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Chung: ‘I actually was very disappointed that the FairTax amendment failed last year ’

By Bree Gonzales | Oct 6, 2022

Illinois District 91 House candidate Sharon Chung, a McLean County Board member is advocating for higher income taxes.

Preston: ‘We can't let (graduated tax) happen in central Illinois or Bloomington-Normal’

By Bree Gonzales | Oct 6, 2022

Republican candidate for the 91st House District Scott Preston lambasted Democratic opponent Sharon Chung's support for a graduated tax initiative.

Bailey 'I will prioritize lowering taxes, business costs in Illinois, and uphold rights to private property'

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 26, 2022

Gubernatorial candidate Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) promised to help farmers during his recent speech at the Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable.

Bailey: 'ICGA has directly impacted growth and expansion of agricultural efforts'

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 13, 2022

Gubernatorial candidate Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) and his wife recently joined the golden anniversary celebration of the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA).

Bailey: 'Bloomington-Normal area lost 1,000 jobs in the four years Pritzker has been in office'

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 11, 2022

GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey urged for a change in leadership as employment numbers drop from the time Gov. J.B. Pritzker held office.

Preston wins primary in 91st: 'We made this happen together!'

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 6, 2022

Scott Preston, a Normal town council member and owner of real estate investment company Preston Property Group, won the Republican primary in the 91st House District.

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Tipsword: 'I look forward to continuing to meet people throughout 105th district'

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 30, 2022

Dennis Tipsword won the four-way GOP primary for state representative in the 105th district in Central Illinois.

Anderson: 'I am running to give people hope that their voice matters again'

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 16, 2022

Desi Anderson, State Senate candidate for Illinois' 46th District, said she is running due to the negative influence career politicians have in the state.

‘This course of action was not an exercise in election integrity': Beard on removal of candidates over petition page numbers

By Bree Gonzales | May 5, 2022

Connie Beard, chairman of the McLean County Republicans, is calling out county Democrats for successfully challenging five GOP candidates for county board.

McLean GOP: ‘Democratic Governors Association is running television ads that criticize Irvin’s time as a defense attorney’

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 4, 2022

McLean County Republican Party is highlighting Gov. J.B. Pritzker's involvement in the GOP gubernatorial primary after linked groups began running ads against Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin.

Turner: Inspector general 'should handle things without having interference from anyone from the legislature'

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 30, 2021

State Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) and other Senate Republicans remain hopeful that ethics reform can happen when a new legislative inspector general is named. Turner discussed what authority LIGs should have.

Rose on Democrats' budget: 'Where does this end?'

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 4, 2021

Senate Republicans lambasted the Democrats’ fiscal year 2022 budget which includes tax hikes, elimination of job-creation incentives, and cutting scholarship programs.

Rezin: 'The tragedy that happened in the building behind me never should have happened'

By Bree Gonzales | May 27, 2021

State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) has been crying out for justice for the families of the 36 veterans who lost their lives during the COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans' Home.

Turner: 'There's nothing more important than casting a ballot on Election Day'

By Bree Gonzales | May 16, 2021

Illinois state Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) together with Sens. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) and Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) introduced SB1326, the Election Standardization Act, at a virtual news conference.

Brady: 'We are hopeful that the governor will stand by what his words were in 2018'

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 26, 2021

State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) used the words “hoping” and “hopeful” to express his thoughts on the words of then-candidate J.B Pritzker pertaining to the redrawing of the legislative boundaries following the decennial census.

DeHaai on McClean County victory: 'Thank you so much to the people that have supported me'

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 8, 2021

A Bloomington resident won one of the three seats on the McLean County School Board.

Rezin: 'It’s important to have a commission from downstate' in Illinois for education

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 26, 2021

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) appreciated Sen. Dave Koehler's (D-Peoria) bill to amend the school code before casting her vote.

Rezin: The governor's COVID 'unilateral control' must end

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 24, 2021

Transparency is needed, says Senate Republican Deputy Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) after hearing Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s announcement of the Restore Illinois Bridge Phase plan.

Brady: Families and fans should be at the stadium for youth athletes

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 3, 2021

State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Normal) is requesting that Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health increase audience capacity at high school sports events.

Brady: A realistic and balanced budget is what Illinois desperately needs

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 18, 2021

State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s combined state and budget address, held this week, calling it unrealistic.

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