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Rep. Katie Stuart sold out to Madigan, new ad for Dwight Kay says

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A digital ad released Monday by the Liberty Principles PAC showcases how Republican state House candidate Dwight D. Kay is willing to fight House Speaker Michael Madigan to block a property tax hike.

State Senate election preview: Candidates square off in 19 midterm races

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 29, 2018

Seven more Illinois Senate districts are battlegrounds for major-party candidates on Nov. 6 compared to what occurred in the last midterm election in 2014, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY: NASCIO Recognizes Illinois for Outstanding Accomplishments in IT

By Press release submission | Oct 29, 2018

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) announced the state of Illinois' unemployment insurance tax modernization project as the winner for the Digital Government: Government to Business category as part of their 2018 State IT Recognition Awards.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: ‘Autonomous Illinois' moves Illinois to forefront of connected, automated vehicle testing, research

By Press release submission | Oct 29, 2018

Initiative partners state, private industry to promote safety, economic opportunity

Sanguinetti: lots of problems with Pritzker

By Robert Hadley | Oct 28, 2018

Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti framed the upcoming gubernatorial battle as a referendum on taxes and corruption during an interview recently broadcast on radio station WMAY.

CRC: Shoddy scholarship for shoddier motives

By Christine Ravold | Oct 28, 2018

It’s fair to say only the wonkiest of Beltway Insiders and market-oriented economists have much to say about Nancy MacLean’s ideological polemic purporting to recount the influence of James Buchanan and public choice theory, Democracy in Chains. Indeed, the Duke history professor’s critics tend to be libertarian academics and economists who wish to set the record straight on MacLean’s book, which is riddled with conjecture, conspiracy, and proof-texting dressed up as “history.”

REEDER: How did we get ourselves in this predicament?

By Scott Reeder | Oct 28, 2018

Christian theologian C.S. Lewis said when it comes to choosing between the lesser of two evils, don’t choose either.

More newspapers endorse Rauner for governor

By Chandra Lye | Oct 25, 2018

Several regional newspapers recently endorsed Gov. Bruce Rauner in the upcoming election.

Taxes, not climate, driving Illinoisans to other states, data/survey show

By W.J. Kennedy | Oct 25, 2018

Economic data and a statewide survey of registered voters show that high taxes and a negative view of a state’s economy are the leading reasons why people pack up and leave their state for another.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION: Mortgage Loan Corporation Disciplined by State Regulator

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2018

Investigation Results in Probation

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.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES: IDHS and the Greater Chicago Food Depository distributing free milk to low-income families and individuals

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2018

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Greater Chicago Food Depository have partnered to distribute free milk to families at local IDHS offices. Milk will be distributed from October 23 through March 2019.­

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: October Edition of Common Ground from IL Dept. of Agriculture

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2018

The Illinois Department of Agriculture released its October edition of Common Ground, a new monthly e-newsletter from IDOA. Open the attachment below to view the October 2018 edition of Common Ground.

Jim Dodge: Overtaxed voters need relief

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 24, 2018

Jim Dodge points to Springfield’s history of budget woes as being a classic example of what insanity can truly look like.

Communist Party USA “involved” in Sean Casten bid to unseat Peter Roskam in the 6th

By W.J. Kennedy | Oct 23, 2018

An election guide posted on the Communist Party USA’s (CPUSA) website said that the party is “deploying its resources” to unseat U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.), as part of a larger effort to flip 24 Republican seats the Democrats need to capture control of the House.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: See your idea in lights and improve safety on Illinois roads

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2018

New IDOT contest asks public to submit ideas for electronic signs

Suburban Democrats won't buck Illinois' statewide property tax hike proposal

By Robert Hadley | Oct 23, 2018

While Republicans have slammed a statewide property tax plan that could add thousands to Illinois homeowners’ property taxes, suburban Democrats have opted not to criticize the idea..

ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Nominees sought for Illinois Route 66 Centennial Commission

By Press release submission | Oct 22, 2018

Illinoisans with an interest in history in general — and the Mother Road in particular — are encouraged to nominate themselves for open seats on the recently created Route 66 Centennial Commission.

CEI: Trump’s Trade War Isn’t Working Because Tariffs Hurt Americans

By Iain Murray & Ryan Young | Oct 21, 2018

The Trump administration recently announced a trade agreement that will replace the 24-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.