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Illinois' Bailey: 'Fired up crowds' at first stops on campaign bus tour

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 22, 2022

Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey is touring the state and encouraging registered voters to make their voices heard by going to the ballot box for the upcoming general election.

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Severin welcomes Honor Flight veterans home: 'I have had the honor of seeing off and welcoming back several Honor flights'

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 8, 2022

The Honor Flight Network aims to give veterans the chance to travel to the Nation's capital free of charge to visit memorials of wars they bravely fought in, State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) enjoys seeing these flights take off and land.

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Bailey: 'JB Pritzker owes the students of Illinois an apology.'

By Solange DeLisle | Aug 30, 2022

Republican gubernatorial candidate and current state Sen. Darren Bailey has long been critical of Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic but is now suggesting the governor should apologize to students.

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Fowler calls excavation of Sahara Woods State Fish and Wildlife Area 'exciting news'

By Solange DeLisle | Aug 9, 2022

More than 24 miles of trails have been cleared for off-highway vehicles (OHV) at the Sahara Woods State Fish and Wildlife Area, according to state Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg).

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Portion of Illinois Route 146 near Anna to be renamed in honor of fallen soldier

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 1, 2022

A section of Illinois Route 146 will soon be renamed to honor the life, service and sacrifice of Illinois National Guard Sgt. Brian Romines, who was killed in action in Iraq in 2005.

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Bailey promises to 'repeal all of Pritzker's mandates' should he be elected governor

By Solange DeLisle | Feb 19, 2022

State Sen. and Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has vowed to support parents in both their decisions on where to send their children to school and whether or not they choose to mask their children.

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Jacobs says Chicago vaccine requirement 'makes no sense'

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 18, 2022

State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) believes the newest mandate that requires businesses in Chicago to require customers show proof of vaccination prior to entering is the result of public health becoming "politicized."

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Niemerg: Bill limiting legislative leadership terms is 'just the beginning' of change for Illinois

By Solange DeLisle | Apr 28, 2021

A bill aimed at preventing another Illinois lawmaker from a decades-long run in a leadership role, such as former Rep. Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) who was House speaker for 36 years, by putting a 10-year cap on the position has passed the House of Representatives.