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Team Madigan's efforts toward 'preserving their own political hide' fits the profile, Chicago GOP chair says

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 13, 2020

Chicago Republican Party Chairman Chris Cleveland sees nothing out of character about the way longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) is handling the ongoing sexual assault investigation involving McHenry County Board chairman and former state representative Jack Franks (R-Marengo).

From North Cook News

Government job force, not taxpayers, the big winner in progressive tax systems, Morrison says

By Glenn Minnis | 15 days ago

Republican Chairman of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Sean Morrison is sounding the alarm about the progressive income-tax system that Gov. J.B. Pritzker has been pushing to replace the state's current flat income-tax rate.

Progressive tax system would take Illinois' outmigration to a whole new level, GOP strategist says

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 8, 2020

Republican political strategist Chris Robling knows there is a method to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's and Illinois Democrats' madness in their pushing for a progressive income-tax system to replace the current flat-tax structure.

Former candidate Krupa warns voters that progressive plan is 'an attack on every taxpayer'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 8, 2020

Chicagoan David Krupa, a former candidate for 13th Ward Alderman, argues that no Illinois taxpayer will be safe from the abuses of the progressive tax system being championed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the state's Democratic leadership.

Chicago GOP chair likens progressive tax to 'eating your seed corn – much worse off in the long term'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 7, 2020

Chicago Republican Party Chairman Chris Cleveland quakes at the thought of voters passing a constitutional amendment appearing on the ballot in November that would replace the current flat income-tax rate in Illinois in favor of the progressive or graduated system being pushed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Democratic leaders.

Alleged subject of McClain email to receive $2.7M in pension payments, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 27, 2020

Although he now finds himself embroiled in the latest scandal involving Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), a former state worker's silence is expected to pay huge dividends in the years ahead.

Former candidate reflects on Madigan's 35-year reign as House speaker

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 25, 2020

Former Republican congressional candidate Dr. Jeff Leef wonders where Illinois might be without House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

Red light-camera activist supports comptroller's decision to forego late fees

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 23, 2020

WVON 1690-AM radio host Mark Wallace considers Illinois' red light-camera use as one example of a money-grabbing government taking advantage of its most vulnerable citizens.

From Prairie State Wire

ILGOP Chairman Schneider demands action as non-citizens were registered to vote in 2018

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider is demanding that a state-run program that automatically registers voters be immediately suspended amid reports that non-citizens were certified and cast votes in 2018.

Chicago income tax will drive earners, jobs out of city, GOP chair cautions

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 23, 2020

Chicago Republican Party Chairman Chris Cleveland shudders to think what more taxes could mean for already overburdened Illinois residents.

Kessem gains FOP endorsement for 41st Ward Republican Committeeman

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 20, 2020

The Board of Directors of the Fraternal Order of Police Chicago Lodge 7 has endorsed Northwest Side GOP Club Vice President Ammie Kessem in her run for 41st Ward Republican Committeeman.

'You should have been Trump's communications director,' Bannon tells AM 560 host Cortes

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 9, 2020

Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon spent at least part of his segment as Steve Cortes’ first official guest on his new AM 560 Radio show reminding the host that he may have actually missed his first calling.

GOP strategist forecasts an accelerated 'fiscal demise' if Chicago approves new 'LaSalle Street Tax'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 5, 2020

Republican political strategist Chris Robling does not mince words about his opinion of a plan to enact a margin tax on "businesses that conduct business in Chicago, minus certain labor costs."

Tax increases only compound Chicago's fiscal woes, 41st Ward GOP candidate Kessem argues

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 4, 2020

Northwest Side GOP Club Vice President Ammie Kessem (R-Chicago) can sum up Chicago's financial crisis in a couple of choice phrases that leave no doubt as to who is to blame.

Chicago's ride-share surcharges jump to highest in U.S.

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 3, 2020

The city of Chicago is now home to the highest ride-share surcharges in the U.S. after peak time rides in the Central Business District more than tripled at the start of the New Year.

Cook County GOP Chairman blames 'oversized, bloated government' for Chicago's onslaught of new taxes, fees

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 3, 2020

Cook County Board Commissioner and GOP Chair Sean Morrison argues that all the new taxes and fee increases that went into effect in Chicago on Jan. 1 provide a glaring example of what is wrong throughout Illinois state government.

Unhappy New Year for Chicago taxpayers, who ring in a wave of 2020 increases

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 2, 2020

Chicago Republican Party Chairman Chris Cleveland laments that despite entering a new year, the story remains the same when it comes to the city’s never-ending tax and fee increases.

Proft takes over on-air for former U.S. Rep. Walsh

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 2, 2020

Local talk radio host and conservative activist Dan Proft is headed for an even larger stage.

New wave of Chicago taxes are Democrats' way 'of keeping the man down,' GOP candidate Kessem says

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 1, 2020

Northwest Side GOP Vice President and 41st Ward Committeeman candidate Ammie Kessem is convinced that the tax and fee increases to take effect this week in Cook County will lead more Illinois residents to accepting an even harder reality.

Desperate measures for desperate times – Chicago's big bond sell-off

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 27, 2019

Chicago officials are moving to sell off billions of dollars in bonds, which, according to Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski, is an appropriately desperate move designed to buy the city some time to come up with a more sustainable solution to its economic crisis.