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Steve Cortes on Rep. Kelly opposing SAVE Act: ‘Only radicals pretend there is something wrong with requiring ID’

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said Rep. Robin Kelly’s opposition to the SAVE Act goes against 80% of Americans who “demand sensible Voter ID requirements.”

By South Cook News | Apr 17, 2025

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Cook County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

Municipal officials in Cook County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

By South Cook News | Mar 27, 2025

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Orland Park mayoral candidate Dodge supported by organizations funding leftist candidates, Hamas

By South Cook News reports | Mar 25, 2025

Jim Dodge, a candidate for Mayor of Orland Park challenging two-term Mayor Keith Pekau, is drawing attention for the support behind his campaign.

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State Rep. Gonzalez: Pritzker calling Republicans nazis 'is within the context of inhumanity through Trump's directives'

By South Cook News | Feb 27, 2025

State Representative Edgar Gonzalez Jr. said that Governor J.B. Pritzker's comparison of Republicans to Nazis was "within the context of inhumanity through Trump's directives."

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Sen. Curran on former House Speaker Madigan's verdict: 'The jury has spoken'

By South Cook News | Feb 18, 2025

John Curran, a senator for Illinois State Senate District 41, has commented on the mixed verdicts in the Michael Madigan case.

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Sen. Curran on bill expelling students for sexual violence: 'There are clear consequences'

By South Cook News | Feb 11, 2025

State Senator John Curran has announced his co-sponsorship of Senate Bill 98, a legislative proposal mandating the expulsion of students who commit sexual assault at school.

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State Representative Nicole La Ha: ' Human trafficking is a grave violation of human rights'

By South Cook News | Jan 8, 2025

State Representative Nicole La Ha expressed her commitment to combating human trafficking and advocating for stronger protections for survivors.

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Orland Park Mayor Pekau questions Jim Dodge’s record ahead of mayoral race

By South Cook News | Nov 22, 2024

As Jim Dodge officially entered the race for Orland Park mayor by filing his petitions, incumbent Mayor Keith Pekau and the People Over Politics candidates released a pointed statement demanding answers from Dodge regarding his past actions while in office.

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Illinois State House District 30 candidate: 'I want to thank everyone who supported me during this campaign'

By South Cook News | Nov 13, 2024

Patricia Bonk, a candidate for Illinois State House District 30, acknowledged the outcome of the General Election in a Facebook post dated November 5.

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Illinois State House District 36 candidate: 'As I reflect today I am reminded of how much I have to be grateful for in life'

By South Cook News | Nov 13, 2024

Christine Shanahan McGovern, a candidate for Illinois State House District 36, acknowledged the election results in a Facebook post on November 6.

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Illinois State House District 36 candidate: 'Prayers for CPD'

By South Cook News | Nov 5, 2024

Illinois State House District 36 candidate Christine Shanahan McGovern reacted to a police shooting in a November 5 Facebook post, stating, "Prayers for CPD."

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Sen. John Curran: 'My prayers are with Trooper Thompson’s family, loved ones and brothers and sisters at the Illinois State Police'

By South Cook News | Oct 22, 2024

State Senator John Curran expressed his condolences to those who knew Illinois State Police (ISP) Trooper Corey S. Thompsen in an October 18 Facebook post, stating, "My prayers are with Trooper Thompson’s family, loved ones and brothers and sisters at the Illinois State Police."

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House District 36 candidate Shanahan McGovern: ‘Crime versus community safety should not even be a debate’

By Chicago City Wire reports | 6 months ago

Christine Shanahan McGovern, the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 36, has issued a strong response to the recent endorsement of GOP candidate Bob Fioretti by civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson.

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Ives: ‘Democrats and unions are spending big to try to keep Joyce in office’

By Kankakee Times reports | 6 months ago

Former state legislator and gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives has raised concerns about the heavy financial backing Democrat Patrick Joyce is receiving from unions and party affiliates as he seeks re-election.

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Ives: ‘Patrick Joyce voted to mandate that all bathrooms in public schools with students in 4th grade or higher have tampons in the boys bathrooms in Illinois’

By Kankakee Times reports | 6 months ago

Former state legislator and gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives is comparing State Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) to vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

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Sen. John Curran: 'We are moving forward in calling for an audit of DCFS’ actions, payments and communications with this center'

By South Cook News | Oct 8, 2024

Senator John Curran addressed concerns regarding Aunt Martha's Home in Chicago, stating, "My colleagues and I have been shocked to read about the alleged abuse of children and arrests of staff for abuse at the state-funded facility Aunt Martha’s Home in Chicago," in an October 7 Facebook post.

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Polling shows Shanahan McGovern ahead in 36th House District: ‘It's exciting because my hard work is finally paying off’

By South Cook News reports | Oct 8, 2024

Christine Shanahan McGovern is gaining momentum in her campaign for State Representative in Illinois' 36th House District, according to a new poll.

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Illinois State House District 36 candidate: ' My response was EVERY AMERICAN needs better security.'

By South Cook News | Oct 7, 2024

Christine Shanahan McGovern, a candidate for Illinois State House District 36, emphasized the need for enhanced border security in a Facebook post dated October 2. She said, "During my interview I was asked if President Trump needed better security."

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OPINION: Black and Orange Replaces The Old Blue in 2024

By LeAlan Jones | Sep 17, 2024

The failures of the Barack Obama era will be the primary reason Donald Trump is re-elected to the White House. "The rising tide didn't lift all ships." Kamala Harris can't ride the coattails of consolidating the Negro voter with a similar fervor as Obama did in 2008. The Obama voter knows exactly who Kamala is and she's not like them. She doesn't have 306 Electoral Votes.

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Illinois State House District 36 candidate: 'The reality of this mass illegal immigration with unaccompanied minors is slavery'

By South Cook News | Sep 14, 2024

Illinois State House District 36 candidate Christine Shanahan McGovern addressed issues of illegal immigration and human trafficking in a Facebook post dated September 12. "The left wants all of this DEI and open borders but turns their backs on this," she said.