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'IDES has failed too many Illinoisans' says Friess

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 26, 2020

With so many residents desperately in need of assistance as the effects of the lingering coronavirus continues to be felt, newly-elected state Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) wants to see the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) to do the job it was constructed to do, he says.

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Friess argues 'I don't think the governor is justified' extending COVID restrictions

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 26, 2020

David Friess (R-Red Bud), member-elect for Illinois State Representative, wishes Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) would be more thoughtful when it comes to his handling of the COVID-19 crisis and continuous restrictions causing significant economic loss.

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Babcock says Madigan 'doesn't have the votes to be reelected'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 3, 2020

Everywhere he looks, Mike Babcock sees the walls starting to close in on House Speaker Mike Madigan.“Right now, he doesn’t have the votes to be reelected House Speaker and that may not be his biggest problems,” Babcock told the Metro East Sun. “The democrats can see the handwriting on the wall also, that’s why so many of them are now taking a stand against the Speaker.

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Plummer insists ousting Madigan only the start to cleaning up Springfield

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 2, 2020

In the end, Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R) argues the growing number of democratic lawmakers now stepping up to oppose embattled House Speaker Mike Madigan may be much ado about nothing.

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Elik among those pushing for Madigan to be outed and 'new leadership' to come in

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 1, 2020

Amy Elik doesn’t see how House Speaker Mike Madigan can continue on as if nothing’s happened.“His closest allies have now been indicted, yet he refuses to answer any questions about the ComEd deferred prosecution agreement, which implicates him in illegal activity,” Elik told the Metro East Sun.Many have taken notice, with now 18 democratic lawmakers insisting they have no intentions of supporting his reelection efforts.

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Babcock predicts Madigan's future: 'He may be indicted and it all may be happening real soon'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 20, 2020

Former Republican state House candidate Mike Babcock can almost peer into the future when it comes to troubled House Speaker Mike Madigan.

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Elik argues against governor's plan to end monitoring of state hiring: 'Federal oversight is still needed'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 20, 2020

Newly elected Republican state Rep. Amy Elik is short and to the point in voicing her opinion about Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s renewed push to obliterate a federal program set up to monitor state government hiring practices.

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State Sen. Plummer says voters dodged bullet with progressive tax rejection

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 18, 2020

Veteran state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Vandalia) is still rejoicing over the bullet he’s convinced Illinois taxpayers dodged by rejecting Gov. J.B.

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Babcock wonders what Springfield Democrats' true motivation is in canceling fall veto session

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 13, 2020

Conservative activist Mike Babcock wonders what House Speaker Mike Madigan and Democrats in Springfield may have to hide.

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Elik applauds rejection of Pritzker's progressive tax: 'The governor should offer solutions instead of threats'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 13, 2020

Newly elected Republican state Rep. Amy Elik beams that the people have spoken when it comes to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive tax proposal.

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Plummer salutes Illinois voters for rejecting governor's progressive tax

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 11, 2020

State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Vandalia) argues Gov. J.B. Pritzker can’t handle the truth when it comes to voters’ rejection of his progressive tax plan.

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Babcock applauds voters' rejection of governor's fair tax amendment: 'I'm absolutely ecstatic'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 7, 2020

Mike Babcock doesn’t try to hide his pleasure over the thought of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s centerpiece legislation being soundly rejected.

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Elik posts victory in state House race, hopes to 'dismantle the corrupt practices which have plagued Springfield'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 6, 2020

Amy Elik says she is going to Springfield with a clear and forceful mandate.

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Plummer warns voters not to be confused: 'The progressive tax will be a tax increase on everyone'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 2, 2020

Republican state Sen. Jason Plummer is warning Illinois residents to beware as they prepare to go to the polls.

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Babcock slams governor's renewed COVID mandates: 'People can’t afford to have their livelihoods just thrown aside'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 2, 2020

Former Republican state House candidate Mike Babcock wonders why things are different in the age of COVID-19 from the way they’ve always been.

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Elik fumes at governor's latest COVID restrictions: 'How out of touch he is with the citizens of downstate Illinois'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 1, 2020

Republican state House candidate Amy Elik rages that Gov. J.B. Pritzker has become Illinois’ biggest enemy for certain areas of the state.

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Plummer isn't surprised businesses are rebelling against COVID restrictions: 'People in Illinois have had enough'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 31, 2020

State Sen. Jason Plummer isn’t surprised to see Gov. J.B. Pritzker once again abusing his power when it comes to the COVID-19 crisis.

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Schimpf argues Madigan owes answers in ComEd probe: 'He has a moral responsibility'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 31, 2020

State Sen. Paul Schimpf believes Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan owes it to voters to be a standard-bearer in Springfield.

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Plummer blasts governor's progressive tax plan: 'The governor simply doesn’t understand how small business works'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 30, 2020

State Sen. Jason Plummer fumes Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s timing is about as bad as his policies.

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Babcock fumes at Springfield corruption: 'Nothing happens in Springfield until we get Mike Madigan out'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 30, 2020

Former Republican state House candidate Mike Babcock worries how much reform can truly come to Springfield as long as who he sees as the chief culprit of all the shenanigans remains in charge.