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  • McGlasson discouraged by lack of response to meeting request

    by W.J. Kennedy | Jan 25, 2019

    All Republican Committeeman John McGlasson says he is likely to get out of his call for a special meeting of the state GOP after the shellacking the party took in November is a chance to speak his mind at the party’s regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 9 in Bolingbrook. If he can make his way onto the agenda.

  • ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: IDNR Announces 2019 State Pheasant Fund Project Grants

    by Press release submission | Jan 25, 2019

    The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the approval of $241,533 in grants for two wildlife pheasant habitat projects through the Illinois State Pheasant Fund Special Wildlife Funds Grant Program.

  • ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Public Hearing set for proposed Industrial HEMP Regulations

    by Press release submission | Jan 25, 2019

    Written public comment period open through February 11

  • ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY: Most Metro Areas Continue Adding Jobs

    by Press release submission | Jan 25, 2019

    Unemployment rates increased over-the-year in December in thirteen of Illinois's metropolitan areas, and decreased in one, according to preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

  • ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY: Energy Assistance Available

    by Press release submission | Jan 25, 2019

    The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that income qualified households can apply for winter heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

  • Illinois to offer federal workers affordable loans

    by Kyla Asbury | Jan 24, 2019

    Illinois will offer $100 million in state funds to help federal government workers affected by the partial shutdown in the form of low-interest or interest-free loans.

  • GOP chair Schneider holding Pritzker to redistricting promise

    by Glenn Minnis | Jan 24, 2019

    The pressure is building on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to make good on his campaign promise of implementing a fair and balanced redistricting map.

  • ILLINOIS GOVERNOR J.B. PRITZKER: Treasurer Frerichs Lead $100 Million Loan Program to Help Federal Workers During Shutdown

    by Press release submission | Jan 23, 2019

    Gov. Encourages Illinois Banks and Credit Unions to Support Furloughed Federal Workers; IL Dept. of Commerce to Offer Winter Heating Assistance to Impacted Federal Workers

  • LEEF: Should the recreational use of marijuana be legalized now?

    by Jeffrey Leef | Jan 21, 2019

    The tens upon tens of people who voted for me and have read my commentaries know I am an enemy of hypocrisy and can be, at times, a tad bit sarcastic; however, today I attempt to set aside most of the snark and sticks with the relevant facts regarding marijuana.

  • Wheatland trustee: AG Madigan failed to go after Blagojevich

    by Karen Kidd | Jan 21, 2019

    Former Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan deferred to her father, powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) and the Democratic Party by not going after Gov. Rod Blagojevich a decade ago, a Wheatland Township Board trustee said during a recent interview.

  • Heartland Institute Fellow disputes Pritzker, others on climate change

    by Kyla Asbury | Jan 21, 2019

    A senior fellow at the Heartland Institute believes Gov. J.B. Pritzker used debunked climate-change claims in his inaugural address to Illinois.

  • West Loop Ventures partner applauds university insuring against loss of Chinese students

    by Glenn Minnis | Jan 21, 2019

    Jeff Carter really doesn’t see many losers in schools such as the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looking to protect their rapidly growing international student base.

  • GOP chair Schneider not reassured after Pritzker inaugural speech

    by Glenn Minnis | Jan 21, 2019

    Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider says he walked away from new Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s inaugural address feeling more fearful for the state than ever.

  • Former Kendall County GOP chair: AG Madigan should have done more

    by Karen Kidd | Jan 21, 2019

    Former Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan could have done far more to root out public corruption, including going after Gov. Rod Blagojevich a decade ago, a prominent Kendall County Republican said during a recent interview.

  • Wirepoints president says Pritzker can't keep campaign promises

    by Kyla Asbury | Jan 18, 2019

    Ted Dabrowski, president of the website Wirepoints, says Gov. J.B. Pritzker's first act as governor of Illinois confirms what Wirepoints predicted before he took office: He will not keep promises he made while campaigning.

  • Morrison: Public colleges should make local, not Chinese, students a priority

    by Glenn Minnis | Jan 18, 2019

    A growing trend that has international students pouring onto college campuses here in the United States has Illinois state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) worried about the futures of students here at home.

  • ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Snow, plummeting temps, strong winds bring challenging travel conditions this weekend

    by Press release submission | Jan 18, 2019

    IDOT prepared for winter storm, urges public to avoid unnecessary trips

  • ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY: The Time to Prepare is Now

    by Press release submission | Jan 17, 2019

    Another Round of Cold, Snow Takes Aim at Northern and Central Illinois

  • Ives: former Rep. David Harris "will get along well with Gov. Pritzker" as director of revenue

    by Kyla Asbury | Jan 16, 2019

    Gov. J.B. Pritzker has appointed former state Rep. David Harris, a Republican of Arlington Heights, state revenue director.

  • ILLINOIS GOVERNOR J.B. PRITZKER: Strengthens Working Families with Actions for Higher Wages and Protections on First Full Day in Office

    by Press release submission | Jan 15, 2019

    Standing with Working Families, Gov. Pritzker Takes Critical First Steps, Including Women’s Pay Equity, Prosecuting Wage Theft, Using Project Labor Agreements, Requiring Prevailing Wage and Promoting Diversity in State Contracts and Moving Employees to Appropriate Steps

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