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GOP supporter blasts Rep. Casten's silence on Afzal's police attack post

By T.H. Lawrence | Sep 24, 2020

Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) faces a decision and a dilemma, according to a longtime Republican activist.

Former Democrat Jones disgusted with his party due to ongoing Illinois scandals

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 30, 2020

James Jones said ‘fed-up’ voters need to unite and elect new leaders

Hicks: Illinois voters have power to end corruption

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 30, 2020

The clean-up of Illinois politics can start on Nov. 3, says veteran political activist

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GOP activist agrees higher property taxes almost inevitable in Illinois

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 7, 2020

It’s not a question of if Illinois homeowners' property taxes will rise, it’s about when and how much.

Hicks said Pritzker, Raoul ignore laws to allow dual standard

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 6, 2020

Gov. J.B. Pritzker targets organizations and groups that he differs with like the Illinois Republican Party through his COVID-19 executive orders, and it's all politics, according to Christopher Hicks.

Sawyerville GOP activist: Republicans make right call with Pritzker lawsuit

By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 23, 2020

The Illinois Republican Party is taking Gov. J.B. Pritzker to task — and to court.

Precinct committeeperson Jones strongly supports Pritzker recall

By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 10, 2020

Onetime Democrat said he cannot back candidates or officials from his old party

Macoupin County activist: Reform police department, don’t defund it

By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 9, 2020

Christopher Hicks isn’t saying the Chicago Police Department doesn’t need to be attentive to calls for change and reform.

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Macoupin County GOP precinct official calls recall effort tall order, but a good idea

By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 7, 2020

Christopher Hicks says he supports campaign to remove Pritzker from office over incompetence

Former legislative candidate Hicks: Property tax issues must be addressed

By T.H. Lawrence | May 26, 2020

Hicks said lawmakers, governor need to ensure homeowners aren’t battered by heavy taxes

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