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McCombie: 'Higher government spending and bad government policy caused' higher insurance rates in Illinois

By John Kelly | Sep 23, 2022

In a recent Facebook post, Illinois state Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) blamed government spending for insurance rate increases.

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Demmer visits Chicago's Little Village on Treasurer campaign trail: 'A little rain can't stop us!'

By John Kelly | Sep 23, 2022

In a recent Facebook post, Rep. Tom Demmer shared his visit to Little Village and their Mexican Independence Day Parade.

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Chesney: 'Many thanks to all the students who participated, and to their family members who supported their efforts this summer'

By John Kelly | Sep 10, 2022

Rep. Andrew Chesney shared a Facebook post on Sept. 1 about a recognition ceremony he participated in with state Sen. Brian Stewart.

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'I want our kids to learn': Rep. McCombie sponsors reading contest for kids

By John Kelly | Apr 26, 2022

Illinois Rep. Tony McCombie is sharing her love of reading with her sixth annual Summer Reading Club event.

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Stoller on proposed budget: 'Clearly, the governor is using election-year gimmicks'

By John Kelly | Mar 20, 2022

Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) had a bad reaction to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed $112.5 billion state budget.

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Demmer looks to streamline government: 'Illinois taxpayers would be better served'

By John Kelly | Feb 4, 2022

State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) is looking to combine Illinois' State Treasurer and Comptroller's offices into one institution. This position is supported by some experts on government and economics.

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Pritzker's vaccine mandate plan facing federal court battles

By John Kelly | Jan 13, 2022

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has passed a new vaccine mandate, but several new legal challenges against it are pending

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'We need to make Illinois more competitive': Demmer celebrates passage of Reimaging Vehicles Act

By John Kelly | Nov 24, 2021

Despite some concerns, Illinois state Rep. Tom Demmer supports HB 1769, better known as the "Reimagining Electric Vehicles Act," intended to place Illinois in prime position to welcome electric vehicle manufacturers.

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McCombie: 'No thought to costs' in health care bill Pritzker signed for Illinois

By John Kelly | Apr 30, 2021

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Health Care and Human Services Reform Act April 27 that proponents believe will promote equality in health care in Illinois.