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PBR: Gas price increases are affecting residents across Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 11, 2022

Gas prices in Illinois remained above the national average through July after peaking at record high levels over the month of June.

PBR Pac: Gas prices are devastating small business owners

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 8, 2022

Runaway gas prices in Illinois are now spilling over into other sectors, with one local small business owner lamenting he now “spends more in gas than I bring home.”

Syverson: 'We need the government to live within their means just like you and I as taxpayers have to'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 8, 2022

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Springfield) argues the numbers alone in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s $112.5 billion spending plan don’t tell the whole story.

Freeport School District 145: ‘Effective immediately the wearing of face masks is optional’

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 24, 2022

Freeport School District 145 officials have implemented a mask-optional system for its more than 3,700 students after an appellate court judge rendered Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s school mask mandate unconstitutional.

Stewart: 'What Illinoisans need are long-term solutions, not election-year gimmicks'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 15, 2022

State Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) saw a link between Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal and the day it was delivered.

Sosnowski: 'We need to continue taking steps toward normalcy and end all mandates'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 10, 2022

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) says Illinois stands at the wrong end of the spectrum when it comes to masks and mandates.

Keicher spreads the word about further closures of driver services facilities

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 20, 2022

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is spreading the word about driver services facilities remaining closed longer than planned due to rising COVID infection rates.

Syverson questions changes proposed for medical assistance in public aid code

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 20, 2022

Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) had some questions about a bill that would change medical assistance article in the public aid code to require the community spouse resource allowance to be established and maintained at the maximum amount permitted under a specified provision of the Social Security Act.

Demmer to run for treasurer: 'Springfield politicians’ answer to every problem is higher taxes'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 18, 2022

Vowing to rein in what he views as out-of-control spending, state Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) has launched his campaign for treasurer against incumbent Mike Frerichs.

'Without the rule of law you have chaos': Syverson, Rowe seek death penalty for those accused of killing police

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 6, 2022

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is pushing a plan that would reenact the death penalty in Illinois in cases where individuals are found guilty of killing a police officer.

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Keicher announces Rebuild Illinois funds to go to DeKalb Airport for 'critical needs'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 11, 2021

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is elated to see the Rebuild Illinois plan doing the job he vowed it would when he sponsored the measure in Springfield.

West celebrates the graduates of YouthBuild Rockford, receives award

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 9, 2021

State Rep. Maurice West (D-Rockford) is toasting the latest graduating class of the YouthBuild Rockford program.

Demmer lays out $400 tax credit plan for Illinois 'to provide some kind of relief'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 27, 2021

Republican state Rep. Tom Demmer is proposing a refundable tax credit of as much as $400 for Illinois families hard hit by the combination of high taxes and rising inflation.

Syverson questions IDPH over 'dead last' staffing levels amid Bureau of Long Term Care review

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 27, 2021

Republican state Sen. Dave Syverson is looking for answers from Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) officials about the agency’s direction.

Keicher asks constituents to take survey focusing on ethics reform

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 5, 2021

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is using former state Rep. Luis Arroyo’s guilty plea on bribery charges to give his constituents a forum to speak out about corruption in Springfield.

Keicher congratulates Chicago Sky for WNBA Championship win

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 29, 2021

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) recently congratulated the Chicago Sky for its clinching the WNBA championship.

Chesney to host prescription drug drop-off event in Durand

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 9, 2021

State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is set to host a prescription drug drop-off event in Durand on Nov. 13.

Keicher pushes survey focusing on ethics reform, Reimagine Illinois campaign

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 6, 2021

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is drawing attention to a survey by Illinois House Republicans as part of their Reimagine Illinois campaign. The questionnaire includes such questions as "Do you think ethics reform should be a priority for Illinois lawmakers?"

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'People are excited to get out doors': Sosnowski sponsors kids' biking event to support Pregnancy Care Center, Rockford Rescue Mission

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 5, 2021

Republican state Rep. Joe Sosnowski is feeling good vibes all around from the second annual Kids Bike and Fitness Day.

Keicher pushing Pritzker to repay fed loan: 'We have the money just sitting there'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 23, 2021

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is pushing Gov. J.B. Pritzker to do what he sees as the right thing when it comes to addressing some of the state’s most recent debts.

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