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Demmer: 'It was a beautiful Saturday to spend with folks in Elk Grove Village, Palatine, Schaumburg, and Bloomingdale'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 27, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) and candidate for State Treasurer recently shared photos of his visits to Elk Grove, Palatine, Schaumburg and Bloomingdale.

Illinois legislators introduce bill that would decrease penalties for lethal drugs as state faces 'staggering' numbers of overdose deaths

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 20, 2022

As the state sees in increase in rates of drug overdoses, Illinois Democrats have proposed a bill that would decrease penalties for lethal drugs like cocaine, fentanyl and heroin.

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Syverson: 'Great to see the community stepping up to support the Benefit for Chuck Leonard yesterday'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 25, 2022

Illinois state. Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is raising awareness about a benefit Saturday for Chuck Leonard, a former assistant football coach for Rockford’s Christian Life School, who is battling cancer.

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Syverson: 'Had the opportunity to play in the Illinois vs Missouri Legislative Charitable Softball Game'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 22, 2022

Illinois State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) recently attended the Illinois v. Missouri Legislative Charitable Softball Game.

Chesney: 'Keep up-to-date with the latest emergency notifications'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 22, 2022

In an Aug. 8 Facebook post, Rep. Andrew Chesney encouraged constituents to check emergency notifications.

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Syverson to Illinois Chamber: 'It is an honor to know my efforts ... have been rated so highly'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 24, 2022

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) was recently named a Champion of Free Enterprise by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce.

Syverson endorsed by the Chicago Tribune: 'Amen. Syverson has our endorsement'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 21, 2022

Incumbent Illinois State Sen. Dave Syverson recently received the Chicago Tribune's official endorsement for the June 28 primary election race for Illinois Senate District 35.

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Anderson on Memorial Day: 'May we remember their valor and their sacrifices everyday'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 4, 2022

Illinois State Sen. Neil Anderson recently celebrated Memorial Day by remembering veterans and honoring their sacrifices.

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Syverson: 'What a tremendous turnout for today's Huntley Memorial Day Parade'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 4, 2022

Illinois Sen. Dave Syverson attended the Huntley Memorial Day parade to celebrate the nation's fallen warriors and honor their service.

LaHood on 1.4% GDP decrease: 'President Biden’s disastrous economic policies are accelerating inflation and harming Illinois families, small businesses, and workers'

By Andy Nghiem | May 15, 2022

Sharing a tweet from the Ways and Means Committee, U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) recently called President Joe Biden's economic policies disastrous as he highlighted the contraction of the economy in the first quarter of the year.

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Sosnowski on tax relief: 'Illinoisans don't need election gimmicks, they need long-term relief'

By Andy Nghiem | May 13, 2022

As dozens of states consider amending tax codes for the current year to provide financial relief to residents, Illinois lawmakers are calling for real change for long-term relief.

Chesney condemns inconsistent mask rules: 'If we're going to follow the rules, we need to follow all the rules'

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 25, 2022

State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) recently spoke on mask mandate issues on the Illinois House floor.

Keicher: 'Politicians should not be drawing maps'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 21, 2021

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is questioning recent Democratic-led efforts to revise proposed legislative district maps.

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'Joe put Americans last': Illinois candidate Lauf blasts Biden administration for Afghanistan evacuation priorities

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 21, 2021

Illinois 16th Congressional District Republican candidate Catalina Lauf recently condemned Pres. Joe Biden's administration for purportedly failing to put Americans first during the evacuation in Afghanistan.

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'Major step forward': Construction to commence on new Hard Rock Casino in Rockford

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 23, 2021

The Hard Rock Casino Rockford has been notified by the the Illinois Gaming Board that it can seek construction approvals to build temporary and permanent casino locations.

'People see better opportunities in lower-taxed states': Illinois loses seat in Congress as population drops

By Andy Nghiem | May 5, 2021

With Illinois slated to lose a congressional seat due to the declining population, state leaders disagree on why people are leaving.

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'The voters spoke': Senate passes bill to fund Winnebago County mental health, substance abuse treatment

By Andy Nghiem | May 5, 2021

The Illinois Senate recently passed legislation to ensure that approved Winnebago county sales tax revenue will be used for mental health and substance abuse resources.

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Chesney: Reimagine Illinois platform will lead 'toward restoring trust with taxpayers'

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 1, 2021

State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is urging Republicans to back the Reimagine Illinois platform which calls for policy reforms and less government.

A top highlight for Keicher in January was Madigan no longer running the Illinois House

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 2, 2021

Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) said that the most significant legislative event in January was appointing a new House speaker who was not Rep. Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

Select Rockford students may get free tuition to attend NIU

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 25, 2020

A new partnership between several Rockford organizations and key community members will provide free tuition to qualifying students attending Northern Illinois University.

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