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Illinois new gun ban 'isn't good for business,' according to Tinley Park store owner

By Solange DeLisle | Mar 7, 2023

The owner of a Tinley Park sporting goods store said a new state law that banned the sale of certain firearms "isn't good for business" and has already translated in a drop in sales over the last month compared to the previous year.

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Pekau: 'The priority of the government should be to keep law abiding citizens safe not to give criminals a free pass'

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 29, 2022

Republican candidate for Illinois' 6th Congressional District Keith Pekau is warning voters that it could soon be the norm for charged defendants to continue to commit crimes instead of being housed in jail because of laws in the so-called SAFE-T Act.

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O'Donovan: 'this is a great resource for not only our students but our parents'

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 19, 2022

A group of teachers, support staff and administrators at Elementary School District 159 in Cook County presented a new math curriculum for the district at a board of education meeting in July.

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Pekau requests 'aid' from Lightfoot: Chicagoans 'fled into the suburbs to escape the violence, corruption'

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 10, 2022

Keith Pekau, Orland Park mayor and Republican congressional candidate for Illinois' 6th District, criticized Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot for asking for donations for migrants coming to her city from Texas.

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Pekau: 'We must push back in November, or this is only going to get worse'

By Solange DeLisle | Jul 20, 2022

After visiting Chicago Police Officer Daniel Golden who continues to recover after he was paralyzed in an off-duty shooting on July 9, Orland Park Mayor and the Republican candidate for Illinois' 6th Congressional District Keith Pekau called for voters to "push back" come November.

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Pekau: 'It's time for the government to do something about our economy'

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 23, 2022

As people across Illinois continue to struggle with the rising costs associated with record inflation, one GOP congressional candidate believes high costs are forcing people in Illinois to make tough decisions.

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Curran calls for 'legislative fix' to SAFE-T Act: 'There's no magic to cash bail'

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 14, 2022

Illinois State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) and other Republican lawmakers have publicly spoken out against the bill known as the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act.

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Stephens asks for prayers for CPD officer 'shot in the line of duty' as search for suspects continues

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 3, 2022

A Chicago Police Department officer remains in the hospital in serious, but stable condition after she was shot while trying to conduct a traffic stop in West Englewood during the early evening hours of June 1.

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Miller says Pritzker 'just seems to get drunk on power and thinks he's the ultimate authority on everything'

By Solange DeLisle | Feb 12, 2022

State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) believes his constituents are "a lot worse off" under the leadership of Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) who – in one study – was ranked among the worst governors in the nation for COVID mitigations.

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HANA Center Community organizer objects to proposed Cook County judicial subcircuit map

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 4, 2022

People representing different minority groups appear to have some concerns about the proposed Cook County judicial subcircuit maps and even spoke out against it in front of state lawmakers.

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Hastings praises Lincoln-Way Marching Band for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade performance

By Solange DeLisle | Dec 3, 2021

State Sen. Michael Hastings (R-Frankfort) applauded the Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 marching band for their performance in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

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Curran chats with constituents over coffee

By Solange DeLisle | Dec 3, 2021

Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) spent some time this week talking with and listening to the concerns of his constituents at an event in Willowbrook.