Kankakee Times

Illinois hospital officials say 'non-essential' procedures can wait no longer

By Glenn Minnis | May 24, 2020

Despite Gov. J.B. Pritzker extending his statewide stay-at-home order, several local hospitals are now planning on resuming procedures the governor deems to be "non-essential."

From Prairie State Wire

Wirepoints makes a data-backed argument about why Illinoisans 'can and must get back to work'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

When Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed off on the stay-at-home order that essentially shut off Illinois' economy five weeks ago, few could argue with his reasoning. Now, though, a government watchdog group claims the current reality warrants opening the state back up.

Bourbonnais District 53 talks budget concerns over coronavirus closures

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 10, 2020

With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic showing few signs of slowing, Bourbonnais School District 53 officials are already thinking about their fiscal year 2021 budget.

Kankakee residents to weigh seven tax proposals on March 17 ballot

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 14, 2020

Residents in Kankakee County will have a lot to consider when they go to the polls on March 17.

Kankakee County group vows to sell local workforce on benefits of living there

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 26, 2020

The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County (EAKC) is intent on convincing more of its workers to stick around after the whistle blows.

From Prairie State Wire

ILGOP Chairman Schneider demands action as non-citizens were registered to vote in 2018

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider is demanding that a state-run program that automatically registers voters be immediately suspended amid reports that non-citizens were certified and cast votes in 2018.

Sen. Barickman hosts sixth annual Youth Advisory Council

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 8, 2020

Illinois state Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) recently hosted a group of about 70 students from across his 53rd District to share their visions for the state's future.

Rep. Parkhurst to host roundtable discussion for 79th District

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 30, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) is determined to know what’s on the minds of her 79th District constituents before the General Assembly reconvenes next month for the Spring Session.

From South Cook News

Congressional candidate Raborn stands behind President Trump

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

If not in body, congressional candidate Theresa Raborn (R-Country Club Hills) will certainly be there in spirit when Will County GOP members gather outside the Matteson offices of Democratic leaders to protest the impeachment proceedings against President Donald J. Trump.

Rep. Bennett adds St. Vincent de Paul, Multi-Agency Services Center to list of local donations

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 17, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) continues to make good on his vow to donate his pay increase from the automatic raise lawmakers received over the summer to local charity.

From Prairie State Wire

ILGOP adds Cook County Circuit Court Clerk to 'Democrat Crime Ring Tracker'

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

The Illinois Republican Party has updated its Illinois Democrat Crime Ring Tracker to include the name of Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown.

From Prairie State Wire

New session will reveal how serious Pritzker is about independent mapmaking

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

All eyes will be on Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker at the start of the new session to see if the Democratic leader has any intention of making good on his pledge to bring fair electoral mapmaking to the state.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Congressional candidate Ives vows to assert her contempt for political corruption at the national level

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Illinois congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is vowing to continue to be a thorn in the side of longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois GOP calls for 'Democratic leaders to speak up' in light of new missteps by a Madigan associate

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

The Illinois Republican Party is wondering how much longer longtime Democratic House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) can feign ignorance with the strong scent of corruption swirling all around him.

Rep. Parkhurst condemns 'political oppression' that corruption forces taxpayers to endure

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 25, 2019

Retiring Illinois state Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) laments the fact that her final year in Springfield has been tainted by scandal and only minimal progress toward ethics reform.

From Prairie State Wire

ILGOP launches website to expose state Democrats' 'criminal enterprise'

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

The Illinois Republican Party has launched a website aimed at exposing “the epidemic of Democratic corruption” across the state.

Rep. Parkhurst to run for judge after completing her first term

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 20, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) has announced she will not be seeking a second term in Springfield.

Rep. Parkhurst announces she will not run for second term

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 15, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) has announced she will not be seeking a second term in Springfield.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

Rep. Bennett reintroduces bill on lobbying restrictions following former Rep. Arroyo's arrest

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 12, 2019

The list of Republican lawmakers demanding ethics reform in Springfield continues to grow.