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Keicher: SAFE-T Act 'was passed with virtually no debate in the middle of the night in the Senate'

By Steven Hughes | Oct 15, 2022

As counties are filing suits against implementation of the SAFE-T Act, Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) says one of the law's biggest problems was the way it was pushed through the legislature.

Chesney shares office hours and says he will be 'an accessible resource to the community'

By Steven Hughes | Sep 7, 2022

Representative Andrew Chesney is having mobile office hours as the November general election is on its way.

Demmer criticizes Pritzker's new tax: 'We stand with the majority of Illinois voters who rejected that tax increase'

By Steven Hughes | Aug 16, 2022

Illinois Policy reported Governor J.B. Pritzker established a gas tax that’ll lead to drivers paying an extra $3.5 billion for gas taxes.

Chesney: 'Producing food and biomass will be a key future economic driver for Illinois'

By Steven Hughes | Jul 17, 2022

Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) voiced his interest in the importance of food production for the state's economy.

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Keicher: Pritzker has 'excessive use of executive orders'

By Steven Hughes | Jul 13, 2022

After the secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services ignored an order to transport an inmate to a mental health center, Rep. Jeff Keicher blamed the governor’s executive orders.

Illinoisans can now sue Google after it violated BIPA

By Steven Hughes | Jun 13, 2022

Illinoisans can sue Google after it was found Google Photos used users’ photos to automatically identify them — which goes against the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.

Demmer calls for passage of resolution to name overpass after Roe

By Steven Hughes | May 10, 2022

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) pushed legislation to rename the Rochelle State Route 251 overpass as the Sen. John B. "Jack Roe Overpass.

Demmer seeks more bipartisanship on Illinois budget efforts: 'We pushed for answers'

By Steven Hughes | May 6, 2022

Republican Rep. Tom Demmer recently spoke on the House floor to bring attention to the Democrat-led state budget that he says could have had more bipartisanship.

Syverson highlights work of ROAR for AJ during Child Abuse Prevention Month

By Steven Hughes | Apr 25, 2022

Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) recently drew attention to a display at the Capitol that is meant to raise awareness of child abuse.

Demmer: 'The United States government made a mistake 170 years ago by illegally selling the land'

By Steven Hughes | Apr 22, 2022

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) sponsored House Resolution 504 to show support for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s efforts to regain land in Northern Illinois.

Chesney on SAFE-T Act: 'Letting people go in our communities is not equity'

By Steven Hughes | Apr 15, 2022

Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) called out his Democraict colleagues on April 5 for passing the Illinois Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act, linking it to rising crime rates.

Sosnowski highlights Child Abuse Prevention Month

By Steven Hughes | Apr 12, 2022

Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) is drawing attention to Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Sosnowski highlights National Medal of Honor Day: 'Thank you to this elite group for their great courage and dedication'

By Steven Hughes | Apr 8, 2022

Rep. Joe Sosnowski took the opportunity to highlight the Medal of Honor, the highest award in the military for valor.

Stadelman hosts Second Chances Summit: State 'law allows people who meet certain criteria to seek judicial relief'

By Steven Hughes | Apr 3, 2022

Sen. Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) is hosting the 2022 Second Chances Summit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 20 in the Nordlof Center in downtown Rockford.

Chesney honors Illinois State Police on occasion of its centennial

By Steven Hughes | Apr 2, 2022

Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) recently marked the centennial of the Illinois State Police.

Syverson on cost of gas: 'Prices are now at a point where they are devastating families'

By Steven Hughes | Mar 23, 2022

Senator Dave Syverson and other Illinois Republicans want to lower gas prices, as the American Automobile Association reported Wednesday that $4.50 is the average price at the pump in Illinois.

Demmer: Lawmakers must 'deliver meaningful relief to Illinois families'

By Steven Hughes | Mar 17, 2022

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) joined Republican colleagues at a press conference March 16 in Springfield to discuss how inflation is affecting Illinois families and tax relief measures under consideration.

Illinois Senators Syverson, Dewitte propose cap on gas tax as prices are 'devastating families'

By Steven Hughes | Mar 15, 2022

Two Illinois senators want to combat record breaking gas prices as gas stations around the United States raise prices at the pump.

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'Lock the clock': Syverson calls for end to daylight saving time

By Steven Hughes | Mar 15, 2022

This week marks the start of daylight saving time — when there’s more daylight throughout the day.

Pritzker signs bill to reorganize judicial subcircuits despite Republican opposition

By Steven Hughes | Jan 20, 2022

The passage by the House and Senate of the bill that would reorganize the state's judicial subcircuits garnered a lot of attention ... and not the good kind.

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