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Arellano on Pritzker's gas tax: 'More taxes are not the answer—we must fix the underlying financial crisis'

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 22, 2022

Dixon Mayor Liandro "Li" Arellano Jr. is slamming Gov. J.B. Pritzker who in recent days has played lip service to lowering the state’s gas tax due to the Ukrainian conflict.

Arellano: ‘My experience in Dixon personally perfectly dovetails with what's needed in Springfield’

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 16, 2022

Dixon Mayor Liandro "Li" Arellano Jr. is running for the vacant 74th Representative District on an anti-corruption message.

Arellano: ‘We need stronger ethics reform in Springfield’

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 9, 2022

Li Arellano Jr., mayor of the City of Dixon and candidate of the 74th House District, is calling for ethic reform following questions regarding Democrat support for indicted former House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Demmer: ‘House Democrats voted to shut down the investigation and clear Madigan of any charges’

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 8, 2022

State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) said House Democrats shut down a previous inquiry into Madigan before his indictment.

‘Welch, who ultimately killed the (Madigan) investigation’: Chesney

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 8, 2022

State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is calling out Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch for providing cover to now-indicted former Illinois house speaker Michael Madigan.

‘Remove the name of the disgraced Michael J. Madigan on all State Property’: Chesney

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 4, 2022

State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is looking for more after the indictment of former Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan.

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Chesney: 'A criminal is not going to willfully partake in these firearm transfers'

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 23, 2021

State Representative Andrew Chesney spoke out against the anti-gun Amendments to House Bill 562.

Demmer: 'How many more indictments will it take' for lawmakers to protect Illinoisans?

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 9, 2021

Should there be another indictment before lawmakers prioritize ethics reform, state Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) asked legislators.

Stewart gets answers on Illinois Arts Council audit findings

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 12, 2021

Sen. Brian Stewart queried Illinois Arts Council Agency Chairman Shirley R. Madigan and Chief Fiscal Officer Yazoo Hall regarding the Office of the Audit General’s findings during the April 7 Senate Appropriations - General Services Committee meeting.

State board of elections assures Stewart it has sound implementation of security

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 12, 2021

Sen. Brian Stewart threw questions to Illinois Board of Elections Acting Director Bernadette Matthews during the Senate Appropriations General Services Committee hearing on April 7 concerning election security.

Chesney: Pritzker administration is 'trumping the science'

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 25, 2021

Illinois Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) believes the Pritzker administration is not following the science.

Anderson calls FOID process 'unnecessary burden'

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 13, 2021

Illinois State Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) filed Senate Bill 1754 which aims to abolish Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Act.

Chesney: "Let the public watch our loved ones play ball in-person safely”

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 9, 2021

State Rep. Andrew Chesney called on the governor to “let the public watch our loved ones play ball in-person safely.”

Frese appeals for bigger audience at K-12 extracurricular events

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 3, 2021

State Rep. Randy Frese, along with 41 other legislators from both sides of the aisle, sent a letter to Gov. Pritzker and IDPH Director Dr. Ngoze Ezike, requesting an increase of the audience attendance at K-12 extracurricular events.

Illinois county Republicans vote to censure Kinzinger

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 8, 2021

With 88 percent support, the LaSalle County Republican Central Committee passed a resolution censuring Rep. Adam Kinzinger for being one of the ten Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump.

City of Galena Council met August 27

By Bree Gonzales | Sep 26, 2018

City of Galena Council met Monday, Aug. 27

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