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From DuPage Policy Journal

Costa Howard accused of misrepresenting death threat over Homeschool Act: ‘She’s trying to make Illinois homeschool families look bad’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | 5 months ago

State Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-Glen Ellyn) is facing accusations of misrepresenting a death threat she received as tensions rise over her proposed homeschool legislation, House Bill 2827.

From Macon Reporter

Caulkins on Pritzker providing $125 million to Gotion: ‘This deal is the most offensive, outrageous thing I have ever heard of! ’

By Macon Reporter reports | 1 year ago

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Macon) has expressed deep concerns over the state of Illinois issuing $125 million in checks to the Chinese-owned company Gotion without any requirement for completed work.

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From West Cook News

Dem super PAC tied to Senate President Harmon fined $99,500

By West Cook News | 2 years ago

A politically influential Democratic political action committee, All For Justice, has been fined $99,500 by the Illinois Board of Elections for neglecting to report its spending activities that contributed to the successful election of two Illinois Supreme Court justices. The committee received significant donations from one of the political funds belonging to Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, with Luke Casson – an attorney representing Harmon – serving as chairman and treasurer.

From Chicago City Wire

Illinois got your guns; Now they want your ammo

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | 2 years ago

Illinois State Representative Sonya Harper filed HB3891, which will make you a criminal if you do not turn over your (unserialized) ammo.

From East Central Reporter

Bailey: ‘Watch JB commit tyranny when he signs the unconstitutional gun grab’

By East Central Reporter Report | 2 years ago

State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is blunt in his feelings about Gov. J.B. Prizker’s planned signing of the most expansive gun control legislation in the nation.

From East Central Reporter

Bailey: Durkin should declare himself a Democrat

By East Central Reporter Report | 2 years ago

State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) called out State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) for voting with Democrats to pass sweeping gun control legislation in the House.

From SE Illinois News

Bailey: ‘I just spoke to Gov. Pritzker and congratulated on his win tonight’

By SE Illinois News Report | 3 years ago

Republican gubernatorial candidate state Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) noted in his concession speech that despite losing the bid for governor, he will continue to work on behalf of Illinoisans.

From West Cook News

Durkin resigns from leadership post: ‘While I am not pleased with the results, I will accept them’

By West Cook News Report | 3 years ago

House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) has resigned from his leadership position the day after the Nov. 8 election.

From North Cook News

After Pritzker threat, Daily Herald cancels LGIS newspaper printing contract

By North Cook News | 3 years ago

The Daily Herald has discontinued publishing and distributing the Local Government Information Services newspapers.

From DuPage Policy Journal

McCullagh alleges he found evidence of fraud by Michelle Smith in candidate petition filing

By Press Release | 3 years ago

State Representative 97th District candidate Thomas McCullagh filed a petition challenge to Michelle Smith's petition packet detailing evidence of fraud in the collection and certifications of signatures.

From Sangamon Sun

Mayor Jim Langfelder: Springfield will not enforce new lockdown orders

By Sangamon Sun reports | 5 years ago

Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder will not be enforcing new lockdown orders set to begin Sunday.

From Quincy Reporter

Mayor Moore: ‘We're not going to go in and shut down a business’

By Quincy Reporter reports | 5 years ago

Quincy Mayor Kyle Moore has said the city will not be enforcing new lockdown orders set to begin Sunday.

From Quincy Reporter

Analysis: In 'pandemic' year, Adams County to see fewest deaths since 2016

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

Adams County is on track to see a total of 967 deaths in 2020, down from 984 in 2019 and lower than the five year average of 981, according to an analysis by the Quincy Reporter.

From SE Illinois News

Op-ed: Rep. Bailey: Leadership is lacking

By State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) | 5 years ago

In Illinois, we are three months into governance by Executive Order.

From SE Illinois News

Op-ed: Rep. Bailey: Leadership is lacking

By State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) | 5 years ago

In Illinois, we are three months into governance by Executive Order.

From SE Illinois News

Bailey says not wearing mask that caused May removal from House floor done 'on behalf of the people of Illinois'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Republican state Rep. Darren Bailey says he has no regrets about the scene he sparked in Springfield last month that led to him being removed from the first legislative session members convened for since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

From NW Illinois News

Lena pastor planning services after losing restraining order case against Pritzker's restrictions

By W.J. Kennedy | 5 years ago

T​he northern Illinois church that made national headlines for holding in-person services last Sunday is planning services again for this Sunday, in defiance of Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order.

From SE Illinois News

Rep. Bailey takes legal action against Pritzker's stay-at-home extension

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) has achieved a small victory in his lawsuit challenging Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s extension to the COVID-19 stay-at-home order through the month of May.

From DuPage Policy Journal

'Biased' Tribune reporting cited in shortage of medical supplies needed in coronavirus fight

By W.J. Kennedy | 5 years ago

For over a year scientists have been refuting the Chicago Tribune’s reporting that emissions of ethylene oxide (EtO), from a medical equipment plant in Willowbrook, Sterigenics, presented a danger to the public.

From McHenry Times

On abortion, GOP State Rep candidate Schofield refuses to take a position

By T.H. Lawrence | 5 years ago

Carolyn Schofield said her position ‘depends on the person’