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Bailey: 'Losing 7,490 jobs in Peoria or anywhere in Illinois is the toll on our economy of tax and fee increases'

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 10, 2022

Republican gubernatorial candidate and state Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) attributes the unemployment rate to tax increases and lockdowns.

Trussell at the Stark County Fair: 'Farmers need fighters for the great State of Illinois'

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 9, 2022

Stephanie Trussell, candidate for Lt. Governor for Darren Bailey's ticket attended the Stark County fair.

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Hauter campaigns with Bailey: 'We all have to work and pray him into office'

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 14, 2022

Dr. Bill Hauter, who defeated Durkin-backed Mary Burress in the 87th District Republican primary, has been campaigning with GOP gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey.

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Weaver vying for House seat in the 93rd District: 'I would love to hear what’s on your mind'

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 14, 2022

Conservative activist Travis Weaver continues to engage with his supporters after defeating incumbent State Rep. Mark Luft of the 91st district in the Republican primary for the newly drawn 93rd district.

Stoller on combative District 37 primary win: ‘There is much work to be done in Illinois’

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 5, 2022

State Sen. Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) is celebrating his primary win in State Senate District 37.

Tylka on abortion ruling: 'Clearly, there is much more work to be done'

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 27, 2022

The Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade's declaration of a constitutional right to abortion, has been addressed by Bishop Louis Tylka of the Diocese of Peoria.

Bailey: 'Caterpillar is moving because of the failed policies of JB Pritzker and his allies'

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 15, 2022

Caterpillar is moving its headquarters out of Illinois because of the state's anti-business policies, according to Republican gubernatorial candidate Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia).

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Weaver: ‘Illinois has the nation's largest unfunded pension liability’

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 9, 2022

GOP candidate for state representative Travis Weaver is seeking the party’s nomination for the 97th District.

Tazewell County Clerk comments on Irvin's refusal to attend Candidate Forum: ‘Irvin's empty chair on stage Monday will speak volumes to me’

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 25, 2022

Tazewell County Clerk John C. Ackerman is calling out Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, a GOP candidate for governor, over missing the Central Illinois Republican Governor Candidate Forum.

Tazewell County Republican Women hosting gubernatorial candidate forum

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 1, 2022

The Tazewell County Republican Women are encouraging the public to come out for the Central Illinois Republican Governor Candidate Forum.

Salinas: 'Along with Madigan, Pritzker was linked to Madigan's charges’

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 15, 2022

U.S. Senate Candidate Allison Salinas reacts to ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's indictment and the governor's alleged involvement in the case.

‘The public’s trust is shattered. For our state to thrive, we must regain that trust’: Burress

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 5, 2022

Mary Burress, a candidate for the new 87th House District, is questioning all of the Democrats involved in Mike Madigan's organization that are still in politics.

LaHood: ‘Madigan spearheaded Illinois' decline’

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 4, 2022

Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) is applauding the indictment of former Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan.

Illinois' Tracy pushes 'meaningful ethic reform package'

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 30, 2021

Republicans “will continue to send a meaningful ethic reform package to the governor,” minority spokesperson for the Senate Ethics Committee and chairwoman of the Senate Ethics Commission, Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy), promised.

Tracy on ethics reform: 'We have much more work to do'

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 22, 2021

Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) promised that the GOP will exert more effort in pushing for legislation that targets corruption.

Business owner Rieker: 'Our constituents should feel very fortunate that we have Win representing us in Springfield'

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 14, 2021

At a press conference at Peoria Tire & Vulcanizing to promote a bill that would provide some 400,000 small-business owners a tax break, state Sen. Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) heard a lot of praise from the company's owner Michael Rieker.

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Spain explores permanent mail-in voting rules

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 6, 2021

Challenging the provisions stated in Senate Bill 825, assistant Republican Leader Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) tried to find more answers on the bill that amends the Election Code.

Spain quizzes West on amending Election Code

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 6, 2021

During the recent House Ethics & Elections Committee hearing, Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) threw questions at Rep. Maurice A. West II (D-Rockford) who is sponsoring Senate Bill 0825, which would bring changes to election procedures.

Turner listens to restaurateur’s business challenges in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 5, 2021

State Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) heard from several business owners about their experiences on staffing difficulties since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the economy.

Turner verifies IDNR employees shelling out personal money for agency

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 3, 2021

State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) confirmed funding shortage concerns of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) with agency Chief of Staff Kristin DiCenso.

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