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Severin: 'Democrats weren’t interested in the public input at all'

By Glenn Minnis | May 26, 2021

Veteran state Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) is accusing Democratic lawmakers of turning to misdirection as part of their strategy in the fight over fair maps.

Miller removes mask on House floor: 'Enough is enough! #FreeYourFace'

By Glenn Minnis | May 26, 2021

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R-Danville) is defying mask mandates in Washington.

Fowler promotes recent opening of 'purpose-built mountain trails' at SIU's Touch of Nature Environmental Center

By Glenn Minnis | May 23, 2021

Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) was one of several local officials and community members who celebrated the opening of 10-miles of bike trails at the Touch of Nature Environmental Center.

Niemerg: 'Why are we here wearing masks pretending there is a risk?'

By Glenn Minnis | May 17, 2021

State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Teutopolis) has little tolerance for the message he sees coming from Springfield on the COVID-19 front.

Windhorst 'opposed' to legislation that lowers the age to detain a minor in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | May 16, 2021

Rep. Patrick Windhorst indicated he plans to oppose a bill that would allow children under the age of 13 to be detained pretrial the same way that they can be held if they've been convicted.

Severin: 'People want transparency' with redistricting process in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | May 12, 2021

Republican state Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) is demanding that state legislators listen to citizens' requests for more transparency and fair maps during the redistricting process.

Jacobs: 'We might have a new Speaker but nothing has really changed'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 15, 2021

A downstate lawmaker worries even with Mike Madigan out as House Speaker not much has changed about Springfield’s business-as-usual way of doing things.

Bailey outlines plans as governor: 'There would absolutely be a spending freeze and no tax increases'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 12, 2021

State senator and Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey points to his record to show he means what he says when he talks about bringing change to Illinois.

Swanson: 'I want to develop an appeal process' to road commissions

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 23, 2021

State Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) is vowing to stay committed to House Bill 2863 through the bitter end.

At event to reopen schools, Bailey states Illinois needs a governor who can 'find solutions'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 17, 2021

Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) traveled to Naperville for a ReOpen Illinois school rally where he took claimed Gov. J.B. Pritzker was out of touch with the people he’s supposed to represent.

Severin: 'Let the fans in!'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 17, 2021

State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) is urging fans to make their voice heard in the debate over bigger crowds being allowed at high school sporting events by signing off on a petition being supported by Illinois House Republicans.

Illinois voters are ‘tired of tax increases’ as Democratic leadership looks at options to tackle pension issues

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 10, 2021

Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Teutopolis) said he wonders what it will take for Democrats in Springfield to get the message of how voters feel about progressive income taxing.

Jacobs wants different approach to 'protect current retirees' as Illinois grapples with pension concerns

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 10, 2021

Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) cannot see the logic in Democrats' potential renewed support for a progressive income tax plan, knowing voters are against such an idea.

Bailey running against Pritzker, brands it as fight to 'restore integrity' in Illinois' government

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 6, 2021

Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is intent on turning Illinois back into a state of the people.

Bailey wants Illinois state elections to only use paper ballots

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 4, 2021

Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) filed a bill that would require the use of paper ballots in state elections.

Bailey, Niemerg speak at annual Edwards County GOP Lincoln Day dinner

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 4, 2021

Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) recently served as the headline speaker for the annual Lincoln Day Dinner hosted by Edwards County Republicans.

Jacobs: 'It is a great thing' Madigan resident his Illinois House seat

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 26, 2021

Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) isn’t quite sure what to make of Mike Madigan’s sudden House exit just yet.

Niemerg calls Madigan's resignation 'good' for Illinois, wants to see federal investigations move forward

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 25, 2021

With Mike Madigan’s resignation from the Illinois House, state Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Teutopolis) said now the real drama begins.

Bailey on Madigan's exit: 'Anytime change comes to Springfield it's a good thing'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 22, 2021

In his mind, Rep. Darren Bailey believes Mike Madigan probably felt he had little choice but to walk away from his 22nd District House seat after being replaced as the speaker.

Niemerg claims Welch's new House rules 'not serving the [Illinois] people well'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 17, 2021

Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Teutopolis) said the new House rules installed under Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch (D-Hillside) set the state up for more of the heartbreak and failure it endured under Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

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