illinois GOP says Pritzker's changing standard means he's siding with Madigan

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 5, 2020

The Illinois Republican Party slammed Gov. J.B. Pritzker for supporting House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) as Democratic lawmakers continue calls for Madigan's resignation.

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Afzal withdraws from DuPage County Board race after tweet

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 4, 2020

After Hadiya Afzal's tweet in July promoting violence against a police officer, the DuPage County Democratic Party took down its endorsement of Afzal from its website, according to an Illinois GOP news release.

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Illinois Republican House members want special session to tackle ethics reform

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 4, 2020

Illinois House Republicans are calling for a special session to discuss ethics reform.

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Pritzker: Madigan must resign if bribery allegations are true

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 23, 2020

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said if the bribery allegations against House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) are true, he should immediately resign from the leadership positions he holds.

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Truth in Accounting founder: States use ‘accounting gimmicks’ to balance budgets

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 21, 2020

States need to do more work on setting aside funds for a rainy day and stop using political math, experts said in a Truth in Accounting webinar on the economic impact of COVID-19 on state revenues.