Month: November 2024

CHICAGO — Illinois Republican Party Chair Kathy Salvi penned an oped published this morning in the Washington Reporter pointing out JB Pritzker’s continued prioritization of illegal migrants over Illinois families. After Pritzker said that he would “do everything that [he] can to protect our undocumented immigrants,” it has become clear that no price tag is too great for the Illinois taxpayer to propel Governor Pritzker toward his ultimate goal, pursuing the White House in 2028. Add to that Mayor Brandon Johnson’s misplaced priorities to the tune hundreds of millions in tax hikes, and Illinois Democrats could not be more tone deaf when it comes to hearing the message voters sent two weeks ago. 

See below for excerpts from Chairman Salvi’s oped and read the full Washington Reporter piece HERE:

The truth is that we in Illinois are 3 years into this illegal immigration crisis, creating a massive burden on our families. This past February, despite a $1 billion budget shortfall and an additional $638 million spending spree, Pritzker issued $750 million in tax hikes and allocated millions of additional taxpayer money to house and feed thousands of illegal migrants as the state’s homelessness rate continues to rise.

Meanwhile in the city of Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson pledged millions in spending for illegals over the hundreds of millions promised to the Chicago Teachers Union and the recent complete embarrassment of losing his budget vote 50-0.

What’s worse, Chicago and Illinois mismanaged millions in funding for crises affecting Illinois residents. Since 2021, Illinois has only been kept afloat by COVID-era federal funding. Despite highlighting his “fiscal responsibility” in his reelection campaign, bills were only paid because federal dollars were spent to reduce the state’s overwhelming debt. Despite this federal bailout in all but name, Pritzker has continued to grow the budget and impose billions in tax hikes.

Additionally, the city of Chicago’s spending for illegal border crossers lacks transparency regarding over $400 million, and Illinois citizens completely shoulder the burden of rising healthcare costs for illegals.

Altogether, providing food, housing, and healthcare for illegals costs Illinois well over $1 billion. That’s $1 billion the state can’t afford.

That’s $1 billion taken from legal American citizens struggling with inflation and homelessness. And according to Pritzker – this is just the beginning.

8th State Central Committee Application Period Now Open

Chairman Kathy Salvi hereby issues notice pursuant to Article II Section C of the Bylaws of the Illinois Republican Party that a vacancy exists in the office of State Central Committeeman for the 8th Congressional District.  National Committeeman Dean White resigned this post on November 11th.  The 8th District Congressional Committee, consisting of the Republican Chairmen from Cook, DuPage and Kane Counties, is responsible for appointing a new State Central Committeeman to represent the 8th  Congressional District. 

Interested applicants should submit their application to the Illinois Republican Party’s Executive Director Matt Janes at [email protected].  All applications must be received by 5:00 PM on Monday, November 25, 2024.

The 8th District Congressional Committee will meet on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:00 by Zoom to vote on a candidate to fill the vacancy.  The committee members will cast a weighted vote in accord with the voting strength of their respective counties.

Please feel free to forward this email and application materials to your various Republican networks.

Serving on the Illinois Republican State Central Committee, State Central Committeemen responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Establish, organize, and promote the operations of the Illinois Republican Party
• Attend and participate in quarterly State Central Committee meetings
• Attend local GOP meetings and functions
• Conduct the business of ILGOP State Convention

For the application, please click the link below

CHICAGO — JB Pritzker might as well have announced his 2028 campaign for the Presidency in his deceptive media availability this morning. Kamala Harris had the worst showing of a candidate in Illinois in more than 30 years, and Democrats in the legislature did not grow their advantage despite outspending Republicans by millions personally supplied by the Governor.

Earlier this week, Pritzker touted sending hundreds of volunteers to swing states – states that subsequently rejected Pritzker-style government that has made Illinois one of the most fled states in the nation. 

Republicans have established the party of hard working Americans, while Democrats have become the party of wealthy elites. It’s only fitting that they turn to another wealthy elite in 2028. 

Governor Pritzker should do us all a favor and start his campaign now. We’ll be just fine without him.

CHICAGO — Last night, American voters sent a clear message – we are tired of the tax and spend policies of Democrats. President Trump won in a sweeping victory across the nation, including making significant inroads in Illinois. 

Illinois Republican Party Chair Kathy Salvi released the following statement:
“This morning marks a brighter future for our nation and our state. President Trump’s administration brought us prosperity 4 years ago and will do so again by securing our border, bringing down the cost of living for families, and protecting our individual liberties. Illinois made massive strides last night, reflecting the foundation we are building to bring in new voters and compete with the billionaire governor and his band of cronies in Springfield. Time to get back on our horse and start working again – there’s only 727 days until the 2026 midterms.”