Blaine Wilhour, the Republican candidate for the 107th House District, is concerned about taxation in the state after Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker suggested he was open to a mileage tax on Illinois drivers.

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.

Friends of Brian Stout, a candidate committee, reported receiving $3,625 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends for Leitschuh for Sheriff, a candidate committee, reported receiving $5,720 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Jonesboro State House candidate Marsha Griffin received $35,822 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Aug. 15 and Sept. 6, state filings show.

Friends of Mark Brazel for Sheriff, a candidate committee, reported receiving $5,400 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Citizens to Elect Tina Winkeler, a candidate committee, reported receiving $2,500 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

House candidates Dwight Kay and Blaine Wilhour joined Reps. Jeanne Ives ( R-Wheaton) and Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) to sign a pledge to refuse a legislative pension if elected.

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.

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

Friends of Lee A Ross, a candidate committee, reported receiving $466.37 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Illinois Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) believes state lawmakers need to reject political pork spending that was hidden in the budget passed earlier this year.

Citizens for Vicky Conder, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,150 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Team Clark, a candidate committee, reported receiving $24,440.40 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Citizens for Jayne Mazzotti, a candidate committee, reported receiving $746.89 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Citizens for Myers, a candidate committee, reported receiving $49,943.98 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends for Seth McMillan, a candidate committee, reported receiving $9,150 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Friends for Nikki Lohman, a candidate committee, reported receiving $3,500 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

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.

Rick Robbins for Sheriff, a candidate committee, reported receiving $5,460 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.