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Chesney: 'It’s time for Democrats to join us in passing ... sweeping ethics reform measures'

By Glenn Minnis | May 30, 2022

State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) hopes his colleagues share his sense of urgency when it comes to bringing ethics reform to Springfield.

Swanson: 'There's more work to do but today we pause and thank our telecommunications and first responders'

By Glenn Minnis | May 19, 2022

Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Woodhull) is taking a bow for the role he played in the passage of Senate Bill 3127. The bill designates emergency medical dispatchers as first responders.

Anderson: Dispatchers 'are oftentimes dealing with critical situations and they are our eyes and ears'

By Glenn Minnis | May 19, 2022

Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Moline) is celebrating the passage of legislation that designates emergency medical dispatchers as first responders.

Anderson files bill to bring back death penalty for first responder killings

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 13, 2022

State Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Moline) has filed legislation aimed at restoring the death penalty for those found guilty in the killing of first responders.

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McCombie: 'It is not appropriate or ethical for the governor to be a known investor'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 4, 2022

State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Sterling) is blasting Gov. J.B. Pritzker amid news his blind trust – set up to prevent conflicts of interest – earned huge profits from its shares of one of the state’s biggest medical contractors.

Stoller seeks answers on unspent millions

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 1, 2022

State Rep. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) recently used a Senate Appropriations, Revenue and Finance Committee hearing to press for clarity about operations in the Governor’s Office of Management.

McCombie: Pritzker's decision to keep school children masked 'makes no sense'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 22, 2022

Republican state Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) argues Gov. J.B.

McCombie: 'Supporting our DCFS workers does not just mean attending their funerals'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 21, 2022

State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Sterling) is shepherding legislation through the General Assembly designed to better protect Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) workers.

Stewart: 'What Illinoisans need are long-term solutions, not election-year gimmicks'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 11, 2022

As Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently delivered his new budget proposal from the Old State Capitol, state Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) couldn’t help but focus on what he saw as the irony of the moment.

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Stoller supports push for ethics reform: 'For far too long Illinois has been synonymous with public corruption'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 2, 2022

State Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) is committed to changing perceptions about Springfield.

McCombie on bipartisanship: 'The best thing that could happen for Illinois is to have a little more balance'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 24, 2022

State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Sterling) is urging lawmakers in Springfield to work together to battle the rising crime rate in Illinois.

Demmer to run for state treasurer: 'I will be a fiscal watchdog'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 17, 2022

State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) has formally launched his 2022 challenge to longtime state Treasurer Mike Frerichs, marking the first time a Republican candidate has actively sought the post since 2015.

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Stoller slams judiciary subcircuit changes as Springfield Democrats' 'political games'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 13, 2022

Illinois state Sen. Win Stoller accuses Democrats of partisan motivations for pushing their proposed judicial subcircuit maps after the House voted 66-34 to send House Bill 3138 to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk.

Swanson reminds constituents of hundreds of laws that went into effect Jan 1.

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 3, 2022

State Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Woodhull) is alerting Illinois residents to the nearly 300 new laws that went into effect in the state as of Jan. 1.

IEA President Griffin stresses compliance of threat assessment law

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 31, 2021

Illinois Education Association (IEA) President Kathi Griffin is leaving no stone unturned in her efforts to keep schools safe across the state.

McCombie: 'Our children's safety has to come first'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 29, 2021

State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Sterling) has joined forces with the Illinois Education Association (IEA) in pushing legislation that seeks to verify that school districts are complying with the requirements in the School Threat Assessment law.

Stoller: Pritzker has 'turned his back on the rights of Illinois parents'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 29, 2021

State Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) says Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recent repeal of the Parental Notice of Abortion Act will keep parents out of the loop when it comes to their daughters' health care decisions.

McCombie urges students to 'See Something, Say Something' using Safe2Help

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 16, 2021

State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Sterling) is imploring students across the state to think safety.

Stewart opposes bill requiring unvaccinated to pay for their COVID-19 care costs

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 14, 2021

State Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) leaves no doubt about where he stands on House Bill 4259.

Anderson announces Illinois re-election bid after 'a lot of thought and a lot of praying'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 25, 2021

Republican state Sen. Neil Anderson is determined to hold onto his place in Illinois' legislature.

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