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Saturday, December 7, 2019

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GOP Reps. call for special session 'to clean up culture of corruption'

A group of five Republican lawmakers is demanding a special session of the General Assembly to push forward ethics reform legislation for which they insist Illinois state government has no time to waste.

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 6, 2019

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Moody's Analytics: Other states fattening reserves in booming economic times, but not Illinois

Illinois bests only Louisiana in its ability to take a fiscal hit in a moderate, or in a severe recession, according to Moody’s Analytics Stress-Testing States 2019.

By W.J. Kennedy | Dec 6, 2019

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ILGOP adds Cook County Circuit Court Clerk to 'Democrat Crime Ring Tracker'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 6, 2019

The Illinois Republican Party has updated its Illinois Democrat Crime Ring Tracker to include the name of Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown.

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New session will reveal how serious Pritzker is about independent mapmaking

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 5, 2019

All eyes will be on Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker at the start of the new session to see if the Democratic leader has any intention of making good on his pledge to bring fair electoral mapmaking to the state.

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Sen. Plummer proposes gaming bill directed toward legislative conflicts of interest

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 5, 2019

A newly proposed senate bill would prohibit lawmakers in Springfield from having ownership in or being compensated by the gaming industry while still in office.

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House Republicans call for Madigan's resignation

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 4, 2019

With Springfield gripped by scandal and a series of federal corruption probes still playing out, a quartet of Republican state lawmakers recently joined forces in calling for the resignation of longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Announces Five Appointments to Children and Family Services Advisory Council, Sports Facilities Authority

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2019

Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced appointments in his administration

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ILLINOIS EPA: Illinois EPA Refers Mayco Manufacturing (Mayco Industries) to Attorney General for Enforcement

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2019

Agency Cites Increased Lead Levels near Mayco

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Co-chairing of Ethics and Lobbying Reform Commission by lawmaker/lobbyist Sims raises questions

By W.J. Kennedy | Dec 2, 2019

The irony of state Sen. Elgie Sims (D-Chicago) recently being named co-chair of the newly created Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform hasn’t gone unnoticed.

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Illinois Policy Institute says state would benefit from 'cooling-off' legislation aimed at lobbying reform

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 30, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Heather Steans (D-Chicago) has proposed a bill that would require a two-year “cooling-off” period before anyone can go from being a state lawmaker to lobbying the state.

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Illinois GOP calls for 'Democratic leaders to speak up' in light of new missteps by a Madigan associate

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 27, 2019

The Illinois Republican Party is wondering how much longer longtime Democratic House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) can feign ignorance with the strong scent of corruption swirling all around him.

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Experts debate Illinois' progressive tax proposal

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 25, 2019

Two Illinois tax experts took part in a debate last week at the Union League Club in Chicago to discuss the progressive tax proposal that will be on the ballot in 2020.

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House Republicans dismayed by lack of progress on ethics reform

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 23, 2019

Following a spate of corruption charges and ongoing investigations revolving around Democratic state lawmakers, several House Republicans publicly voiced their concerns before the end of the veto session last week about the urgent need for ethics reform to restore Illinoisans' trust in the General Assembly.

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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Announces Nine Appointments to State Boards and Commissions

By Press release submission | Nov 22, 2019

Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration

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Chicago GOP Chairman Cleveland on Senate President Cullerton's departure: 'Good riddance'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 21, 2019

Chicago Republican Party Chairman Chris Cleveland is shedding no tears over the upcoming departure of longtime Illinois State Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago).

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ILGOP launches website to expose state Democrats' 'criminal enterprise'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 21, 2019

The Illinois Republican Party has launched a website aimed at exposing “the epidemic of Democratic corruption” across the state.

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IDPH: Williamsfield Declared 2019 Governor's Hometown Awards Cup Winner

By Press release submission | Nov 20, 2019

On November 14, 2019, the Serve Illinois Commission (Commission) announced the Williamsfield "Playground Barn-Raising Project" as the 2019 Governor's Hometown Awards Cup Winner.

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IDPH: 2019 Governor's Hometown Awards

By Press release submission | Nov 14, 2019

Ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion November 14, 2019

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GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 13, 2019

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

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Americans for Prosperity-Illinois urges passage of License to Work Act

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 9, 2019

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) recently held a press conference to show its support for a senate bill that would end the practice of suspending state motorists' driver's licenses for non-driving offenses.