State of Illinois
Recent News About State of Illinois
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Truth in Accounting CEO: Federal surplus claims obscure growing national debt
Sheila Weinberg, founder and CEO of Truth in Accounting, said on the Prairie State Wire Podcast that federal budget surplus narratives have misled the public by masking rising national debt and long-term fiscal obligations.
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Christian Liberty Church pastor on homeschool bill: 'As of now, this legislation has been stopped'
Calvin Lindstrom, Pastor for the Church of Christian Liberty, said that rallies and bipartisan backing played a role in halting a bill affecting homeschool families.
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Community petition organizer McClurg: 'We got over 2,800 signatures' to oppose a bond measure
Shannon McClurg, a community petition organizer in Effingham, Illinois, announced that a petition has successfully exceeded the required signature threshold to oppose a bond measure.
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Gov. Candidate Dabrowski on agency reform: 'Cut expenses and deliver better results by simply running our agencies better'
Ted Dabrowski, a candidate for Governor of Illinois, recently engaged with residents across the state following his campaign announcement.
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Illinois GOP LG candidate Mendoza visits Hillsdale College
Carrie Mendoza announced her campaign for Illinois lieutenant governor, joining Ted Dabrowski on the ticket, on September 12, 2025.
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Ted Dabrowski launches gubernatorial bid: 'Illinois families are ready for responsible leadership that advances their ambitions'
Ted Dabrowski, former president of Wirepoints, has announced his candidacy for governor.
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Ted Dabrowski calls for better police resources amid Chicago’s public safety cuts
Ted Dabrowski, former president of Wirepoints, emphasized the importance of providing police with the necessary tools to perform their duties effectively.
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Former Wirepoints president Ted Dabrowski set to launch campaign for Illinois governor
Ted Dabrowski is expected to announce his candidacy for Illinois governor on Friday, September 12, entering the race with a message focused on change, results, and restoring the state’s leadership for families and businesses.
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Lt. Gov. Stratton directs immigrants to website to evade ICE: ‘There’s a red button that says, learn your rights’
Juliana Stratton, the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, said that illegal immigrants in the state can access a website to learn about resources for evading federal authorities such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and obtaining an...
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Gov. candidate Dabrowski: 'Chicago has led nation in total murders for 13 straight years'
Ted Dabrowski, a candidate for Governor of Illinois, said that Chicago has recorded the highest total murders in the U.S. for 13 consecutive years.
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Chicago Flips Red leader: We founded Chicago Flips Red due to our 'different gripes with the Democratic Party'
Danielle Walters, leader of Chicago Flips Red, said that the group was founded by individuals frustrated with the Democratic Party who decided to unite.
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Chairman of New Illinois: 'We've got a lot of' government corruption
G.H. Merritt, chairman of New Illinois, said that corruption and financial collapse have undermined effective representation for state residents.
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Alston & Bird on toxic-tort bill: 'This expansive implied-consent mechanism significantly diverges from established Supreme Court precedent'
Attorneys from Alston & Bird have raised concerns regarding Illinois' new toxic tort law, S.B. 328, which they say expands the ability of courts to hear lawsuits against out-of-state companies.
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Vernon Township GOP chair on grassroots efforts: 'Local influence really is the big difference'
Jay Swidler, Chairman of the Vernon Township Republicans, emphasized the importance of community-level action over national headlines for lasting political impact.
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Illinois House Republicans revive school choice to expand opportunities for students
Illinois House Republicans have announced renewed efforts to restore school choice for low-income students in the state.
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Illinois House GOP highlights failure to vote on bipartisan estate tax reform for family farms
The Illinois House GOP announced on X that lawmakers did not bring bipartisan estate tax reform legislation protecting family farms to a vote.
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Illinois House Republicans: Keicher bill to improve school safety passes unanimously
The Illinois House Republican Caucus has announced the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 71, introduced by Representative Jeff Keicher.
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Illinois House Republicans raise alarm over proposed service tax
Illinois House Republicans announced a warning about a proposed service tax in Springfield, with Deputy Leader Ryan Spain urging taxpayers to remain vigilant about its potential impact on consumers.
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Illinois House Republicans announce opposition to proposed tax hikes
Illinois House Republicans have announced their opposition to $6 billion in proposed tax increases, stating that these measures would hinder economic growth and place additional burdens on residents.
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Illinois House GOP backs bill to repeal TRUST Act
Illinois House Republicans have announced that Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer is sponsoring House Bill 1317, which aims to repeal the TRUST Act, a law that limits cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.