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From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives weighs in on Downers Grove schools' $137 million funding request

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is advising voters in Community High School District 99 in Downers Grove to do their homework before casting their vote on the March 20 referendum proposal that would cost taxpayers an additional $137 million for building repairs and added features like air conditioning.

Donation to Silverstein sends wrong message to voters, Dodge says

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 6, 2018

Jim Dodge said he thinks the Democratic Victory Fund leaders electing to support the re-election efforts of Sen. Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago) callously sends the message that power matters more than decency.

Rauner’s move left draws challenge from Ives

By Michael McGrady | Mar 6, 2018

Gov. Bruce Rauner has always portrayed himself as a viable option for his Republican Party.

Harold looks to roll over Grasso in GOP primary for Illinois attorney general

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 6, 2018

Erika Harold believes all her priorities are in order to effectively represent the state of Illinois as its next attorney general.

Rauner caught in slip trying to tie Ives to Madigan

By W.J. Kennedy | Mar 6, 2018

While campaigning Monday in Aurora, Gov. Bruce Rauner slipped up in an attempt to tie his opponent in the GOP primary, Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton), to House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), tax and policy experts say.

NRA urging no vote on proposed restrictions on gun magazines

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 6, 2018

The National Rifle Association’s Illinois chapter is encouraging voters across the state to contact their representatives and urge them to vote no on Tuesday on a bill that would ban most ammunition magazines now in use.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Silverstein donation a reflection of 'good old boy' network, Ives says

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) thinks the “good ol' boy network” is alive and well in Springfield, as evidenced by the Democratic Victory Fund’s recent decision to contribute more than $55,000 to the re-election campaign of Sen. Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago).

For Illinois gun owners, Rauner's silence on gun control, confiscation bills is deafening

By W.J. Kennedy | Mar 5, 2018

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner hasn't said whether he will sign or veto anti-Second Amendment legislation coming his way in the wake of the Valentine’s day shooting at a Florida high school.

Bill to bar children younger than 12 from playing tackle football advances in House

By Angela Underwood | Mar 5, 2018

Reps. Steven Andersson (R-Geneva) and Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) saw matters differently at a March 1 House Mental Health Committee hearing over HB4341, a bill sponsored by Rep. Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills) that addresses the issue of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) by banning organized youth associations from allowing children younger than 12 to play tackle football.

Bill to ban bump stocks advances after emotional debate in House

By Angela Underwood | Mar 5, 2018

In light of the recent mass shooting at a Florida high school, five GOP lawmakers fervently expressed their feelings on proposed gun legislation.

Bellock, Demmer commend approval of $3.5 billion health care legislation

By Angela Underwood | Mar 5, 2018

Reps. Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) and Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) praised fellow lawmakers on the House floor last week after two health-care related bills they had worked on for over six months were approved.

NY Post Columnist Michael Goodwin joins Dan & Amy to talk media coverage of the Trump administration

By LGIS News Service | Mar 5, 2018

NY Post Columnist Michael Goodwin joins Dan & Amy to talk media coverage of the Trump administration

CMA - Bob Garza from Illinois Gun Owners Together

By LGIS News Service | Mar 5, 2018

Bob Garza from Illinois Gun Owners Together

Fact check - Rauner's head-spinning claim that arch conservative opponent Jeanne Ives is a Mike Madigan lackey

By LGIS News Service | Mar 5, 2018

As governor, Republican Bruce Rauner has waged a ceaseless battle with Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan. But in seeking re-election, Rauner also is fighting off a primary challenge from state Rep. Jeanne Ives of Wheaton, one of the most conservative Republicans in the House.

IL Rising - "How Jack Became Black"

By LGIS News Service | Mar 5, 2018

"How Jack Became Black"

The Impact Of Janus Vs. AFSCME

By LGIS News Service | Mar 5, 2018

The Impact Of Janus Vs. AFSCME

This week in Illinois history: March 19-25

By Robert Hadley | Mar 5, 2018

This week commemorates the first Chicago Auto Show, an infamous teacher strike and a tragic mine accident.

Proposed age restriction on youth tackle football spurs rally in Springfield

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 5, 2018

A grass-roots effort on social media resulted in a first-of-its-kind rally in Springfield on March 6 with supporters from across the state coming out against a proposal that would bar children younger than 12 from playing tackle football in youth sports programs.

CMA - Jim Iuorio joins Dan Proft & Shaun Thompson with reaction to Pres. Trump's tariff plan

By LGIS News Service | Mar 4, 2018

Jim Iuorio joins Dan Proft & Shaun Thompson with reaction to Pres. Trump's tariff plan

Reeder: What will Neil Gorsuch do?

By Scott Reeder | Mar 4, 2018

What will Neil Gorsuch do? The Supreme Court Justice was mum Monday as the U.S. Supreme Court debated an Illinois case that will likely affect organized labor for decades to come.