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Tracy points out new tax pinch, 'just one of 24' hikes under Pritzker, facing Illinoisans over the holidays

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 24, 2021

State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) alerted Illinois residents of a new tax on their holiday shopping bills, and she's pointing a finger at Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Barickman among Illinois Republicans proposing redistricting map 'fixes'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 24, 2021

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) isn’t letting up on the gas in his push to change the redistricting landscape in Illinois.

Spain: Report ranks Illinois in 'bottom 5 among all 50 states' for financial transparency

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 20, 2021

Illinois state Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) is alerting residents about the low score a nonpartisan watchdog report gave the state in financial transparency.

Barickman: Pritzker is 'in place to break his promise yet again a third time with the Congressional maps'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 17, 2021

Republican state Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) is hoping Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s handling of the state’s map redistricting has finally allowed voters to see what he views as the real Pritzker.

Illinois' Stoller honors 'truest definition of heroes' on Veterans Day

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 13, 2021

State Sen. Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) made it a point on Veteran’s Day earlier this month to show his respects to armed force members across the country.

Tracy: 'How can we justify doing away with parental notification of abortions?'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 12, 2021

State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Macomb) thinks there’s a good reason why Democrats passed the repeal of the Parental Notification of Abortion Act the way they did.

LaHood says Biden spending plan 'will push prices even higher'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 12, 2021

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) is pointing an accusatory finger at the Biden administration over rising inflation rates.

Bailey: 'It’s time to eliminate unnecessary FOID cards'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 6, 2021

State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) is leaving no doubt about his Second Amendment commitment.

Hammond says Democrats have 'abdicated the responsibility to serve as a co-equal branch of our government'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 28, 2021

State Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) is pushing for a full House vote on a bill proposed by GOP colleague Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-St. Charles) that seeks to rein in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s executive authority and restore lawmakers as an equal voice.

Butler congratulates Rochester Rockets soccer coach for 300th win

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 28, 2021

State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) recently congratulated Rochester High soccer coach Chad Kutscher on his 300th career win.

Turner: 'By repealing this act we're going to make it easier for sexual predators'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 22, 2021

State Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) is warning lawmakers pushing for the repeal of the Parental Notice of Abortion Act (PNA) such action only stands to leave the group they insist its designed to help more vulnerable.

Tracy on repeal of abortion notification act: 'Parents need to be involved'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 22, 2021

State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) doesn’t hold back in voicing her assessment of a push by Democrats in Springfield to repeal the Parental Notice of Abortion Act (PNA) of 1995.

Butler on redistricting: 'Friends and neighbors get divided for pure political gain'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 12, 2021

State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) wasn’t shy about taking the podium at an Oct. 7 House Redistricting Committee hearing to announce he thinks Democrats have already closed the door on the issue.

Tracy: Pritzker 'unilaterally controlling the state’s response to COVID-19'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 5, 2021

State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) said Gov. J.B. Pritzker continues to make a bad situation worse with his handling of the COVID-19 crisis.

Stoller: Pritzker 'has now broken his promise to the people of Illinois twice'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 5, 2021

State Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) holds up Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recent signing of legislative maps as his latest betrayal of Illinois voters.

Butler: 'The governor has now twice broken his promise to not sign maps drawn by politicians'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 29, 2021

State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) recently pointed out that Gov. J.B. Pritzker has again broken his vow to not approve of partisan-drawn legislative maps.

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Louis C.K. comedic 'star on the rise' in Peoria Civic Center visit

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 25, 2021

Famed comedian Louis C.K. was set to play the Peoria Civic Center on Saturday night for a 7:30 p.m. show.

Tracy reminds motorists: 'Please slow down and watch for farmers and their equipment'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 23, 2021

Veteran state Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Morris) is leading the charge in pushing for safe roadways this farming season.

'It's harvest season,' and Illinois drivers need to be patient and alert, Tracy urges

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 22, 2021

Veteran state Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Morris) is leading the push for safe Illinois roadways this fall season. The harvest season campaign urges drivers to be alert, patient and courteous.

Spain: Census data 'confirm that the Democrats’ redistricting plan violates the U.S. Constitution and federal law'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 16, 2021

Illinois Republicans are arguing recently released census numbers validate what they’ve been saying all along about the way Democrats drew new legislative maps.

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