State Rep. Tom Demmer suggested that Illinois make Aug.4 (Obama's birthday) a commemorative day rather than a state holiday to avoid incurring an estimated $20 million annually in personnel costs and lost productivity.
By Illinois ReviewIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker is once again turning his attention toward Washington and President Donald Trump, this time demanding that Congress redirect $1 billion earmarked for...
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By Mark Weyermuller, Opinion ContributorLast Sunday, the sound of bagpipes and drums echoed through downtown Chicago as thousands gathered to honor the 608 Chicago Police officers who have...
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By Illinois ReviewAfter explosive FOIA findings revealed State Senator Jason Plummer missed more than 35 percent of legislative days in Springfield over a two-year period, the Edwardsville Republican...
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By Illinois ReviewConservative frustration with State Senator Jason Plummer is rapidly boiling over behind the scenes, as multiple sources tell Illinois Review that serious discussions are now underway...
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By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-Chief & Opinion ContributorIllinois Republicans don’t have the luxury of ignoring failure – not in a state dominated by Democrats, and certainly not within their...
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