Politics

“There is never a good time to increase the cost of gasoline for working families, but this is especially true during a period of record inflation,” said Josh Sharp, CEO of the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association. #IllinoisFuelAndRetailAssociation

“I am looking forward to serving the Southland community in this new role and bringing attention to the all of the educational pathways this outstanding community college has to offer,” said Lockett. #SouthSuburbanCollege

Under law, the deputy supervisor was required to be someone who was already on the board.  #ThorntonTownship

“So if I am to be removed, let us tell the truth on what is going on here... I am being targeted because I refuse to accept government overreach in America, especially in our state of Illinois,” said Cruz. #RobCruz

“I grew up in a single-parent household and I know from experience what it feels like to not be sure whether you’ll have enough money to keep the heat on in the winter,” said Rush. #BobbyRush

“Part of my experience as a public defender, I found that my clients were hated by the clerks, sheriffs, judges and prosecutors and treated with disrespect on occasion. One thing I vowed as being a judge is that everyone would be treated with dignity and respect,” said Donnelly. #DonnellyForJudge

Sources have confirmed that Diante Johnson's exploration for the seat could foretell a Republican victory for the contentious gerrymandered seat. #DianteforCongress

Township Supervisor Steve Balich said he's also working on getting grants to improve the community even further. #HomerTownship

Davis said he would not have poured as much money into the project as he did if he had known that Mayor James Ford has the final say in which businesses are and aren’t granted licenses to operate in the city. #CountryClubHills

We are grateful to learn tonight of a new offer from Gov. JB Pritzker to sell 350,000 rapid antigen tests to CPS and we’ll be finalizing the arrangement as soon as possible. #CPS