Serving As Poll Watcher: You Too Can Help Prevent Voter Fraud

Written by John Biver

Believe it or not, the question of whether voter fraud is a serious concern is debated not just between the political left and the political right. It’s also a controversy among Republicans and conservatives. What’s not in doubt is that there is plenty of anecdotal and factual evidence out there for everyone to consider.

First, just one anecdote. Inside sources tell me that many Republicans on the ground are convinced that Mike Bost would not have won the general election last year to represent his neighbors in the U.S.… Continue Reading

Precinct Committeeman Webinar Now Online!

Written by David E. Smith

Last week we held a special online webinar for people interested in the opportunity to become a Republican Precinct Committeeman.  A number of people informed me that they would not be able to join the live broadcast due to prior commitments.  The good news is, we recorded the webinar and it is now available online as a YouTube video to be viewed at your convenience.

I want to urge our readers to seriously consider this opportunity.  … Continue Reading

Illinois Conservatives Could Find Kirk Alternative in GOP Primary

From IllinoisReview.com

Pro-Life Leaders Bonnie Quirke & Irene Napier Endorse Dan McConchie for State Rep in 51st District

Bonnie Quirke, President of Lake County Right to Life, and Irene Napier, President Emeritus of McHenry County Right to Life, announced today that they endorse Dan McConchie for State Representative in the 51st district. Both Quirke and Napier are residents of the 51st district and long-time activists in local politics.

“Dan McConchie has a proven pro-life record as an advocate for the most vulnerable amongst us in state legislatures across the country,” Quirke stated.… Continue Reading

Dan McConchie Launches State Representative Race Before Large Crowd

Dan McConchie held a campaign launch rally for his race to become the next state representative of the 51st district Saturday afternoon before an estimated crowd of 200 people. It was held at the home of former Congressman Joe Walsh who is a constituent of the district and has already publicly endorsed McConchie along with the area’s senator, Dan Duffy.

Many of the attendees took petition packets vowing to help get McConchie on the ballot.… Continue Reading

The Weak Link in the GOP Senate Majority?

Senator Kirk and the GOP need to think hard about what happens next.

Written by John Fund

Illinois U.S. Senator Mark Kirk has won a lot of respect for his gritty recovery from a serious stroke in 2012. But his fellow Republicans worry that his recent political and verbal stumbles make him the most vulnerable GOP incumbent up for reelection in 2016 in a state Barack Obama won with 58 percent of the vote in 2012.… Continue Reading

Revenue and Redefinition

Written by Pat Hughes

The political left will say anything to deconstruct reality and advance their agenda. While political insiders sometimes dismiss this tactic as little more than a marketing ploy, in truth, their repeated efforts at misdirection are as effective as they are destructive.

Take, for example, the left’s rebranding of tax increases as “revenue.” Most people are familiar with revenue as it is commonly defined: income generated from the sale of goods or services, or any other use of capital or assets.… Continue Reading

What Happens When Public Unions Control Everything for Decades? Just Look at Chicago and Illinois

In Cook County, Judge-Making is Like Sausage-Making

Written by Russ Stewart

It is often remarked, not facetiously, that squeamish people don’t want to know how sausage is made and intelligent people don’t want to know how judges are made. The “best and the brightest” on the bench? Not a chance.

This article is not about sausage. In Cook County, it’s judge-making time, and it ain’t pretty. On June 25 and 26, at the Democrats’ “pre-slating,” 41 lawyers who are appointed judges appeared and begged and groveled for party slating.… Continue Reading

IL Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s ‘Friends and Family’ $1 Million Patronage Pay Problem(s)

Written by Adam Andrzejewsk

Confronted with our Freedom of Information Act requests and hard questions from the Washington Times, the top cop in Illinois tries to justify a $1 million patronage pay spike problem. She admits that a “supervising” attorney was allowed to move two states away and 507 round-trip miles from the office after receiving a substantial pay raise. Read our Executive Summary here.

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has handed out $1 million in patronage pay increases since 2010.… Continue Reading