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Morrison, Ives urge rebuilding GOP after Rauner confesses election apathy

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A bombshell new report that soon-to-be ex-Gov. Bruce Rauner bailed out on his reelection campaign has some Republicans fuming.

From Prairie State Wire

Rauner concedes governor's race to Pritzker

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner conceded defeat Tuesday night as Democrat J.B. Pritzker claimed the governorship of Illinois, capturing 59 percent of the vote to Rauner’s 35 percent.

Schuyler County Clerk: Early voting could surpass 100

By Robert Hadley | Oct 12, 2018

Early voting began across Illinois for the 2018 general elections and Schuyler County may top 100 early voters.

From Chicago City Wire

Madigan funding ensures key votes, Illinois Policy Institute reports

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

House Speaker Mike Madigan has provided a combined $15 million in funding to dozens of state representatives currently holding office, the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) reports.

From Prairie State Wire

Moving survey shows outmigration up in Illinois

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Illinois ranks fourth nationwide in terms of outmigration, according to recent data from Stevens Worldwide Van Lines.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Justice Center attorney says practical, ideological reasons led to SCOTUS decision on union fees

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling this weak overturning a decades-old decision allowing unions to charge non-members for lobbying seems to belong a world away, ideologically, from the one in 1977 that said such fees were constitutional.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP lawmakers move to block Rauner’s “Sanctuary State” plan

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Six Illinois Republican lawmakers have moved to block a bill Gov. Bruce Rauner signed in August exempting illegal immigrants from being deported if local authorities apprehend them on unrelated matters.

Western Illinois University financial aid assistant director retiring

By Robert Hadley | Dec 18, 2017

To honor the career of Assistant Director of Financial Aid Annette Davila, Western Illinois University will hold a reception today from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the third-floor auditorium of Sherman Hall, a university press release said.

Deadline nears for Best of Pekin nominations

By Robert Hadley | Dec 14, 2017

That special restaurant, the auto mechanic you can always count on, the local band that plays all your favorite songs – now’s the time to nominate them for the first annual Best of Pekin awards.

Cruger Road project helps Washington become one of nation’s 400 bike-friendly communities

By Robert Hadley | Dec 12, 2017

Construction last summer of a three-quarter mile Cruger Road walking and bike path in Washington played a role in helping the Tazewell County city earn a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community award, one of only 16 municipalities in the state receiving awards.

Penn Township trustee agrees with property tax freeze opponents

By Robert Hadley | Nov 29, 2017

Eroding support for a statewide property tax freeze backed by Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner – even from some in his own party – kept senators from even considering the bill during the fall veto session, according to an article on MyJournalCourier.com.

Macomb alderman calls property tax freeze a mistake

By Robert Hadley | Nov 28, 2017

Eroding support for a statewide property tax freeze backed by Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner – even from some in his own party – kept senators from even considering a proposed bill during the fall veto session, according to an article on MyJournalCourier.com.

Liberty Principles PAC airs ad slamming Durkin

By Robert Hadley | Nov 21, 2017

Ahead of Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin’s 2018 re-election campaign, an ad criticizing him for alleged collusion with House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) began airing Tuesday on cable TV in Durkin's district, a posting on news website CapitalFax.com said.