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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.”

CHICAGO — The leftist Democrat playbook for Illinois is being unveiled right before our eyes. In his effort to kowtow to the Chicago Teacher’s Union, Mayor Brandon Johnson is unveiling the playbook that Democrats are working to promote in this state.

Highlights include:

• Taxes, Taxes, and More TAXES – From WGN: “Despite continued promises not to raise property taxes stemming back to his mayoral campaign, Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed to do just that in a $17.3 billion city budget plan he unveiled Wednesday.
  Johnson’s 2025 spending plan eliminates the projected $982.4 million budget gap but includes the largest property tax increase since 2016. It comes as many Chicago homeowners are already grappling with higher property taxes following Cook County’s triennial reassessment.”
• Don’t look at me, it’s everyone else’s fault – From WTTW: “Johnson blamed the city’s dire financial condition on mismanagement by his predecessors in a briefing with reporters Tuesday afternoon.
  “We have just had irresponsible administration after administration that has kicked the can down the road and now it is in front of my door,” Johnson said. “The alternative is just not acceptable, reducing services and compromising overall safety.”
• Cuts for Cops, but not for my cronies – From The Chicago Defender: “Without this tax increase, officials warn the city would face a drastic reduction in services and jobs-up to 4,000 positions or 17% of its workforce. This would cut 2,500 police officers and over 600 firefighters and reduce basic services like garbage collection, street maintenance, and emergency response.” 
• We value diversity of thought, as long as you agree with our Leftist agenda – From CBS Chicago: “A letter signed by 40 aldermen says appointing Rev. Johnson is a “failure of leadership” and also calls out Mayor Brandon Johnson for not better vetting Rev. Johnson, who is not related to the mayor.
  The aldermen are referring to many of Rev. Johnson’s pro-Palestinian and pro-Hamas Facebook posts over the past year, including one after the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, in which he wrote, ‘People have an absolute right to attack their oppressors by any means necessary.’
  …However, other problematic social media posts have since emerged showing Rev. Johnson supporting sexist comments and 9/11 conspiracy theories.
  In a post on his Facebook account in May, Rev. Johnson shared a video that displays the words ‘When a Man earns money he dreams of giving his family and his wife the best. But when a Woman earns money she feels She does not need her man and her family. Sounds harsh but it’s reality.’ Rev. Johnson’s caption for the post says ‘Sad Facts.'”

BOTTOM LINE: Illinois Democrats are opening up the playbook for all to see. This Leftist agenda is bad for Chicago, bad for Illinois and BAD for America. 

CHICAGO —  As families get ready for trick-or-treating, ghost stories and horror movies, remember that there’s nothing scarier than the failures and corruption of the Illinois Democrat Party. Take a look at some of the ways IL Dems been made the Prairie State a nightmare:

Shifty Masks: For 36 years, Former House Speaker Mike Madigan held the most influential position in Illinois politics – meanwhile, underneath his mask, he was partaking in mass corruption scandals behind Illinoisians’ backs. A wicked alliance between Madigan’s funds and Democrat Illinois State Representative candidates in turn for votes to keep him in power, along with the current corruption trial with charges against Madigan including racketeering, bribery, and wire fraud, lifted Madigan’s deceitful mask.

Scary Stories: Mayor Brandon Johnson told a fleet of fairytales when campaigning for Mayor of Chicago promising to focus on education and lower property taxes. Unfortunately, the reality haunts Chicagoans. Brandon Johnson has poured millions of taxpayer dollars into the Chicago Teachers Union. Meanwhile, student test scores continue to plummet. To add insult to injury, Johnson is looking to impose a ghastly $300 million property tax hike in the 2025 budget to fix his haunting $1 billion deficit. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s scary stories are enough to keep Chicagoans uneasy all year long.

The Nightmare is far from over as Illinois Democrats continue to ruin our state. One solution – vote Republican!

CHICAGO — News broke yesterday that Brandon Johnson is prioritizing his relationship with the Chicago Teachers Union over the broader interests of Chicago residents by raising property taxes to fund the lucrative contracts labor unions have demanded with his administration. Johnson promised over and over again that he would not raise property taxes during his campaign, a tactic he previously called “lazy.”

Surprise, Chicago. A Democrat lied to you about raising taxes. Shouldn’t be a surprise, especially after the governor tried to mask a $1 Billion tax hike as a tax cut.

Maybe that $150,000 campaign check from the donor under arrest for murder for hire could offset some of the mayor’s tax hikes, or is that too much to ask?

