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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 23: Latino Caucus Invited Communities to Join Census Tour and Make Sure Everyone is Counted

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2019

To highlight the importance of participating in the 2020 Census, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, and State Sen. Omar Aquino, D-Chicago were inviting residents throughout the Chicagoland area to join them and fellow members of the Latino Caucus and the Illinois Latino Caucus Foundation on Saturday, Sept. 7 at their various visits of Latino-owned businesses, which include Mi Tierra en la Villita.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 40: Hutchinson law protects non-profits from tax hike

By Press release submission | Sep 4, 2019

Illinois non-profits will be spared a tax hike thanks to legislation passed by State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) that was signed into law on Friday by Gov. Pritzker.

Patrick Diorio donates $2,500 to Keith Pekau's election campaign

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 3, 2019

Patrick Diorio donated $2,500 to Republican Keith Pekau's election campaign committee, Keith For Mayor, on Sept. 3, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

David Colburn donates $1,000 to Roney Matthew's election campaign

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2019

David Colburn donated $1,000 to Independent Roney Matthew's election campaign committee, Friends for Donna Miller, on Sept. 1, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

David Colburn donates $1,000 to Donna Miller's election campaign

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2019

David Colburn donated $1,000 to Democrat Donna Miller's election campaign committee, Friends for Donna Miller, on Sept. 1, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

David Colburn donates $1,000 to D'tycoon Brown's election campaign

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2019

David Colburn donated $1,000 to D'tycoon Brown's election campaign committee, Friends for Donna Miller, on Sept. 1, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

David Colburn donates $1,000 to Mayers Richard's election campaign

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2019

David Colburn donated $1,000 to Mayers Richard's election campaign committee, Friends for Donna Miller, on Sept. 1, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Jay Curtis donates $1,000 to Michael E. Hastings' election campaign

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2019

Jay Curtis donated $1,000 to Democrat Michael E. Hastings' election campaign committee, Citizens for Michael E Hastings, on Aug. 31, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Orland Park Mayor Pekau criticizes court's handling of recent arrest of 3 armed felons

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 30, 2019

Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is saluting his police department for their work in the recent apprehension of three armed felons while launching an indictment of the system as a whole.

From Prairie State Wire

Former state Rep. Breen launches Fair Maps initiative

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month 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.

Top campaign contribution recipients in South Suburbs for the week of August 12

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 30, 2019

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in South Suburbs during the week of August 12.

John Koliopoulous donates $1,000 to Steve Landek's election campaign

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 29, 2019

John Koliopoulous donated $1,000 to Democrat Steve Landek's election campaign committee, Citizens for Steve Landek, on Aug. 29, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Jacqueline Rakers donates $2,500 to Napoleon Harris' election campaign

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 29, 2019

Jacqueline Rakers donated $2,500 to Democrat Napoleon Harris' election campaign committee, Friends of Napoleon Harris, on Aug. 29, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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

By LGIS News Service | Aug 29, 2019

Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson (D-40) 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.

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

By LGIS News Service | Aug 29, 2019

Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-17) 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.

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

By LGIS News Service | Aug 29, 2019

Sen. Michael E. Hastings (D-19) 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.

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

By LGIS News Service | Aug 29, 2019

Sen. Emil Jones, III (D-14) 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.

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

By LGIS News Service | Aug 29, 2019

Sen. Napoleon Harris, III (D-15) 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.

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

By LGIS News Service | Aug 29, 2019

Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-80) 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.

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

By LGIS News Service | Aug 29, 2019

Rep. Robert Rita (D-28) 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.