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Schmidt: 'I will put the safety of our communities first '

By Bree Gonzales | Nov 7, 2022

Kevin Schmidt, Republican candidate for state representative in the 114th District, says a recent Illinois Supreme Court decision retroactively applying the SAFE-T Act demonstrates why so many people are concerned about the full ramifications of the criminal justice reform measure.

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Korte: Stuart 'has stuck Illinois residents with two gas tax increases next year'

By Bree Gonzales | Nov 5, 2022

Jennifer Korte, Republican candidate for state representative in the 112th District, says motorists can expect two gas tax increases next year, thanks to the votes of incumbent Rep. Katie Stuart (D-Collinsville).

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Lakin, Haine file suit over SAFE-T Act: ‘The bipartisan opposition to the SAFE-T Act is not about politics’

By Bree Gonzales | Oct 7, 2022

Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine and Sheriff John Lakin have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the controversial SAFE-T Act.

Stuart: ‘Title IX is protecting anybody who identifies as female'

By Bree Gonzales | Oct 5, 2022

State Rep. Katie Stuart (D-Edwardsville) is being panned after saying rules that previously applied to the protection of women are now to be applied to those identifying as “female.”

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Bailey: Businesses are 'relocating in red states where the taxes are lower, and the business environment is better'

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 19, 2022

A recent video by the Wall Street Journal covering the exodus of major corporations from Illinois has caught the attention of gubernatorial candidate Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville).

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Bailey: 'Prices are out of control and Metro East families are seeing this first-hand'

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 18, 2022

Gubernatorial candidate Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) is blaming Gov. J.B. Pritzker for the high price of back-to-school supplies.

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Bailey urges strong Republican Day attendance by Metro East residents: 'There is a lot at stake in this election'

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 15, 2022

Illinois State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville ), Republican gubernatorial candidate, encourages Metro East residents to attend Republican Day at the State Fair on Thursday, Aug. 18.

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Bailey: 'The truth is gas prices are still high and working families are still struggling'

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 15, 2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker should wake up and assist struggling Illinois families, GOP gubernatorial candidate and state Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) said.

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Bailey: 'Pritzker has never had to bargain hunt in his entire life'

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 5, 2022

State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) encourages the inflation rate to be addressed to keep the burden off Illinoisans.

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Schmidt on Thornley case: 'Prison time should be coming'

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 2, 2022

Candidate for Illinois 114th House District Kevin Schmidt wants prison time for Gov. J.B. Pritzker over the alleged Jenny Thornley workers’ compensation scandal.

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Hunsaker: 'Families are hurting and I'm going to Springfield to bring permanent tax relief'

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 2, 2022

Candidate for 113th Illinois House District Ashley Hunsaker is concerned about the rising cost of living for families across Illinois.

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Korte on inflation: 'Enough is enough. It is time for a change'

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 2, 2022

Illinois State House District 112th representative candidate Jennifer Korte laments the rising prices of groceries in the state.

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Tracy: Metro East ‘the second largest metropolitan area outside of the Chicagoland’

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 21, 2022

Illinois Republican Chairman Don Tracy has been traveling the state speaking with Republicans and was recently in the Metro East.

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Korte notes primary win: 'I will always advocate for our senior citizens'

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 8, 2022

Jennifer Korte is vying to unseat State Rep. Katie Stuart in November.

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Slusser wins primary for Madison County treasurer: 'Dominating win last night, and I give God all the glory'

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 7, 2022

Incumbent Chris Slusser defeated Doug Hulme in the GOP primary for Madison County treasurer.

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Schmidt wins primary in 114th: 'Now we must all band together to turn this state around'

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 6, 2022

Kevin Schmidt dominated Kevin Dawson in the Republican primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 114.

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Korte wins GOP nomination for 112th House District: 'It is a victory for grassroots, conservatives'

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 29, 2022

Conservative reformer Jennifer Korte has won the Republican nomination for the 112th House District.

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McGovern: ‘Abortion law in Illinois continues to be among the most extreme in the nation’

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 27, 2022

Bishop Michael McGovern of the Catholic Diocese of Belleville has addressed the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization judgment, which nullified Roe v. Wade's proclamation of a constitutional right to abortion.

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Bailey: ‘Families in the 112th District can be assured Jennifer Korte will have your back’

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 22, 2022

Darren Bailey has endorsed Jennifer Korte for state representative in the 112th District.

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Bailey: ‘I urge Republicans in the 114th District to join me in supporting pro-life, pro-2nd Amendment, pro-reform candidate Kevin Schmidt’

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 22, 2022

Darren Bailey has endorsed Kevin Schmidt for state representative in the 114th District.