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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Illinois’ Progressive Policies are Failing Us

CHICAGO New property tax hike proposal from Mayor Brandon Johnson. Chicago is already one of the most highly taxed jurisdictions in the United States. The mayor’s proposed Year 2025 budget, submitted…


Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Election Day FAQs

Today is Election Day and Illinoisans who did not vote early or by mail will be taking to the polls to cast their ballots for the candidates of their choice….


Monday, November 4, 2024
The Fight to Make Illinois a Prosperous State

Illinois State Board of Education Releases 2024 School Report Card Annually, at the end of October, ISBE releases updated school data on enrollment, spending, proficiency, graduation rates and much more. …


Thursday, October 31, 2024
Pritzker’s Policies are Driving Up Energy Costs Across Illinois

Pritzker has lead the progressive Democrats in Illinois to craft policies that destroy reliable and affordable energy. The push for solar and wind energy, while eliminating coal-fired power plants, has…


Monday, October 28, 2024
Kirchner Building Centers New Corporate Headquarters in Charleston

Today, State Representative Chris Miller joined the community in Charleston to celebrate Kirchner Building Centers new corporate headquarters. The company was founded in 1906 starting as a retail lumber company. Since…


Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Kankakee County Board Chair Takes Job with Gotion

The chairman of the Kankakee County Board resigned from his post on Tuesday ahead of a special board meeting to consider his ouster after he recently took a job with…


Monday, October 21, 2024
You Get What You Vote For, Illinois

Protecting the Mahomet Aquifer; a critical source of Illinois drinking water The Mahomet Aquifer is a vital source of drinking water for more than half the population in east-central Illinois….


Monday, October 21, 2024
Madigan trial, Mahomet Aquifer, True Value & more

CORRUPTION Jury of 12 finally selected in Madigan corruption case — but work is not done. And on the seventh day, a jury was selected. After a long week of intensive…


Friday, October 18, 2024
Ruling on Illinois’ controversial gun ban expected next week 

A ruling on whether Illinois’ gun and magazine ban is unconstitutional is expected to come sometime after Monday. The Protect Illinois Communities Act bans large categories of firearms, firearm fittings, and ammunition…


Thursday, October 17, 2024
Protecting the Mahomet Aquifer; a critical source of Illinois drinking water

The Mahomet Aquifer is a vital source of drinking water for more than half the population in east-central Illinois. Which is why in 2015, the US Environmental Protection agency designated…