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Legislator: Esther Joy King has 'the strength, the knowledge, and the ability to best serve the families of the 17th Congressional District!'

By David Beasley | Oct 11, 2022

In an Oct. 6 Facebook post, State Rep. Tony McCombie shared her endorsement for Esther Joy King for U.S.

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Representative Keicher: More than 60% of law enforcement supported SAFE-T Act, but legislation is 'not 100% OK'

By David Beasley | Sep 22, 2022

Illinois state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-DeKalb) is criticizing the Illinois Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act.

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Illinois' Stewart to students: 'Reading can take us to many different places and opens doors for new ideas and activities'

By David Beasley | Sep 21, 2022

In a recent Facebook post, Illinois state Sen. Brian W. Stewart (R-Freeport) announced mobile office hours in Shannon.

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Keicher on Coffee and Conversation events: 'Thank you to everyone who attended' in Maple Park, Sycamore, Hampshire and Big Rock

By David Beasley | May 16, 2022

Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) thanked his constituents via social media for attending his "Coffee and Conversation" events.

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Syverson on violent weekend: 'Fully prosecute criminals'

By David Beasley | May 14, 2022

After a violent Mother's Day weekend in Chicago and across northern Illinois, state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) called for stronger support for police officers and prosecutors.

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Letter calls for no-confidence vote on Winnebago County GOP chair Eli Nicolosi

By David Beasley | Mar 10, 2022

In a letter to the Winnebago County Republican Party Central committee, party members have asked for a vote of no confidence in the county chairman, Eli Nicolosi, WIFR reported.

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Syverson co-sponsors reform legislation that allows voters 'a more active role' in democratic process

By David Beasley | Jan 29, 2022

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) has co-sponsored constitutional reform legislation that would provide Illinois voters a more active role in the democratic process, he said on Facebook.

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'Future success': Vella's office to participate in Machesney Park hiring expo

By David Beasley | Dec 12, 2021

The office of State Rep. Dave Vella (D-Loves Park) will participate in Summit Academy's Career and Hiring Expo Dec. 15.

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Demmer: 'With every bill, legislators should ask, 'What will this do to attract new jobs to Illinois?'

By David Beasley | Dec 7, 2021

State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) spoke in favor of House Bill 1769, which offers state tax incentives for manufacturing electric vehicles in Illinois, and said the legislature needs to continue to enact similar bills to make the state more competitive in attracting businesses.

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Illinois House honors DeKalb Rotary

By David Beasley | Feb 26, 2021

The DeKalb Rotary Club is a century old, a fact that the Illinois House of Representatives has honored in a resolution.

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Winnebago County GOP official seeks to censure Kinzinger over Trump impeachment vote

By David Beasley | Feb 1, 2021

A member of the Winnebago County Republican Party Central Committee wants the board to censure U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) for his vote to impeach former President Donald Trump for inciting insurrection.

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Sosnowski blasts speaker's decision to cancel legislature's fall Veto Session

By David Beasley | Nov 16, 2020

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski disagrees with Speaker Mike Madigan’s decision to cancel the House's fall veto session due to COVID-19 concerns.

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Rod Schoonover: Environmentalists, military 'should participate' in conversation on environmental issues and security

By David Beasley | Oct 15, 2020

The environment is a major component of U.S. national security policy says Rod Schoonover, an independent expert on national security.

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Northern Illinois University professor advises not to ignore mental health needs of law enforcement officers

By David Beasley | Aug 4, 2020

Northern Illinois University professor says we should not ignore the mental health needs of officers.