Promises made, promises broken. See below for more coverage:

Crain’s Chicago Business: Johnson budget will rely on property tax increase to avoid a fight with labor

Chicago Tribune: Aldermen expecting Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget plan to include property tax increase

ABC Chicago: Mayor Brandon Johnson to propose Chicago property tax hike, sources say

WGN: Reports: Mayor Brandon Johnson will propose property tax increase when he presents 2025 budget this week

CHICAGO — With one week to go until Election Day, ILGOP Chair Kathy Salvi released the following statement:

“As Illinois watches former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s trial unfold and decades of Democrat corruption, extortion and backroom deals come to light, remember that it doesn’t have to be this way. As you continue to return your ballot, vote Republican for common sense ideals and leaders that will fight for our state. For the last 30 years, Illinois Democrats have put themselves first and now, it’s time for a change.”

CHICAGO — The historic corruption trial of long-time Illinois Speaker of the House and profound Illinois Democrat Party donor, Michael Madigan finally began this week. Madigan is facing 23 counts of bribery, racketeering, extortion, and wire fraud. One of Illinois’ most powerful figures is now among a long list of the most corrupt politicians in Illinois history.

Don’t forget that Madigan, despite the impending corruption allegations and trial against him, continued to fund the Illinois Democrat Party lavishly. From his own campaign fund, the former House Speaker gave $2M to the state party – the largest donation in the Illinois Democrat Party’s history. What’s more, Madigan’s donation followed another $1.25 million to the state party, equaling a grand total of $3.25 million to the Illinois Democrat Party.

Madigan’s support for fellow Democrats in Illinois doesn’t stop at grandiose donations. It turns out that an unholy alliance between Madigan’s funds and Democrat Illinois State Representative candidates has been a common theme in Illinois politics. In 21 races, including that of Joyce Mason (D-61), Marty Moylan (D-55), and Natalie Manley (D-98), to name a few, Madigan gave contributions to candidates, ranging from $18,000 to $1.5 million. In turn, every one of those candidates voted in favor of Madigan for House Speaker in Illinois.

“As Illinois Democrat shot-caller Mike Madigan takes to the courtroom and faces a career of alleged corruption, bribery, racketeering, extortion, and wire fraud against Illinois taxpayers, Illinois residents must take a look at the Democrat’s long-standing role in political corruption. The Illinois Democrat Party is no stranger to political corruption, and it’s time it be held accountable,” said ILGOP chair Kathy Salvi in a statement.

CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson blatantly serves as a puppet for the Chicago Teachers Union, undermining the integrity of the soon-to-be-elected school board and plunging it into chaos solely for his own political gain. His powerful allies bought and paid for their influence in the mayor’s office, bankrolling the campaign for the mayor that has become their puppet, forcing hundreds-of-millions of taxpayers dollars to go to their radical agenda. The Chicago Teachers Union:

• Opposes school choice programs that would help students struggling in public school
• Unethically pushes politics to their students
• President, Stacy Davis Gates won’t even send her own children to public school

Their record is even worse: Only 31% of elementary school students in Chicago Public Schools were proficient in reading and only 19% were proficient in math. That doesn’t sound like a group that is demanding over $10 billion for raises, housing help and climate justice.

Bottom Line: Unfortunately, birds of a feather flock together. Brandon Johnson’s bought and paid for allegiance to CTU is bad for Chicago families. Instead of being an advocate for Chicago’s taxpayers, Johnson is a mouthpiece for the powerful teacher’s union.

CHICAGO — With two weeks to go until Election Day, ILGOP Chair Kathy Salvi released the following statement:

“Illinois residents across the state are tired of higher taxes, out-of-control crime and the corruption and chaos that plagues the Democrat party. But there is a way out of this nightmare – vote Republican! Illinois Republicans will stand and fight for our conservative ideals and set our great state back on the right track. Over the next 14 days, candidates across the state will continue to barnstorm the state, showing the need to vote Republican on November 5th.”

CHICAGO — For the last year and a half, JB Pritzker, Brandon Johnson and their Democratic cronies have made our streets, neighborhoods and even classrooms more dangerous than ever before. Illinois Democrats’ record proves that they’ve moved the Prairie State in the wrong direction. See for yourself:

•Passing the pro-criminal SAFE-T act

•Supporting illegal immigration

•Soft-on-crime prosecutors like Kim Foxx and Eric Rinehart who encourage criminals and give them a pass

•A legal system that too often drops cases instead of prosecuting criminals

•Stopping the use of ShotSpotter

Bottom Line: Illinois Democrats continue to put far-left policies first and the people they represent last. This November, It’s important to vote for strong, tough-on-crime Republicans like Bob Fioretti and Mary Cole.