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Chesney on gender-affirming care for children: ‘Child abuse’

By NW Illinois News Report | Jun 20, 2023

Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is questioning a state agency’s event titled “Dispelling Myths Around Gender-Affirming Care For Youth.”

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Sen. Stoller: 'Just found out that the Governor has officially signed Senate Bill 1127'

By NW Illinois News Report | Jun 14, 2023

Sen. Win Stoller expressed his delight over the enactment of a bill he had sponsored in a Facebook post dated June 9.

Reps. Fritz, McCombie vote to allow noncitizens to become Illinois police officers

By NW Illinois News Report | Jun 12, 2023

Rep. Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) and House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) voted to give noncitizens a path to become Illinois police officers, siding with a majority of state lawmakers in a recent action that one Republican senator called “a fundamentally bad idea.”

Pritchard: ‘Someone please explain to me what Illinois' so-called representatives have done to deserve a pay raise!’

By NW Illinois News Report | Jun 12, 2023

Former long-time Dixon Park Board member Ron Pritchard has come out against a salary hike for lawmakers that was signed into law on June 8 as part of the budget bill.

Cabello: ‘This budget is nothing short of a slap in the face to every hardworking taxpayer in Illinois’

By NW Illinois News Report | Jun 6, 2023

The 2023-2024 Illinois budget has elicited strong responses from Republicans who say it was ushered through with little regard for the citizenry.

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McCombie: State is 'now accepting applications for the Governor's Hometown Awards'

By NW Illinois News Report | Jun 2, 2023

State Rep. Tony M. McCombie (R-Savanna) is reminding her constituents that now is the time to nominate someone for a Governor’s Hometown Award.

Illinois' Swanson congratulates WRMJ's Taylor as '2023 Recipient of the Ron and Rich Herrin Award'

By NW Illinois News Report | May 27, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) took to Facebook on May 24 to honor WRMJ broadcaster and sportscaster Jim Taylor, the 2023 recipient of the IBCA’s Ron and Rich Herrin Award.

Chesney: ‘While we should be finalizing a budget, these are the bills we're hearing instead’

By NW Illinois News Report | May 24, 2023

State Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is bashing Democrats for pursuing a “woke” agenda in the General Assembly rather than focusing on producing a budget.

McCombie: 'Summer is almost here and I am officially launching my 7th Annual Summer Reading Club'

By NW Illinois News Report | May 16, 2023

Illinois State Representative and House Republican Leader Tony McCombie promoted her Summer Reading Club in a Facebook post published on Saturday

Swanson: 'Lyme is frequently misdiagnosed'

By NW Illinois News Report | May 9, 2023

State Rep. Daniel Swanson (R-Woodhull) promoted Lyme disease awareness in a recent Facebook post.

Illinois' McCombie: ComEd trial 'a costly seven week reminder of just what is wrong in state government'

By NW Illinois News Report | May 6, 2023

In a May 2 Facebook post, Illinois Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) issued a statement reacting to the verdict in the ComEd bribery trial.

Illinois' Swanson on Lyme Association golf event: 'I had a great time playing in 2022 and look forward to playing in 2023'

By NW Illinois News Report | Apr 27, 2023

In a recent Facebook post, Illinois state Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) shared his excitement for the 2023 Illinois Lyme Association Golf Outing.

Chesney: ‘We make our business owners jump through an inordinate number of hoops’

By NW Illinois News Report | Apr 19, 2023

State Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is advocating for a number of bills aimed at making life easier for businesses in the state of Illinois.

Freeport's Boyer on Adams Avenue project: 'I think if we don't do it now, it's only going to be more expensive later'

By NW Illinois News Report | Apr 15, 2023

At the April 3 Freeport City Council meeting, city officials presented two items on their agenda pertaining to the Adams Avenue improvements project.

Cabello on ISP's 101st anniversary: 'Thank you to the Illinois State Police for 101 years of 'Integrity, Service, Pride''

By NW Illinois News Report | Apr 14, 2023

In an April 1 Facebook post, state Rep. John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) commemorated the Illinois State Police on its 101st anniversary.

Freeport fire chief on grant request: 'This is specifically for staffing'

By NW Illinois News Report | Apr 10, 2023

At its Feb. 21 meeting, Freeport City Council approved a request by the fire department to apply for a grant for additional staffing.

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Illinois' McCombie on Child Abuse Prevention Month: 'Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, loving family without fear of neglect or abuse'

By NW Illinois News Report | Apr 8, 2023

In an April 3 Facebook post, Illinois state Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) announced that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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Swanson: 'I’m honored to receive Black Hawk East 2023 Outstanding Alumni'

By NW Illinois News Report | Apr 7, 2023

In an April 2 Facebook post, Rep. Dan Swanson announced he'd been honored as the Black Hawk East 2023 Outstanding Alumni.

Freeport communications director Sutter: 'Several projects are on hold until a new brand identity is chosen'

By NW Illinois News Report | Apr 4, 2023

The Freeport City Council discussed a new city logo and brand design during its March 20 meeting.

Chesney: ‘To target another public figure for their own personal and political gain is acting unprofessionally and dishonorably’

By NW Illinois News Report | Mar 31, 2023

State Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is pushing back against the indictment of former president Donald Trump.

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