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Thursday, October 17, 2019

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From Prairie State Wire

New Planned Parenthood mega-clinic 'preying on pregnant women in Illinois and Missouri,' group says

By Glenn Minnis | 21 hours ago

With regard to Planned Parenthood's behemoth abortion facility that was built in secrecy near the southern Illinois-Missouri state line, leaders at the Thomas More Society insist they’ve seen this kind of thing before.

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Chicago Reader hosts Democratic presidential debate watch party

The Chicago Reader played host to a Democratic presidential debate watch party on Oct. 15 that was attended by party candidate Marianne Williamson.

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 16, 2019

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 4: Lightford hosts RALI CARES education trailer to combat opioid abuse

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

To continue efforts in combating the opioid crisis, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) partnered with the Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative and the Code 3 Association to bring the RALI CARES educational trailer to Hillside last week.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 1: Senator Munoz presents Break Every Chain

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

Assistant Majority Leader Tony Muñoz will host Break Every Chain, an event focused on combating breast cancer and domestic violence on October 17 at the National Latino Education Institute.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 5: Slaughter-Backed Measure Extends All Kids Program to 2024

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2019

To preserve Illinois families’ access to affordable health care for children, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation to extend the sunset date of the All Kids program.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 3: National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct. 15, 2019)

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2019

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we are proud to highlight the rich diversity of the Illinois House Democratic Caucus.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 40: Andrade Draws Attention to Start of Winter Energy Assistance Program

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2019

To help provide the community’s most vulnerable residents with utility bill assistance as the weather begins to cool down, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is drawing attention to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 27: Slaughter to Host Women’s Legislative Advisory Committee

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2019

State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D- Chicago, is inviting local residents to attend a Women’s Legislative Advisory Committee on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 6 to7:30 p.m. at his district office, located at 1234 W. 95th St. in Chicago.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 78: Lilly Meets with Lt. Gov. Stratton and Mayor Lightfoot at Black Caucus Retreat

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2019

Lilly Meets with Lt. Gov. Stratton and Mayor Lightfoot at Black Caucus Retreat

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 78: Lilly Spotlights Importance of Proactive Health Screenings during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

Lilly Spotlights Importance of Proactive Health Screenings during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer deems Planned Parenthood's Downstate mega-clinic 'a complete disaster'

By Glenn Minnis | 6 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is convinced that Planned Parenthood’s secret construction of a so-called mega abortion clinic in southern Illinois is a 'disaster' for the pro-life movement as well as state taxpayers.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois tops Kiplinger’s list of 'least tax-friendly' states in nation

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | 9 days ago

Illinois has been named the nation’s 'least tax-friendly' state in a new analysis by Kiplinger.

From Prairie State Wire

U.S. Senate Resolution: No bailing out Illinois

By Karen Kidd | 9 days ago

The Land of Lincoln is suffering a number of financial woes, fueled in large part by unfunded pension liabilities, but neither Illinois nor any other state should expect a bailout from Uncle Sam, according to a resolution introduced into the senate last summer.

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Northwest Side GOP Club VP lashes out at mayor for Arena hiring, stifling 45th Ward alderman

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 7, 2019

Northwest Side GOP Club Vice President Ammie Kessem does not know what infuriates her more, the fact that Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot gave former city alderman John Arena a six-figure job paid for by taxpayers, or the way Lightfoot has defended her actions since they became public knowledge.

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Chicago's 39th Ward candidate raises questions about mayor's plan for set-asides for gay contractors

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 7, 2019

Candidate for Chicago's 39th Ward committeemen Barry Bebart is warning Mayor Lori Lightfoot that the 'set-asides' she wants to implement for gay city contractors may have the opposite effect of what she claims to be seeking.

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Cook County GOP commissioner speaks out against set-aside contracts

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 7, 2019

Cook County Republican Board Commissioner Sean Morrison has a simple but stern philosophy when it comes to the way Chicago business is conducted.

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Political strategist sees flaws in Chicago mayor's plan for set-aside contracts

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 7, 2019

Republican political strategist Chris Robling points to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan of creating 'set-asides' for city contractors who identify as gay as an example of good intentions gone awry.

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Chicago Teachers Union threatens third strike in seven years

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 7, 2019

With the threat of a third Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) strike in the last seven years hanging in the balance, Illinois taxpayers could soon be forced to pay at least $1.1 billion in order to hammer out a deal.

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Bankruptcy a likely outcome for Chicago, says journalist close to the Detroit case

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 7, 2019

USA Today business reporter Nathan Bomey is as confident about predicting the City of Chicago's future as he is concerned about what he sees in it.