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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 90: Video: Rep. Demmer Speaks on Failures of Democrat-Led Property Tax Relief Task Force

Video: Rep. Demmer Speaks on Failures of Democrat-Led Property Tax Relief Task Force

By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2020

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Senate GOP Leader Bill Brady said to have voiced private support for abortion funding, gun control legislation

By W.J. Kennedy | 1 day ago

Former high-level aides to Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has revealed that Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) told the then governor he was right for signing HB 40 in September 2017, the law requiring Medicaid funding of abortions. At a separate meeting, Brady also recommended that the governor sign gun control bills should they reach his desk.

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Rep. Chesney calls out Bustos for being 'out of touch' with Northwest Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 16, 2020

State House Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is hoping that voters in Illinois' 17th Congressional District are paying close attention to the actions of U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Peoria).

From Peoria Standard

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 37: Senate Week in Review: January 6-10, 2020

By Press release submission | 3 days ago

The state’s population decline continues to be a cause for concern as Illinois enters a new decade with nearly 160,000 fewer residents.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 71: Rep. McCombie Week in Review: January 11, 2020

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2020

Rep. McCombie Week in Review: January 11, 2020

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 90: Complimentary Admission to Chicago Museums and Zoos Available Through Rep. Tom Demmer’s Office

By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2020

Complimentary Admission to Chicago Museums and Zoos Available Through Rep. Tom Demmer’s Office

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 89: Chesney’s Weekly Roundup- week ending January 11, 2020

By Press release submission | Jan 12, 2020

Chesney’s Weekly Roundup- week ending January 11, 2020

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Ann Switzer donates $1,500 to Eric Morrow's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 9, 2020

Ann Switzer donated $1,500 to Republican Eric Morrow's election campaign committee, Citizens to Elect Eric Morrow State's Attorney, on Jan. 9, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Chicago Democrats breaking the backs of Downstate taxpayers, Rep. Chesney says

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 8, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) figures his Downstate constituents have at least $1.4 billion reasons to be demanding better treatment from Chicago Democrats.

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Timothy Donohue donates $1,000 to Mike Rock's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 8, 2020

Timothy Donohue donated $1,000 to Republican Mike Rock's election campaign committee, Citizens for Mike Rock, on Jan. 8, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Richard Petrizzo donates $1,000 to Mike Rock's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 7, 2020

Richard Petrizzo donated $1,000 to Republican Mike Rock's election campaign committee, Citizens for Mike Rock, on Jan. 7, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 71: Funding Alert: Fire Protection Small Equipment Grant Deadline at end of February

By Press release submission | Jan 7, 2020

Funding Alert: Fire Protection Small Equipment Grant Deadline at end of February

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 89: Chesney Guest Column: Rural Illinois “Not Forgotten” when it comes to Higher Taxes and Fees

By Press release submission | Jan 5, 2020

Chesney Guest Column: Rural Illinois “Not Forgotten” when it comes to Higher Taxes and Fees

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Michael Thoms donates $2,500 to Tony McCombie's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 27, 2019

Michael Thoms donated $2,500 to Republican Tony McCombie's election campaign committee, McCombie for Illinois, on Dec. 27, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Robert Black donates $1,000 to Tony McCombie's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 27, 2019

Robert Black donated $1,000 to Republican Tony McCombie's election campaign committee, McCombie for Illinois, on Dec. 27, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

From Peoria Standard

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 37: January 1 New Laws Edition, Part II

By Press release submission | 24 days ago

As people throughout Illinois prepare to ring in the New Year, the Senate Republican Caucus is continuing to highlight new laws that will take effect on January 1.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 74: Swanson Appointed to Lyme Disease Task Force

By Press release submission | Dec 24, 2019

Swanson Appointed to Lyme Disease Task Force

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 71: Where’s Tony: December 23, 2019

By Press release submission | Dec 24, 2019

Where’s Tony: December 23, 2019

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Reps. Chesney, Cabello support President Trump at Rockford rally

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 23, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) recently joined a group of President Donald Trump's supporters in a downtown Rockford demonstration, where the clear message was that impeachment is not the answer.

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Vern Latwesen donates $2,500 to Tony McCombie's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 23, 2019

Vern Latwesen donated $2,500 to Republican Tony McCombie's election campaign committee, McCombie for Illinois, on Dec. 23, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).