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ILGOP adds Cook County Circuit Court Clerk to 'Democrat Crime Ring Tracker'

By Glenn Minnis | 14 hours ago

The Illinois Republican Party has updated its Illinois Democrat Crime Ring Tracker to include the name of Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown.

From Prairie State Wire

New session will reveal how serious Pritzker is about independent mapmaking

By Glenn Minnis | 1 day ago

All eyes will be on Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker at the start of the new session to see if the Democratic leader has any intention of making good on his pledge to bring fair electoral mapmaking to the state.

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Environmental activist brings urban cleanup project to Englewood

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 5, 2019

CNN political commentator Steve Cortes considers environmental activist Scott Presler’s recent foray into the Englewood neighborhood as a win-win situation.

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Democratic Sen. Martinez demands answers from party chair Madigan

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 4, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Iris Martinez (D-Chicago) is demanding that Democratic Party Chairman Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) take responsibility, one way or the other, for the cloud of corruption hanging over the state legislature.

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Rep. Tarver's arrest raises doubts about his ability to govern, activist says

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 4, 2019

Chicago Guns Matter president and co-founder Rhonda Ezell questions whether Illinois state Rep. Curtis Tarver (D-Chicago) is the right man for the job he holds, considering his recent misdemeanor charge of illegal possession of a firearm.

From South Cook News

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15: Harris to assists Will County residents with winter clothing drive.

By Press release submission | 4 days ago

State Senator Napoleon Harris III (D-Chicago) will help Will County residents stay warm during the winter by partnering with fellow lawmakers to launch a winter clothing drive.

Rick Roman donates $1,500 to Brian Hopkins' election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 3, 2019

Rick Roman donated $1,500 to Democrat Brian Hopkins' election campaign committee, Hopkins for Chicago, on Dec. 3, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Paul Fitzpatrick donates $2,500 to Brian Hopkins' election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 3, 2019

Paul Fitzpatrick donated $2,500 to Democrat Brian Hopkins' election campaign committee, Hopkins for Chicago, on Dec. 3, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Rick Roman donates $1,500 to Hopkins Brian's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 3, 2019

Rick Roman donated $1,500 to Democrat Hopkins Brian's election campaign committee, Hopkins for Chicago, on Dec. 3, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Paul Fitzpatrick donates $2,500 to Hopkins Brian's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 3, 2019

Paul Fitzpatrick donated $2,500 to Democrat Hopkins Brian's election campaign committee, Hopkins for Chicago, on Dec. 3, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Matthew Cairo donates $2,000 to Christopher Taliaferro's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 3, 2019

Matthew Cairo donated $2,000 to Democrat Christopher Taliaferro's election campaign committee, Friends of Chris Taliaferro, on Dec. 3, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 27: Slaughter Partners with CAPs to Host a Career and Job Readiness Workshop

By Press release submission | Dec 2, 2019

To provide job opportunities for the community and connect residents with employers, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently partnered with Community Assistance Programs (CAPs) to host a Career and Job Readiness Workshop.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 34: Smith Highlights Small Business Saturday, Encourages Residents to Shop Local

By Press release submission | Dec 2, 2019

With the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, state Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, was encouraging residents to support and celebrate small, local community businesses this Saturday in recognition of Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 78: Lilly-Backed Law Promotes Health Care for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients

By Press release submission | Dec 2, 2019

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From DuPage Policy Journal

Congressional candidate Ives vows to assert her contempt for political corruption at the national level

By Glenn Minnis | 7 days ago

Illinois congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is vowing to continue to be a thorn in the side of longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

Robert Tierney donates $1,000 to Joseph D. Cook's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 29, 2019

Robert Tierney donated $1,000 to Democrat Joseph D. Cook's election campaign committee, Friends of Joe Cook, on Nov. 29, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Denis Pierce donates $10,000 to Richard Boykin's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 29, 2019

Denis Pierce donated $10,000 to Democrat Richard Boykin's election campaign committee, Friends of Richard Boykin, on Nov. 29, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois GOP calls for 'Democratic leaders to speak up' in light of new missteps by a Madigan associate

By Glenn Minnis | 10 days ago

The Illinois Republican Party is wondering how much longer longtime Democratic House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) can feign ignorance with the strong scent of corruption swirling all around him.

Dennis Culloton donates $1,500 to Brian Hopkins' election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 27, 2019

Dennis Culloton donated $1,500 to Democrat Brian Hopkins' election campaign committee, Hopkins for Chicago, on Nov. 27, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Larry Soldinger donates $2,000 to Bob Fioretti's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 27, 2019

Larry Soldinger donated $2,000 to Bob Fioretti's election campaign committee, Friends of Bob Fioretti, on Nov. 27, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).