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GOP turns to paper to speak truth on power politics

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 28, 2017

The Illinois Republican Party turned to the Belleville News Democrat recently to illustrate some of its contentions regarding the new state budget.

Illinois Opportunity Project leader joins Rauner campaign push

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner's campaign committee has hired Matt Besler, president of the Illinois Opportunity Project, as its chief adviser, the non-profit advocacy announced on Monday.

SIUE boasts first finish in Learfield top 100 sports programs

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 14, 2017

The Cougars have clawed their way into the Learfield Directors' Cup rankings for the first time, according to Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville's (SIUE) website.

Workers' comp fraud can't be left on back burner, law firm argues

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 2, 2017

The budget battle in the Illinois Statehouse has allowed workers' compensation fraud to continue largely unchecked, the law firm Keefe, Campbell, Biery & Associates (KCBA) contends.

Davidsmeyer remembers fallen law officers at memorial service

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 12, 2017

State Representative CD Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) said after attending a Springfield ceremony for fallen law enforcement officers recently that he "prayed for the day" when no more names are added to the Illinois Peace Officer Memorial Service.

Budget breakdown lands Illinois one step from junk bond rating

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 8, 2017

Illinois did something this week that no state has ever done: received a downgraded credit rating to near-junk bond status.

Jersey County accused of 'dirty' voter rolls

By Ruth de Jauregui | Apr 22, 2017

Jersey County is one of 24 Illinois counties that have more registered voters than citizens of voting age, a conservative watchdog group said in a notice-of-violation letter to the state recently.

Shimkus praises Republican health care plan

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 20, 2017

ACA replacement is just what constituents demanded, congressman says

East St. Louis middle school ranked worst in US

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 27, 2017

Money & Career Cheat Sheet recently published a list of the 20 worst schools in America, with Illinois' East St. Louis-Lincoln Middle School ranked worst in the nation.

Code RED signups available in Belleville

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 13, 2017

City offers community notification enrollment to local residents; emergency notifications sent out by email, text or phone.

Shimkus, other GOP chairs applaud Trump's pipeline decisions

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 29, 2017

U.S. Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) joined his colleagues Greg Waldon (R-OR) and Fred Upton (R-MI) in applauding President Donald Trump's executive action approving the Keystone and Dakota Access oil pipelines.

Metro East representatives targeted for support of Madigan

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 15, 2017

Four Metro East state representatives were recently targeted by Illinois GOP robocalls.

GOP website adds 3 lawmakers to list of Madigan allies

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 9, 2017

The Illinois Republican Party added three more names to www.BossMadigan.com this week: state Sen. Bill Haine (D-Alton), state Rep. Eddie Jackson (D-East St. Louis) and state Representative-elect Mike Halpin (D-Rock Island).

Hoffman is latest lawmaker called out on BossMadigan.com

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 19, 2016

State Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Collinsville) is one of the latest additions to the Illinois Republican Party's new website, www.BossMadigan.com. The website spotlights links between Democratic legislators and House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

GOP picks Dems' brains to gauge support for Madigan to remain speaker

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 12, 2016

As January approaches, the Illinois Republican Party is pressing Democratic members of the House to reveal their plans for the election of the new state House speaker.

Lawmakers' paycheck lawsuit, House speaker race deepen strife

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 12, 2016

Six of Illinois' Democratic state House lawmakers waited until Comptroller Leslie Munger's last day in office before filing a lawsuit to seek withheld paychecks.

ILGOP slams 'dirty, Chicago-style' mailer on two judges' appellate races

By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 4, 2016

Illinois Republican Party (ILGOP) Chairman Tim Schneider said a mailer sent out to GOP voters by the Fair Courts Now political action committee is misleading.

Babcock chastises Beiser for not signing term limits pledge

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 24, 2016

Mike Babcock, Republican candidate for the District 111 state House race, took to social media to challenge his opponent, state Rep. Daniel Beiser (D-Alton), on term limits.

Inspired by veterans' service, Babcock pledges to work for balanced budget

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 17, 2016

Metro East's Mike Babcock, the Republican contender for the District 111 state House seat, recently took to social media to express his appreciation for military veterans and their service.

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