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Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 5 months ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

From Will County Gazette

New candidate Wallace wants to bring 'morals, character, values' to 40th District Senate seat

By Glenn Minnis | 5 months ago

Dr. Eric Wallace wants to return morality to the world of Illinois politics.

From Will County Gazette

Wallace to run for 40th District Senate seat

By Glenn Minnis | 5 months ago

Dr. Eric M. Wallace announced his run for the state Senate in the 40th District on Monday, setting up a challenge to three-time Democratic incumbent Toi Hutchinson (D-Olympia Fields) on a message of “rebuilding the moral fabric of our state.”

From Prairie State Wire

More than half of Illinois' police and fire pension funds are underfunded, Wirepoints reports

By Amanda Smith-Teutsch | 5 months ago

Financial decay is happening at all levels of Illinois state government, according to the president of state news aggregation and research site Wirepoints.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 79: Pembroke Township Traveling Office Hours on September 17

By Press release submission | Sep 14, 2019

Pembroke Township Traveling Office Hours on September 17

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IPI: Pritzker overpaid AFSCME by $3.6 billion

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 13, 2019

Illinois taxpayers are on the hook for $3.6 billion in additional spending thanks to a new deal Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed off on with American Federation of State, County and Municipal County Employees (AFSCME) workers late last month.

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Kankakee County for the week of August 26

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 10, 2019

The following political organization was the only committee that received campaign contributions in Kankakee County during the week of August 26.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 79: Mason’s Law Gets Governor’s Signature.

By Press release submission | Sep 3, 2019

Mason’s Law Gets Governor’s Signature.

From Prairie State Wire

Former state Rep. Breen launches Fair Maps initiative

By Glenn Minnis | 6 months ago

Former state Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) is leading the charge for a constitutional amendment on the 2020 ballot that would create fair legislative maps for Illinois, launching a new website today.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 79: Rep. Parkhurst Presents the August 79th District Local Business Spotlight

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2019

Rep. Parkhurst Presents the August 79th District Local Business Spotlight

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 79: Property Tax Survey - Make Your Voice Heard!

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2019

Property Tax Survey - Make Your Voice Heard!

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Barickman’s mobile home tax reporting bill signed into law

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 16, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) is still singing the praises of recently enacted House Bill 2489, which requires regular reports on the sales of mobile homes.

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Roll Call: Parkhurst votes for legalizing recreational marijuana

By LGIS News Service | Aug 9, 2019

State Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-79) on May 31 voted for legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

IPI report illustrates just how unsustainable are Illinois' broken pension systems

By Glenn Minnis | 7 months ago

Over the last 30 days, Illinois’ already overtaxed state-run pension systems have added at least 651 retired government workers that are projected to average $1.3 million in lifetime pension benefits, according to an Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) report.

From Grundy Reporter

Rep. Parkhurst extends deadline for fall interns

By Glenn Minnis | 7 months ago

Illinois state Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) has extended the deadline for those wanting to learn the inner workings of her operation.

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Kankakee County Board member Ekhoff says Willard should resign for FB post, both parties should 'stop these games'

By Chris Adams | Jul 26, 2019

A Kankakee County Board member has spoken out against a controversial Facebook post by Kankakee County Democratic Chairman John Willard that compared the MAGA (Make America Great Again) hats worn by many supporters of President Donald Trump to hoods worn by the Ku Klux Klan.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP chair Schneider wants answers from Speaker Madigan as probe reveals payments to former aide

By Glenn Minnis | 7 months ago

Illinois GOP Chairman Tim Schneider is demanding answers from House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) in the wake of an ongoing criminal probe where several people with close ties to the longtime Democratic leader have already been implicated.

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Kankakee County for the week of June 24

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 26, 2019

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Kankakee County during the week of June 24.

From Prairie State Wire

Onetime primary opponent says legal case against Madigan is strong, 2016 'fraud' will be revealed

By Glenn Minnis | 7 months ago

Jason Gonzales insists that his legal stand against Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) is about much more than losing a 2016 Democratic primary at the hands of the Illinois House Speaker's powerful political machine.

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Lindsay Parkhurst was present for 99% of House votes in May

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 24, 2019

Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-79) voted on 99 percent of the bills presented in the Illinois state House in May.