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Op-Ed (Robert Kelsey): Strong-Arm Tactic Wrong Approach for Unions to Grow Membership

While I care deeply about working people and proudly spent 27 years in the Pipefitters Local 597, strong arm tactics are not an effective way for unions to make their voice heard. #tactic

Chicago Epa Workers Placed on Leave, Targeted for Political Retaliation After Signing Letter of Dissent

144 EPA workers across the country, and at least 31 in Chicago’s Region 5 headquarters, received notice they were being placed on leave Thursday morning. #dissent

Kiana Belcher Enters Cook County Commissioner Race, Vows Bold Reforms and Honest Leadership

Belcher hopes to inspire voters to envision a district that prioritizes solutions, inclusion, and strong leadership rooted in community values. #kianabelcher

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Threatens Behavioral Health Care for 134,000 Illinoisans

“We are urging every member of Illinois’ congressional delegation—Republican or Democrat—to stand up for their constituents and reject any legislation that dismantles access to behavioral health care. #healthcare

Rep. Adam Niemerg Introduces Measure Restoring Control of Solar Developments back to County Governments

Niemerg has filed a measure House Bill 4078 that would return solar regulation back to county governments and would allow county governments to enact their own solar policies. #solar

Trustee Kiana Belcher Launches Campaign for Cook County 5th District Commissioner with Powerful Kickoff and Community Momentum

Fresh off winning her second term as a Village of Dolton Trustee, earning over 80% of the vote—Belcher wasted no time after the announcement. #campaign

Op-Ed: Senator Patrick Joyce (June 2025)

This June, I’m proud to share progress on legislation and initiatives that strengthen our communities, enhance public safety, and invest in the future of our region. #op-ed

IL Freedom Caucus: Gov. Illinois Can’t Afford Another Four Years of Pritzker’s Bad Policies

We can’t allow Governor Pritzker’s presidential bid to get any momentum and the way to do that is to stop him in 2026. He has already set our state back financially and morally. #re-election

Illinois U.S. Senator opposes ‘life-changing’ school choice legislation

A provision in the bill would allow donors to lower their tax liability by donating to accredited scholarship-granting organizations, with a credit up to $5,000 or 10% of their adjusted gross income. #legislation

Pritzker running for 3rd term, running mate not yet announced

Pritzker made the announcement Thursday at the same Chicago Park District fieldhouse where he launched his first campaign eight years ago. #campaign

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