Lindsay Parkhurst for State Representative
Recent News About Lindsay Parkhurst for State Representative
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Parkhurst calls for constituents to donate to food banks as holidays approach
State Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst has asked her constituents to "consider giving the gift of food by donating to local organizations fighting hunger in Illinois."
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Parkhurst hosting self-defense class for women, girls in Kankakee
Women and girls over age 12 are being invited to learn about self-defense, including techniques like avoidance, taking offensive actions and defensive escapes, in a free workshop hosted by Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) and One Light Self Defense on Sept. 29, according to a press release.
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Parkhurst hails law that ends advisory council grant provisions
Members of an advisory council may no longer receive grant money thanks to a bill sponsored by Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) and turned into law on Aug. 22, according to a press release.
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Parkhurst cheers bill blocking legislative cost-of-living increase
Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) is happy to say she won't be paid any more this year than she was last year, according to a press release.
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Parkhurst gets solid support for 'buy American steel' resolution
While Illinois legislators might not agree on what's best for state, they came together on Sunday to support Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst's (R-Kankakee) resolution to support the country.
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Parkhurst pushes for pension protection measure
Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) is urging the House to follow the Senate and approve a measure meant to strip survivor pension benefits from beneficiaries convicted of felonies related to their spouse’s service.
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Parkhurst applauds strengthening of equal pay measures
Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) was happy to cast her "yes" vote along with 91 other House members on Wednesday to support more guarantees that women will receive equal pay.
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Parkhurst keeps promise, rejects public pension
Illinois State Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) has followed through on her campaign promise to refuse the public pension provided to legislators.
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Parkhurst sponsors effort to deliver valentines to veterans
State Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) recently urged friends and constituents to participate in an effort to send valentines to local veterans in a posting on her Facebook page.
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Parkhurst seeks government reform to end Illinois exodus
Before even taking office, state Rep.-elect Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) is making a strong statement about government reform following a shocking study showing an exodus from Illinois.
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Parkhurst commends Kankakee County Training Center for Disabled
Republican Lindsay Parkhurst, newly elected to the District 79 state House seat, recently commended the Kankakee County Training Center for the Disabled Inc. (KCTC) for outstanding vocational training and rehabilitation services to the disabled in Bradley.
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Parkhurst wins House District 79, crushes Cloonen
After a somewhat contentious campaign in the 79th House District, Republican Lindsay Parkhurst used skill and perseverance to defeat incumbent state Rep. Kate Cloonen (D-Kankakee) by 8 percent.
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Politifact slams Cloonen ad against Parkhurst with 'Pants on Fire' rating
A campaign ad posted on incumbent state Rep. Katherine "Kate" Cloonen's (D-Kankakee) Facebook page alleging her GOP opponent, Lindsay Parkhurst, wants to eliminate the Social Security and Medicare programs has been deemed by Politifact to be an egregious lie.
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Parkhurst tells voters: 'Ruling Class Kate' Cloonen 'insults your intelligence'
Calling out “Ruling Class Kate” in campaign fliers, Lindsay Parkhurst, Republican candidate for the District 79 state House seat, recently stepped up her game in earnest against her opponent — taking umbrage at Democratic state Rep. Kate Cloonen’s campaign tactics while declaring unequivocally that “Home is worth fighting for.”
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Former opponent of Cloonen dubs her campaign ads 'completely false'
Democratic State Rep. Katherine Cloonen’s campaign recently ran an ad alleging that her Republican opponent, Lindsay Parkhurst, is seeking to reduce or cut Social Security and Medicare benefits for senior citizens.
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Parkhurst is "a force to be reckoned with"
A 30-second campaign ad extolling the virtues of the Republican candidate for State House District 76, Lindsay Parkhurst, recently aired.
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Parkhurst says 'Stop the tax hikes'
Opposes tax hikes for long-suffering Illinois residents.
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Parkhurst: Illinois should be open for businesses
Lindsay Parkhurst, the Republican candidate in House District 79, is willing to fight for the state if elected to serve as a state representative.
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Kankakee's Parkhurst willing to fight for Illinois
"Home is worth fighting for," Kankakee's Lindsay Parkhurst, the Republican candidate for state House District 79, said.
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Parkhurst critical of proposed Great Lakes Basin Railroad project
Lindsay Parkhurst, the Republican candidate in Illinois House District 79, came out against the proposed Great Lakes Basin Railroad project and a supporter of the opposition group Block GLB Railroad in a recent post on her Facebook page.