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McClure fears Pritzker's COVID restrictions means major change needed 'to bring state back to life'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 19, 2021

Republican state Sen. Steve McClure is seeking to remind Gov. J.B.

McClure doesn't expect real change in Springfield: 'House Democrats are doubling down'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 17, 2021

Veteran state Sen. Steve McClure sighs at the thought of Mike Madigan finally being held accountable.

McClure slams governor's shutdown: 'Our state has not been a friendly place for small business'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 17, 2021

Veteran state Sen. Steve McClure shrugs he could have predicted the latest Illinois Department of Employment Security job numbers.

McClure laments outmigration is another sign that 'everything in Springfield is going in the wrong direction'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 7, 2021

State Sen. Steve McClure points to the state’s dwindling population as the latest example of Illinois' many troubles.

McClure argues 'these are unprecedented times,' stands behind GOP plan for recalling elected officials

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 4, 2021

Veteran Republican state Sen. Steve McClure believes Springfield is finally moving to do what he feels should have happened long ago.

McClure slams governor's COVID mandates: 'It’s what happens when there’s no transparency'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 27, 2020

State Sen. Steve McClure can’t see how anyone can be surprised that things have come to this for Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

McClure: Losing small business as backbone of country 'is really a tragic situation'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 12, 2020

Veteran Illinois State Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) said he doesn’t try hiding his disappointment with the turn Illinois has taken during the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect it has had on small businesses, as he believes government entities could work together much more effectively.

McClure believes Madigan's time is up: 'Democrats have come to realize they can’t handle any more'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 28, 2020

In the eyes of veteran state Sen. Steve McClure, the Mike Madigan countdown has commenced in earnest.

McClure blasts Springfield Democrats over canceled session: 'We have a state crisis going on'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 20, 2020

Veteran state Sen. Steve McClure finds the list of reasons for why lawmakers should now being meeting in Springfield to be endless.

McClure doubts even Democrats can force governor to rethink his latest COVID-19 mandates

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 6, 2020

State Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) doubts if even frustrated Democrats in Springfield can sway Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s thinking on COVID-19.

McClure demands locals have a say in COVID shutdowns: 'Communities and businesses are fighting for survival'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 31, 2020

State Sen. Steve McClure wants Gov. J.B. Pritzker to see the big picture in the lingering fight against COVID-19.

McClure blasts governor's progressive plan: 'It's the wrong time to raise taxes on businesses'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 29, 2020

Veteran state Sen. Steve McClure is bewildered to see Democrats still placing a taxation at-all-costs premium on ideology.

McClure warns voters to reject governor's ballot measure: 'With his progressive tax things will only be worse'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 20, 2020

Republican state Sen. Steve McClure laments little ever seems to change among Springfield Democrats.

McClure isn't surprised by Madigan's defiance: 'I think he needs to step aside as speaker'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 11, 2020

Veteran state Sen. Steve McClure argues longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan is now violating the first law of his profession.

McClure fumes governor's approach to new tax 'is the kind of thing you say to intimidate people'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 3, 2020

State Sen. Steve McClure argues the latest wrinkle in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s dogged pursuit of a progressive tax system says everything about how the proposed legislation is being received by voters with Election Day just around the corner.

McClure blasts governor's ban on school sports: 'They will never have this chance again'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 26, 2020

Veteran state Sen. Steve McClure is pressuring Gov. J.B. Pritzker to show consistency in his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and answer the burning question of why high school student-athletes shouldn't be allowed to resume competing.

Groups perform COVID-19 wellness checks for veterans and their families

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 22, 2020

Several military and veterans organizations are combining services to offer active military members and other veterans free wellness checks as the COVID-19 crisis lingers.

McClure doubts embattled speaker will resign: 'Everyone knows he put own interests ahead of everyone else'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 20, 2020

State Sen. Steve McClure thinks the pressure on House Speaker Mike Madigan will only skyrocket from here.

Caulkins battles Pritzker's decision to postpone fall high school sports, rally scheduled this weekend

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 18, 2020

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) has grown weary of how he thinks Gov. J.B. Pritzker is continuing to put high school student athletes in a no-win situation.

McClure believes federal inquiry into state House speaker is on track: 'You can already tell something is amiss'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 11, 2020

State Sen. Steve McClure insists he can already see the big picture in the ongoing federal corruption probe involving ComEd that finds House Speaker Mike Madigan at its center.

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