Rockford Sun

Newly discovered fetal remains deepen investigation into Will County abortionist's crimes

By Robert Hadley | Oct 10, 2019

The shocking discovery last month of a cache of human fetal remains in the home of abortionist Dr. Ulrich Klopfer has drawn strong reaction from the pro-life Illinois Family Institute (IFI).

From DuPage Policy Journal

Morrison, Ives urge rebuilding GOP after Rauner confesses election apathy

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A bombshell new report that soon-to-be ex-Gov. Bruce Rauner bailed out on his reelection campaign has some Republicans fuming.

From Prairie State Wire

Rauner concedes governor's race to Pritzker

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner conceded defeat Tuesday night as Democrat J.B. Pritzker claimed the governorship of Illinois, capturing 59 percent of the vote to Rauner’s 35 percent.

Man charged in Winnebago GOP vandalism now accused of attempted kidnapping

By Robert Hadley | Oct 12, 2018

Police have now charged the man accused of scrawling graffiti across the Winnebago County GOP with attempted kidnapping.

Keicher rips graffiti attack on Winnebago GOP building

By Robert Hadley | Oct 8, 2018

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) has issued a statement condemning vandalism of the Winnebago County GOP headquarters. Keicher joins a long list of local and state officials to speak out about the recent incident.

After vandals target Winnebago County GOP headquarters, Cabello urges restraint

By Robert Hadley | Oct 1, 2018

The Winnebago County Republican Party headquarters in Rockford, Illinois, sustained graffiti damage from vandals, according to a Twitter post.

From Chicago City Wire

Madigan funding ensures key votes, Illinois Policy Institute reports

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

House Speaker Mike Madigan has provided a combined $15 million in funding to dozens of state representatives currently holding office, the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) reports.

From Prairie State Wire

Moving survey shows outmigration up in Illinois

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Illinois ranks fourth nationwide in terms of outmigration, according to recent data from Stevens Worldwide Van Lines.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Justice Center attorney says practical, ideological reasons led to SCOTUS decision on union fees

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling this weak overturning a decades-old decision allowing unions to charge non-members for lobbying seems to belong a world away, ideologically, from the one in 1977 that said such fees were constitutional.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP lawmakers move to block Rauner’s “Sanctuary State” plan

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Six Illinois Republican lawmakers have moved to block a bill Gov. Bruce Rauner signed in August exempting illegal immigrants from being deported if local authorities apprehend them on unrelated matters.

Hononegah school board member supports ending townships

By Robert Hadley | Jan 23, 2018

Though a proposal to freeze local property taxes in Illinois was put on hold in the fall veto session, opponents are not shy about criticizing the bill.