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Skillicorn encourages state GOP to regroup

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) views the GOP's losses in November as an opportunity for rebirth.

Republican Dan Caulkins trounces state House opponent with 70 percent of vote

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 7, 2018

Dan Caulkins believes it will take a village to rescue Illinois from financial problems.

McMillan blasts Manar on social media over vote for tax hikes

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 14, 2018

Illinois Senate candidate Seth McMillan blames incumbent Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) for the state’s rising taxes and current fiscal predicament.

McMillan on hand for the reopening of the Granite City U.S. Steel plant

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 31, 2018

Self-proclaimed political outsider Seth McMillan was among those who recently turned out to hear President Donald Trump deliver a speech marking the reopening of the Granite City U.S. Steel plant.

Wilhour joins group of GOP lawmakers, candidates hoping to change Springfield

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 31, 2018

Republican House hopeful Blaine Wilhour is driven by a desire to see Illinois become the place he’s convinced it was designed to be.

McMillan beats Manar in small-dollar donations last quarter

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 24, 2018

Republican Senate candidate Seth McMillan is proud of the support he’s getting from the 48th District.

McMillan touts volunteer work, supports GOP candidates on social media

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 18, 2018

Seth McMillan wants residents of his 48th Senate District to know he’s all about working for the community.

As taxpayer-funded abortions increase, McMillan reminds voters Manar supported HB40

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 12, 2018

Seth McMillan wants voters to remember where state Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) stands on the issue of abortion.

Wilhour supports efforts to repeal state's 32% income tax

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 12, 2018

A year after Illinois imposed a record-setting 32 percent permanent income tax hike, Blaine Wilhour argues the state has little to show for all its excessive spending.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois State Rifle Association warns against UN threat

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard A. Pearson is imploring all his members to be aware.

From Kane County Reporter

Allen Skillicorn praises SCOTUS' union ruling

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is applauding the Supreme Court decision that absolves non-union workers from being obligated to pay fees that are used for collective bargaining.

McMillan hosting meet-and-greet in Bunker Hill on July 10

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 26, 2018

Seth McMillan, Republican candidate for state senator in the 48th District, has scheduled a meet and greet for Tuesday, July 10 at the Sage House in Bunker Hill.

McMillan calls Manar out as a 'fake"

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 20, 2018

Seth McMillan argues the reality is Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) is nothing like the politician he presents himself as.

Wilhour says Madigan's 'culture of corruption and intimidation' in Springfield must go

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 15, 2018

Republican state House candidate Blaine Wilhour has taken to quoting Abraham Lincoln to size up House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

From Prairie State Wire

Ives calls for Madigan to step down after sexual harassment allegations against staff, advisers widens

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is calling on House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) to step down in the wake of his longtime chief of staff being hit with allegations of sexual harassment.

From Prairie State Wire

Madigan's chief of staff resigns after sexual harassment allegations surface

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) continues to be dogged by growing allegations of bullying and sexual harassment involving senior staffers, the latest episode fingering long-time Chief of Staff Tim Mapes, who resigned when the claims came to light on Wednesday.

Wilhour: Illinois homeowners can't afford additional property taxes

By Glenn Minnis | May 23, 2018

Blaine Wilhour is one of the most vocal supporters of Rep. Jeanne Ives' (R-Wheaton) resolution in opposition to any new statewide property tax.

State Rep. Cavalleto doesn’t vote, allowing anti-Trump Illinois House resolution to pass

By Glenn Minnis | May 23, 2018

The Illinois House has passed a resolution rejecting President Donald Trump’s proposed infrastructure plan, with Rep. John Cavaletto (R-Salem) among 13 GOP members abstaining from voting on the issue.

From SW Illinois News

State Rep. Bryant doesn’t vote, allowing anti-Trump Illinois House resolution to pass

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is one of 13 Republican members of the Illinois House who abstained from voting on a resolution urging members of Congress to reject President Donald Trump’s proposed infrastructure plan.

Wilhour wants focus put on controlling spending, promoting economic growth -- not hiking property taxes

By Glenn Minnis | May 17, 2018

Blaine Wilhour has fundamental issues with the idea of Illinois again raising property taxes as part of a grand plan to rid the state of its massive pension liability.