Metro East Sun

Rep. Meier donates his pay raise to local charities

By Robert Hadley | Aug 1, 2019

After leaders in the General Assembly scuttled a bill blocking a constitutionally mandated pay increase, Illinois state Rep. Charles Meier (R-Okawville) has pledged to donate his raise to five local charities.

From DuPage Policy Journal

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.

Midterm election decides General Assembly, clerk race, others

By Robert Hadley | Nov 11, 2018

Madison County Clerk Debbie Ming-Mendoza staved off a challenge from Stephen J. Adler, a Republican, retaining her seat by 53-47 margin, in the Nov. 6 general election.

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.

Rep. Katie Stuart sold out to Madigan, new ad for Dwight Kay says

By Robert Hadley | Oct 29, 2018

A digital ad released Monday by the Liberty Principles PAC showcases how Republican state House candidate Dwight D. Kay is willing to fight House Speaker Michael Madigan to block a property tax hike.

From SW Illinois News

Friess receives top non-incumbent NRA rating, despite Costello's denials

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Although David Friess, the Republican candidate for the 116th House District, received a top rating from the NRA, state Rep. Jerry Costello II (D-Red Bud) continues to send postcards to voters claiming Friess has a “?” rating.

From SW Illinois News

Friess says NRA survey rating is wrong, resubmits responses

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Touting his “proud” NRA membership and support for Second Amendment rights, Illinois House candidate David Friess claims his National Rifle Association (NRA) rating was an error.

From SW Illinois News

Friess honors victims of 9/11

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Republican David Friess, District 116 Republican candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives, recently took to social media to honor those killed on 9/11.

From SW Illinois News

Luechtefeld endorses Friess for state representative

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Former Illinois lawmaker Dave Luechtefeld recently endorsed David Friess for the 116th District seat in the Illinois House of Representatives.

Patton says volunteers are key for November win

By Robert Hadley | Sep 12, 2018

With the November general election just weeks away, 56th District state Senate candidate Hal Patton is calling for volunteers to help his campaign reach constituents.

Patton welcomes SIU-Edwardsville students as November election fast approaches

By Robert Hadley | Sep 7, 2018

State Senate candidate Hal Patton has been busy in the tri-county area ahead of November’s general election for the 56th District seat.

From SW Illinois News

Friess joins Bost, Severin in campaign to Waterloo, Du Quoin

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

David Friess, the Republican House candidate for Illinois’ 116th District, recently traveled to Waterloo to team up with U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Illinois) in his campaign to flip Democratic control of state government.

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 SW Illinois News

Friess questions Costello's reluctance to back term limits

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Republican David Friess, a candidate in Illinois’ 116th District race for the House of Representatives, wonders why his Democratic rival hasn’t signed a pledge to enact legislative term limits.

Shimkus endorsement helps relaunch Patton's Senate campaign

By Robert Hadley | Aug 23, 2018

A tour of state Senate hopeful Hal Patton’s new campaign digs was more than a housewarming, as the 56th District candidate also was endorsed by U.S. Rep. John Shimkus (R-Illinois).

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

5 GOP House candidates to discuss 'infiltrating the Springfield Machine'

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Five Republican candidates who will be on November’s ballots in districts across Illinois will hold a press conference at 4:30 p.m. Thursday to answer the question “What Happens When Conservative Reformers Infiltrate the Springfield Machine?”

From Prairie State Wire

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

By Robert Hadley | 7 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.

Babcock: Lawmakers don't deserve pay raise suggested by Bristow

By Robert Hadley | Apr 24, 2018

To the dismay of her Republican opponent for the 111th District House seat, Rep. Monica Bristow's (D-Godfrey) sought to advance a pay hike for herself and other lawmakers during a recent floor debate.

Hildenbrand pushing tax cuts to grow state revenue

By Robert Hadley | Mar 27, 2018

The current deficit crisis is one factor that motivated Republican Tonya Hildenbrand of Belleville to seek the seat being vacated by Sen. James Clayborne (D-Belleville) in the 57th District.