Rockford Sun

Latest Rockford-area coronavirus closings, other developments

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 23, 2020

At least three people in Winnebago County have now tested positive for the coranavirus, according to the Illinois and Winnebago County departments of health.The Rockford-Star reports the most recent two victims were Rockford residents, with one person being in their 30s and the other in their 40s.

Rockford, Winnebago County job losses projected from Pritzker's tax plan, Illinois Policy Institute says

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 11, 2020

Rockford political activist Kathy Hansen said she marvels at the way Gov. J.B. Pritzker is proving willing to stoop to any level in getting his progressive tax plan enacted.

From Prairie State Wire

ILGOP Chairman Schneider demands action as non-citizens were registered to vote in 2018

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider is demanding that a state-run program that automatically registers voters be immediately suspended amid reports that non-citizens were certified and cast votes in 2018.

From NW Illinois News

Chicago Democrats breaking the backs of Downstate taxpayers, Rep. Chesney says

By Glenn Minnis | 3 months ago

Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) figures his Downstate constituents have at least $1.4 billion reasons to be demanding better treatment from Chicago Democrats.

From DeKalb Times

Property tax task force going the way of previous reform-minded commissions, Rep. Keicher fears

By Glenn Minnis | 3 months ago

After months of hard work with little to show for it, Illinois state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) fears that the state’s new Property Tax Relief Task Force will suffer the same fate as similar panels that came before it.

Rep. Cabello throws full support behind President Trump

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 30, 2019

Illinois state Rep. John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) is pulling out all the stops in his defense of President Donald Trump following U.S. House Democrats' move to formally file two articles of impeachment just before Christmas.

From Illinois Valley Times

Rep. Demmer honored by Health Care Council of Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | 3 months ago

Illinois state Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) has been recognized by the Health Care Council of Illinois (HCCI) as a “champion of nursing home communities across the state.”

From NW Illinois News

Rep. Chesney has his doubts – many of them – about legal marijuana in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | 3 months ago

It would be an understatement to say that House Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) was not in favor of the bill to legalize recreational marijuana use in Illinois, effective Jan. 1.

From NW Illinois News

Reps. Chesney, Cabello support President Trump at Rockford rally

By Glenn Minnis | 3 months ago

Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) recently joined a group of President Donald Trump's supporters in a downtown Rockford demonstration, where the clear message was that impeachment is not the answer.

From Illinois Valley Times

Rep. Demmer honored by Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities

By Glenn Minnis | 3 months ago

Veteran Illinois state Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) has been honored with the 2019 Legislative Champion Award presented by Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC).

From DeKalb Times

Rep. Keicher hails passage of pension consolidation bill – 'Today was a win for the Illinois taxpayer'

By Glenn Minnis | 3 months ago

Illinois state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) recently joined Gov. J.B. Pritzker in touting the passage of a bill designed to increase investment returns of police and fire pension systems through consolidation.

Amid corruption probes, Rep. Keicher resolves to 'remove bad actors' from state government in 2020

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 16, 2019

As the New Year approaches, Illinois House Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is hopeful that federal corruption probes in Springfield may help state government finally turn a corner and take a new direction in 2020.

From DeKalb Times

Rep. Demmer pushes for Lee County project as Amazon solar talks heat up

By Glenn Minnis | 4 months ago

Illinois state Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) is all in on Amazon’s plan to build a solar farm in Lee County that could prove to be a boon for the region.

Rep. Cabello joins First Responders Suicide Task Force

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 10, 2019

Illinois state Rep. John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) has been appointed to the First Responders Suicide Task Force.

From NW Illinois News

Rep. Chesney lauds 89th District for instilling Northwest Illinois values

By Glenn Minnis | 4 months ago

Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) recently thanked his constituents for providing him motivation and inspiration during his first year in Springfield.

From Prairie State Wire

ILGOP adds Cook County Circuit Court Clerk to 'Democrat Crime Ring Tracker'

By Glenn Minnis | 4 months ago

The Illinois Republican Party has updated its Illinois Democrat Crime Ring Tracker to include the name of Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown.

From Prairie State Wire

New session will reveal how serious Pritzker is about independent mapmaking

By Glenn Minnis | 4 months ago

All eyes will be on Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker at the start of the new session to see if the Democratic leader has any intention of making good on his pledge to bring fair electoral mapmaking to the state.

Rep. Keicher works with Partnership for Completion to open doors to higher ed

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 2, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) recently participated in a student forum on the campus of Northern Illinois University in which students discussed the challenges they face trying to pursue an education.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Congressional candidate Ives vows to assert her contempt for political corruption at the national level

By Glenn Minnis | 4 months ago

Illinois congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is vowing to continue to be a thorn in the side of longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois GOP calls for 'Democratic leaders to speak up' in light of new missteps by a Madigan associate

By Glenn Minnis | 4 months ago

The Illinois Republican Party is wondering how much longer longtime Democratic House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) can feign ignorance with the strong scent of corruption swirling all around him.