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Rep. Meier donates his pay raise to local charities

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

After leaders in the General Assembly scuttled a bill blocking a constitutionally mandated pay increase, Illinois state Rep. Charles Meier (R-Okawville) has pledged to donate his raise to five local charities.

Scherer-backed bill designed to protect college students from predatory lending

By Robert Hadley | Mar 8, 2019

A new bill proposed by Rep. Sue Scherer (D-Decatur) aimed at curbing alleged predatory lending to college students survived a second reading and now sits in the Rules Committee in Springfield.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Morrison, Ives urge rebuilding GOP after Rauner confesses election apathy

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A bombshell new report that soon-to-be ex-Gov. Bruce Rauner bailed out on his reelection campaign has some Republicans fuming.

From Prairie State Wire

Rauner concedes governor's race to Pritzker

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner conceded defeat Tuesday night as Democrat J.B. Pritzker claimed the governorship of Illinois, capturing 59 percent of the vote to Rauner’s 35 percent.

Blaine Wilhour: Democratic leaders put their interests first

By Robert Hadley | Oct 23, 2018

Illinois House candidate Blaine Wilhour blames wasteful government spending on stagnant leadership and misguided priorities.

McMillan digital ad asks why Manar only agreed to one debate

By Robert Hadley | Oct 23, 2018

Republican state Senate candidate Seth McMillan has challenged his opponent, Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), to five debates — but Manar has only agreed to one of them.

Wilhour, a lifelong farmer, 'humbled' by Farm Bureau endorsement

By Robert Hadley | Oct 18, 2018

Blaine Wilhour, a state House candidate for the 107th District, has received an endorsement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Activator, a political action committee.

Manar campaign bankrolled by Madigan-Pritzker PAC, McMillan says

By Robert Hadley | Oct 17, 2018

Seth McMillan, a state Senate candidate in District 48, told supporters his opponent, Democrat Andy Manar, had received money from a PAC controlled by J.B. Pritzker and Michael Madigan.

Wilhour celebrates anniversary of campaign announcement

By Robert Hadley | Oct 11, 2018

Blaine Wilhour, a GOP candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives, took to social media to celebrate the anniversary of his announcement to run for the 107th District seat.

GOP challenger McMillan: You can't trust Rep. Andy Manar

By Robert Hadley | Oct 9, 2018

The apparent hypocrisy of state Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) is the focus of a new ad from his 48th District Republican challenger, Seth McMillan.

Wilhour links high taxes favored by Democrats to out-migration

By Robert Hadley | Oct 4, 2018

GOP House candidate Blaine Wilhour says that Illinois’ nation-leading tax burden is driving citizens to move away.

U.S. Rep. Davis: McMillan is 'pro-business' candidate for state Senate

By Robert Hadley | Oct 3, 2018

An endorsement from U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Illinois) is the latest move propelling Seth McMillan’s campaign for the 48th District state Senate seat.

Wilhour blames attack ads on weak Democratic policies

By Robert Hadley | Sep 26, 2018

A “cynical” attempt to retain Democratic control of the legislature is behind the false claims targeting some Republicans, according to a recent press conference titled “Exposing the Mechanics of the Chicago Machine.”

McMillan challenges opponent to five debates

By Robert Hadley | Sep 26, 2018

Seth McMillan, the Illinois Senate candidate for District 48, has challenged his opponent, Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), to five public or broadcast debates ahead of the November election.

McMillan accuses Manar of flip-flopping on term limits

By Robert Hadley | Sep 19, 2018

Republican Senate candidate Seth McMillan recently took Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) to task regarding alleged deception over term limits in a new ad posted on Facebook.

Wilhour commemorates 9/11, signs no-pension pledge

By Robert Hadley | Sep 13, 2018

Blaine Wilhour, 107th District candidate for state representative, took a moment on Facebook on Sept. 11 to honor those lost during the 2001 terrorist attacks.

McMillan rebukes Manar's stance on immigration

By Robert Hadley | Sep 13, 2018

Illinois Senate candidate Seth McMillan recently took to social media to support American workers during the nation’s Labor Day festivities.

Wilhour says higher taxes not fair to Illinoisians

By Robert Hadley | Sep 6, 2018

Two ballot measures to raise sales and property taxes on Illinois citizens should be down-voted, according to Blaine Wilhour, the 107th District Republican candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives.

McMillan boosts outsider image with new social media ad

By Robert Hadley | Sep 6, 2018

With an unopposed win in last March’s primary, Republican Seth McMillan is trying to leverage his self-proclaimed outsider status for a 48th District state Senate victory in November.

From Chicago City Wire

Madigan funding ensures key votes, Illinois Policy Institute reports

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

House Speaker Mike Madigan has provided a combined $15 million in funding to dozens of state representatives currently holding office, the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) reports.