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175 Illinois nursing homes rated ‘much below average’ in federal database

By LGIS News Service | 5 days ago

The number of Illinois nursing homes ranked “much below average” now numbers 175, according to a database managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois socialists get behind Sanders, Foxx, Newman in March primaries

By LGIS News Service | 1 month ago

Illinois voters supportive of the United States adopting a socialist economic and political system have been campaigning vigorously for three marquee candidates on the March 17 Democrat primary ballot.

From South Cook News

Far-left Illinois donors prioritize Foxx, Newman in March primaries

By LGIS News Service | 2 months ago

Illinois’ most prolific left-leaning donors are prioritizing two candidates this primary season: Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx of Flossmoor and congressional hopeful Marie Newman of Palos Park.

Time to move away from your "white bread" suburb, Oak Park housing activist group says

By LGIS News Service | Oct 19, 2019

A taxpayer-backed Oak Park non-profit that aims to convince black and hispanic renters to move to the town is trying a new tactic: panning rival suburbs as undesirable for having too many white residents.

Analysis: 12K West Cook property owners didn’t pay 2018 real estate taxes

By LGIS News Service | Oct 4, 2019

The threat of local government seizing and auctioning off one’s property once motivated Illinoisans to promptly pay their real estate taxes. Or else.

Harmon refuses to disavow Sandoval’s role in mock Trump assassination pics

By LGIS News Service | Aug 29, 2019

Sen. Don Harmon (D-39) refused to join the call for state Sen. Martin Sandoval to step down over photos taken at a recent fundraiser for the Chicago Democrat showed guests pointing a gun at President Trump.

Glowiak refuses to disavow Sandoval’s role in mock Trump assassination pics

By LGIS News Service | Aug 29, 2019

Sen. Suzy Glowiak (D-24) refused to join the call for state Sen. Martin Sandoval to step down over photos taken at a recent fundraiser for the Chicago Democrat showed guests pointing a gun at President Trump.

Hernandez refuses to disavow Sandoval’s role in mock Trump assassination pics

By LGIS News Service | Aug 29, 2019

Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez (D-24) refused to join the call for state Sen. Martin Sandoval to step down over photos taken at a recent fundraiser for the Chicago Democrat showed guests pointing a gun at President Trump.

Welch refuses to disavow Sandoval’s role in mock Trump assassination pics

By LGIS News Service | Aug 29, 2019

Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch (D-7) refused to join the call for state Sen. Martin Sandoval to step down over photos taken at a recent fundraiser for the Chicago Democrat showed guests pointing a gun at President Trump.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Training session planned for all area GOP committeemen, county chairmen and candidates

By LGIS News Service | 7 months ago

Training meetings for all GOP committeemen, county chairmen and candidates will be held throughout the State of Illinois from now through the Fall.

Roll Call: Durkin votes against legalizing recreational marijuana

By LGIS News Service | Aug 9, 2019

State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-82) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

Roll Call: Hernandez votes for legalizing recreational marijuana

By LGIS News Service | Aug 9, 2019

State Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez (D-24) on May 31 voted for legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

Roll Call: Harmon votes for legalizing recreational marijuana

By LGIS News Service | Aug 8, 2019

State Sen. Don Harmon (D-39) on May 29 voted for legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

Roll Call: Glowiak votes for legalizing recreational marijuana

By LGIS News Service | Aug 8, 2019

State Sen. Suzy Glowiak (D-24) on May 29 voted for legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

Amid legal trouble, FBI investigation, Madigan receives $57,800 from Welch

By LGIS News Service | Jul 30, 2019

House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) hit up fellow lawmakers for contributions to cover his mounting legal costs and state Rep. Chris Welch (D-Hillside) came through to the tune of $57,800 earlier this month.

Roll Call: Durkin votes against constitutional amendment on progressive tax

By LGIS News Service | Jul 25, 2019

State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-82) on May 27 voted against allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.

Roll Call: Hernandez votes in favor of constitutional amendment on progressive tax

By LGIS News Service | Jul 25, 2019

State Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez (D-24) on May 27 voted in favor of allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.

Roll Call: Welch votes in favor of constitutional amendment on progressive tax

By LGIS News Service | Jul 25, 2019

State Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch (D-7) on May 27 voted in favor of allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.

Roll Call: Harmon votes in favor of constitutional amendment on progressive tax

By LGIS News Service | Jul 24, 2019

State Sen. Don Harmon (D-39) on May 1 voted in favor of allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.

Roll Call: Glowiak votes in favor of constitutional amendment on progressive tax

By LGIS News Service | Jul 24, 2019

State Sen. Suzy Glowiak (D-24) on May 1 voted in favor of allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.