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Pro-life worker finds stealth passage of abortion bill unfair, some lawmakers' votes 'hypocritical'

By Glenn Minnis | May 31, 2019

Kara Gray is baffled about where lawmakers in Springfield get the idea that most Illinoisans are in support of legislation that critics insist will turn the state into the “abortion capital of the country.”

From Metro East Sun

Sen. McClure attributes state's loss of $500M ethanol plant to Democrats' 'playing up to unions'

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Judging from the latest policy legislation coming out of Springfield, state Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) is convinced that Illinois has become its own worst enemy.

Only certainty for Rep. Murphy about Pritzker tax plan is that it will not have his support

By Glenn Minnis | May 1, 2019

State Rep. Mike Murphy (R-Springfield) wonders why Illinois would be any different from every other state that has tried a progressive tax system similar to the one being pushed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

From Prairie State Wire

Federal probe into Pritzker's 'scheme to defraud' could land him in unfortunate company, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

With news that he is now under federal review, newly elected Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker finds himself in dubious company.

From Prairie State Wire

ILGOP Chairman Schneider thinks 'tax-hiking hypocrite' Pritzker should look in the fiscal mirror

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider finds it difficult to seriously consider Gov. J.B. Pritzker's graduated income tax-hike proposal, given the source of the plan's own history of personal finance.

From Prairie State Wire

Coming up short: Illinois Policy Institute picks apart Pritzker's 'false promise'

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

An Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) review finds Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s new progressive-tax plan might not be everything it’s being promoted to be.

From McHenry Times

Rauschenberger says Skillicorn is 'right fighter for the 14th' District

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Former state Sen. Steve Rauschenberger is all in on the idea of Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) being in Washington, D.C. representing the 14th District.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois need look no further than neighbors to see examples of fiscal responsibility

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Gov. J.B. Pritzker doesn’t have to go far to get an up-close look at what he insists he wants for Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Ideas Illinois chair: Legislators should release their own tax returns

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Greg Baise is desperately trying to make sense of all the tax madness.

From North Cook News

ISRA director expects new legislature to introduce multiple anti-gun measures

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Richard Pearson, executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association, is warning members that he believes Senate Bill 107, aimed at banning “assault weapons,” will not be the last attack on legal gun owners.

From Prairie State Wire

Skillicorn encourages state GOP to regroup

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) views the GOP's losses in November as an opportunity for rebirth.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois State Rifle Association warns against UN threat

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard A. Pearson is imploring all his members to be aware.

From Kane County Reporter

Allen Skillicorn praises SCOTUS' union ruling

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is applauding the Supreme Court decision that absolves non-union workers from being obligated to pay fees that are used for collective bargaining.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives calls for Madigan to step down after sexual harassment allegations against staff, advisers widens

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is calling on House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) to step down in the wake of his longtime chief of staff being hit with allegations of sexual harassment.

From Prairie State Wire

Madigan's chief of staff resigns after sexual harassment allegations surface

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) continues to be dogged by growing allegations of bullying and sexual harassment involving senior staffers, the latest episode fingering long-time Chief of Staff Tim Mapes, who resigned when the claims came to light on Wednesday.

McMillan critical of Manar's stance on immigration

By Glenn Minnis | May 12, 2018

Seth McMillan wants 48th District voters to know just how sharply he differs from state Sen. Andy Manar on the issue of immigration.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives, McSweeney endorse Shaw for GOP chairman

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Committeeman Mark Shaw has bagged the endorsements of state Reps. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) and David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) in his run for chairman of the Illinois Republican Party.

From Prairie State Wire

McCann may enter gubernatorial race, social media post says

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Rumors are circulating that Sen. Sam McCann (R-Plainview) is planning to launch an independent run for governor, and a formal announcement could come shortly.

From West Central Reporter

Petty comes up short against Davidsmeyer

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Jonas Petty didn’t get the result he wanted in Tuesday’s Republican primary showdown against Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) in the 100th House District, but the Pittsfield businessman walked away convinced he stood up for the right issues.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives concedes to Rauner in GOP primary

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Amid chants of “Jeanne, Jeanne,” Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) conceded defeat to Gov. Bruce Rauner in the Republican primary late Tuesday night.