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News from November 2017

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Political reporter says lessons to be learned in Virginia's election results

By Brent Zell | Nov 30, 2017

A political reporter recently said on a Chicago radio show that the results of Nov. 8 elections in several states were mostly in line with history — but still contained some lessons for Republicans to learn from.

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Despite assault allegations, Moore unlikely to quit Alabama Senate race, pundit says

By Robert Hadley | Nov 30, 2017

The chances of embattled Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore leaving the Alabama race are slim to none, according to David Drucker, senior political correspondent for the Washington Examiner.

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Insurance industry researcher says leave pension fund management to pros, not politicians

By Justin Stoltzfus | Nov 30, 2017

"Professionals, not politicians, should be the fiduciaries of pension funds and other state funds,” Mary Pat Campbell, insurance industry researcher at Conning Research, told Prairie State Wire.

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Lawmakers need to do more to prevent harassment, Better Government Association director says

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 30, 2017

The Better Government Association’s (BGA) Madeleine Doubek recently penned a scathing piece for the group’s website on Illinois lawmakers’ efforts to stem sexual harassment and other ethical breaches in the General Assembly.

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'Our Home Our Fight' campaign website outlines Rauner's agenda for second term

By Karen Kidd | Nov 30, 2017

A new website launched in by Citizens for Rauner, OurHomeOurFight.com, showcases Illinois Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's agenda for his second term in office, which he plans to win in next year's election.

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Grundy state's attorney 'not afraid of challenge' in secretary of state race

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 30, 2017

Grundy County State’s Attorney Jason Helland says he just can't stay in Grundy County when he knows Illinois needs him in the secretary of state's office.

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Next attorney general needs to focus on corruption, watchdog group's leader says

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 30, 2017

Faisal Khan thinks the next Illinois attorney general should mark their tenure by vowing to be different from virtually every other politician in the state.

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Illinois among tardiest in nation in financial reporting, Truth in Accounting says

By Karen Kidd | Nov 30, 2017

Any good teacher will notice that the student most behind on assignments usually is the one struggling the most, and the same seems to be true of states with Illinois governmental units tardy in their financial reports.

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Bulk of state's $750 million bond issue to fund major construction projects

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 30, 2017

Illinois issued $750 million worth of general obligation bonds this week at an all-in borrowing cost of 4.29 percent, according to a Nov. 29 release from the state.

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Illinois' congressional Republicans defend tax reform bill

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 30, 2017

The Republican members of the Illinois congressional delegation recently penned a response to criticisms of the House tax reform bill from Democrat Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin, according to a release.

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Illinois vendor debt dropping closer to $9 billion mark

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 30, 2017

Illinois’ unpaid vendor debt dipped to $9,114,388,473.74 as of Nov. 29, after the state recently issued $6 billion worth of general obligation bonds toward the state’s once record-setting debt.

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Lawsuit filed to block Illinois abortion coverage bill

By Robert Hadley | Nov 30, 2017

The Thomas More Society filed a lawsuit Thursday to block HB 40, a state law that would expand coverage of elective abortions.

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Right-to-work leader optimistic as debate heads to Supreme Court

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 30, 2017

Mark Mix, president of the National Right to Work Foundation, relishes the prospect of worker unions having to rebrand themselves as the right-to-work debate legally plays out.

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Republican candidates to take part in forum

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 30, 2017

A slate of conservative candidates running for Illinois public offices will be on hand Thursday during a Republican candidate forum co-hosted by the Northwest Side GOP Club and the Republicans of Maine Township.

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Cook County commissioner wants to put cannabis legalization question to voters

By Brent Zell | Nov 29, 2017

Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey plans to bring the issue of recreational use of marijuana before the county's voters.

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Debt issues make Chicago an outsider in bid to lure Amazon, magazine editor says

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 29, 2017

In the end, Steve Malanga thinks Chicago’s deeply mired debt crisis may be too steep for the city to dig itself out of to be seriously considered Amazon’s desired “utopia” destination.

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Trade, leverage are two big issues facing US, China, reporter says

By Brent Zell | Nov 29, 2017

Trade and leverage will be two big issues between the United States and China going forward, a Fox News Radio reporter said recently on a Chicago radio show.

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Auditor General Mautino on a roll ignoring the law

By W.J. Kennedy | Nov 29, 2017

Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino has yet to pay a $5,000 fine slapped against his now-defunct state House campaign committee in May by the State Board of Elections.

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Background checks to curb gun violence are 'no miracle,' author says

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 28, 2017

“Background checks are not any type of miracle," Lott, president of the Crime Prevention Research Center and author of the novel “More Guns, Less Crime,” said during a recent appearance on the "Chicago's Morning Answer" radio show on WIND.

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Rauner applauds lawmakers' efforts to curb sexual harassment

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 28, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently applauded the General Assembly for passing legislation to address mounting concerns over sexual harassment and the handling of sexual harassment complaints in Springfield, a release from his office said.