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From Prairie State Wire

GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

Morris City Council approves funding for Grundy County Historical Society

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 6, 2019

The City of Morris is set to pump nearly $15,000 into the budget of the Grundy County Historical Society (GCHS) to aid with safety upgrades.

From Prairie State Wire

Ideas Illinois chairman calls Pritzker's promotion of fair tax proposal 'inappropriate at best,' illegal at worst

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

As chairman of the Vote No on the Blank Check Amendment, Greg Baise is demanding that Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker put an end to what he sees as an abuse of state taxpayers.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois property taxes continue to stifle housing market, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

Housing sales in Illinois continue to lag below the national average as the state's rising property taxes have all but crippled the market.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives not surprised that Exelon, ComEd, Madigan are key figures in federal corruption probe

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

Jeanne Ives is not surprised to hear that Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) may be at the heart of a widening public corruption probe centered on Commonwealth Edison's lobbying practices.

Grundy County residents invited to Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan update on Tuesday

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 19, 2019

Grundy County residents are being encouraged to turn out on Oct. 22 for a discussion on the upcoming update of the Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.

From Prairie State Wire

Unredacted Sandoval warrant reveals 'a crime ring masquerading as a political party,' ILGOP chairman says

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

The Illinois Republican Party points to the recent raid on the home and offices of longtime state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) as an illustration of just how far the state's Democrats are willing to go to impose their will.

From Metro East Sun

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

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years 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.

Sen. Rezin enlists voters to contribute to Veterans Day 'Wall of Honor'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 5, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is soliciting the help of constituents in constructing a “Wall of Honor” at the Illinois state Capital to mark the upcoming Veterans Day holiday.

Grundy County EMA trains families in disaster preparedness

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 27, 2019

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is spearheading a drive to educate families across the state about disaster preparation.

From Chicago City Wire

Taxes will continue to rise until there is pension reform, says WFLD Fox president and GM

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

WFLD Fox 32 Chicago President and General Manager Dennis Welsh did not mince words about the perilous place Illinois’ growing pension crisis has left the state in during a recently aired editorial on the network in which he predicted voters are primed for revolt given anything short of pension reform.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

From Prairie State Wire

Motorists get no relief from periodic efforts to eliminate Illinois' toll system, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

The prospect of Illinois' tollways becoming “freeways” has proven to be an agonizingly slow process that still has not come close to fruition.

Agreement for rail bridge in Minooka approved by Grundy County Board

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 30, 2019

The Grundy County Board and Wisconsin Central LTD have reached agreement on a plan paving the way for an extension of the rail bridge crossing at Ridge Road in Minooka.

From Prairie State Wire

Former state Rep. Breen launches Fair Maps initiative

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

Former state Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) is leading the charge for a constitutional amendment on the 2020 ballot that would create fair legislative maps for Illinois, launching a new website today.

Grundy County Jail in Morris passes state inspection

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 9, 2019

The Grundy County Jail has been deemed in full compliance with Illinois county Jail Standards after a recent inspection.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois home values show little growth compared to neighbors, rest of U.S., Wirepoints reports

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois ranked near the bottom in average U.S. home values over a 12-year period ending in 2017, according to a new Wirepoints report.

Indiana ups the ante on Chicago's casino plans

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 3, 2019

The City of Chicago’s best laid plans for generating more revenue for its cash-strapped coffers may have to run through neighboring Indiana.

Rep. Parkhurst extends deadline for fall interns

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 31, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) has extended the deadline for those wanting to learn the inner workings of her operation.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives to run in 6th District Republican primary

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

For former Illinois state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton), her recent decision to run in 2020 against U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in the 6th Congressional District comes down to her love for America.