Kankakee Times

Roll Call: Parkhurst votes against abortion rights bill

By LGIS News Service | Jun 8, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-79) on May 28 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

From Prairie State Wire

$0.59 per homeowner in Burbank, $7.34 in Rantoul. New Illinois state program delivers 'property tax relief' to top-taxed homeowners

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

For the state’s most highly taxed homeowners, it isn’t nothing. But it’s close.

From Prairie State Wire

Springfield considering gas tax hike even though Illinois already pays among the most in U.S.

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Even without the increases in the Illinois gas tax now being proposed by state lawmakers, Illinois has the 10th highest state gas taxes in the nation, according to July 2018 numbers from the Washington-based Tax Foundation.

From Prairie State Wire

NCAA tournament lacks Illinois teams, not Illinois players

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Illinois has 13 Division I college basketball teams eligible for the NCAA tournament.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Only 3 other states, District of Columbia have $15 minimum wage

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

If a current Senate bill clears the House and is signed into law, Illinois will join three other states and the District of Columbia in soon paying a minimum wage of $15 per hour.

St. Anne Community High School District 302 eligible for ISBE’s property tax relief grant

By LGIS News Service | Jan 29, 2019

St. Anne Community High School District 302 in Kankakee County is eligible to receive Property Tax Relief Grants, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced today.

From Chicago City Wire

Are taxes and bans the future of plastic shopping bags in Illinois?

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.

From Prairie State Wire

Madigan pours $21.1 million into House races

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) contributed $21.1 million to 30 state House races this election cycle, including $3,445,351 to 22 fellow Democrats in the week leading up to Tuesday’s general election.

Lindsay Parkhurst wins House District 79 race

By LGIS News Service | Nov 7, 2018

Lindsay Parkhurst of the Republican party has been declared the winner in the House District 79 race against Democratic candidate Lisa Dugan.

From Rockford Sun

Kinzinger wins 16th Congressional District race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Republican Adam Kinzinger has been declared the winner in the 16th Congressional District against Democrat Sara Dady.

Incumbent Kelly wins 2nd Congressional District race

By LGIS News Service | Nov 6, 2018

Democrat Robin Kelly has won the 2nd Congressional District against Republican David Merkle.

From Prairie State Wire

Michael Frerichs wins State Treasurer's race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Democrat Michael Frerichs has been declared the winner in the Illinois State Treasurer's race against Republican Jim Dodge.

From Prairie State Wire

Mendoza wins Illinois State Comptroller race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Democrat Susana Mendoza has won the state Comptroller race against Republican Darlene Senger.

From Prairie State Wire

Jesse White wins Secretary of State race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Democrat Jesse White has won the Secretary of State race against Republican Jason Helland.

From Prairie State Wire

Kwame Raoul wins Attorney General race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Democrat Kwame Raoul won the Attorney General's race after Republican candidate Erika Harold conceded the race.

From Prairie State Wire

Pritzker wins gubernatorial race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Democrat J.B. Pritzker won the gubernatorial race after Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner conceded the race Tuesday night.

At Madigan's request, personal injury lawyers back Dugan with $45,000

By LGIS News Service | Nov 1, 2018

Kankakee State House candidate Lisa Dugan received $45,000 in campaign contributions from personal injury lawyers at the direction of House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Madigan gives $135,858 more to Dugan

By LGIS News Service | Oct 30, 2018

With less than a week left before voters go to the polls, Kankakee State House candidate Lisa Dugan received another $135,858 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Oct. 18 and Oct. 26, state filings show.

Report: Madigan backs Dugan with $172,654

By LGIS News Service | Oct 19, 2018

Bradley state House candidate Lisa Dugan received another $172,654 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Sept. 29 and Oct. 17, state filings show.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Illinois Planned Parenthood spends $600K to oust taxpayer-funded abortion opponents from state legislature

By LGIS News Service | 7 years ago

The political arm of Illinois’ largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, has already spent nearly $600,000 this year across 24 competitive state House and Senate races, according to filings with the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).