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Ruocco fights back against Hoffman mailer's tax increase and fee-hike allegations

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 17, 2016

Katherine Ruocco, Republican candidate for the District 113 state House seat, lashed out at her opponent, state Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Collinsville), after his recent mailer said she voted to raise property taxes and sewer fees.

With hometown's cornfields in mind, Shimkus supports Renewable Fuel Standard reform

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 14, 2016

Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) recently expressed his readiness to lead the House Energy and Commerce Committee, on which he is the senior member, in pushing for Renewable Fuel Standard reform.

Ruocco says devil's in the details of Hoffman's property-tax freeze votes

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 10, 2016

Katherine Ruocco, the Republican candidate for the District 113 state House seat, took to social media to challenge an assertion by her opponent, state Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Collinsville), concerning his votes for property tax freezes.

Babcock seeks fairness in school funding

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 10, 2016

Says budget, jobs and education are primary issues facing the state.

Babcock: Term limits needed to get rid of 'corrupt politicians' in Assembly

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 3, 2016

Mike Babcock, Republican candidate for the District 111 state House seat, spoke out on social media recently regarding term limits recently.

Babcock centers campaign around creating jobs, fixing budget

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 26, 2016

Job creation tops the list of priorities for Mike Babcock, the Republican candidate for House District 111.

Shimkus honored with NFIB business award

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 23, 2016

U.S. Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) recently received the honor of the Guardian of Small Business Award.

State House hopeful Babcock talks about taxes

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 11, 2016

"Stop the madness" is an ongoing theme in Mike Babcock's campaign for state House in District 111.

State House hopeful Ruocco ready to focus on key issues

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 11, 2016

Metro East's Katherine Ruocco, the Republican candidate for state House in District 113, spoke of the urgent issues that face Illinois recently: employment, state finances and reforms.

Illinois congressman calls for health care changes

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 7, 2016

Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) recently spoke out on the 2017 health insurance rates announced by the Illinois Department of Insurance.

State House hopeful Ruocco urges opponent to discuss real issues

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 17, 2016

The Republican candidate for House District 113, Katherine Ruocco, recently spoke out regarding her Democratic opponent, Jay Hoffman, and his refusal to discuss the issues that the state faces.

College-bound foster youths honored by DCFS

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 15, 2016

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) honored 53 college-bound scholarship recipients on Friday, who were selected from nearly 300 applicants.

Ruocco slams Hoffman for supporting unbalanced-budget bill

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 3, 2016

Republican candidate for House District 113 Katherine Ruocco blasted incumbent Jay Hoffman (D-District 113) for his support of the unbalanced budget passed by the House in May.

Babcock offers history of fiscal responsibility to voters

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 3, 2016

A lifelong House District 111 resident, Republican candidate Mike Babcock presents a positive record of fiscal responsibility to the voters.

Southwestern Illinois College rating downgraded by Moody's

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 27, 2016

Moody's Investor Services recently downgraded Southwestern Illinois College's general obligation debt from Aa2 to Aa3, placing Southwestern among the 15 Illinois community colleges downgraded due to the state's continuing budget problems.

UIC head softball coach moving on

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 13, 2016

Coach Venturella has accepted a coaching position at Washington University in St. Louis.

Rauner continues to seek compromise in budget impasse

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 28, 2016

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner indicated on Monday that he was willing to bargain with the Democratic majority legislature to solve the budget impasse.

Candidate Romanik disavowed by St. Clair County Republican Committee

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 24, 2016

The St. Clair County Republican Central Committee (SCCRCC) cut all ties with Republican candidate Bob Romanik in April after he verbally abused the GOP, its members and other candidates.

Bost slams NGA decision not to relocate in St. Clair County

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 22, 2016

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Dist. 12) expressed his disappointment at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's (NGA) recent decision to pass over St. Clair County in favor of North St. Louis for its new western headquarters.

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