Obama need not wait to change relations with Congress   2/8/2010

By David Broder - Washington Post

It was toward the end of President Obama's riveting visit on Jan. 29 with the House...

Day 11: Giannoulias Changes the Rules on Broadway Bank Questions   2/8/2010

“If I’m fortunate enough to make it out of the primary, we can have that conversation.” - Alexi Giannoulias, Associated...

Obama now has a 2-1 negative rating with independent voters   2/8/2010

From Hotline/National Journal

Independent voters see President Obama in a negative light by a nearly 2-1 margin,...

What Exactly Did Giannoulias Know Before He Loaned Millions To A Mob-Linked Pimp?   2/8/2010

From the National Republican Senatorial Committee

Democrat Senate hopeful Alexi Giannoulias (D-IL) claimed yesterday...

Giannoulias picks the ultimate 'Washington insider' as his campaign chairman   2/8/2010

Alexi Giannoulias has selected Senator Dick Durbin as his campaign chairman.

According to the non-partisan Center...

WATCH: Illinois GOP Unity Breakfast Videos   2/7/2010

On February 3, 2010, the Illinois Republican Party and Chairman Pat Brady hosted a Unity Breakfast with special guest speaker...

Photos from Illinois Republican Unity Breakfast   2/6/2010

The Illinois Republican Party hosted the 2010 Unity Breakfast on February 3, 2010 - the day after the primary election -...

WATCH: Pat Quinn - Big Mistake   2/6/2010

From the Republican Governors Association

Democratic nominee for governor of Illinois, Pat Quinn, will be attempting...

Illinois Dems lack real leader   2/6/2010

By Lynn Sweet - Chicago Sun-Times

The debacle of Democrats nominating pawnbroker Scott Lee Cohen for lieutenant governor...

Woes beset Illinois Democrats   2/5/2010

By Douglas Belkin - Wall Street Journal

Days after the nation's first midterm primary, Illinois Democrats are staggering...

Rep. Eddy reacts to Quinn budget proposal   3/23/2009

State Representative Roger Eddy (R – Hutsonville) is taking a “wait and see” approach to the newly unveiled budget proposal by Governor Pat Quinn.

Quinn detailed his budget package to lawmakers during a joint session of the legislature on Wednesday.

The budget contains a fifty percent hike in the income tax for individuals and families that meet certain...

Shelby County Republicans Net Gain County Board Seats   11/5/2008

Shelby County voters in the 2nd and 6th County Board districts voted to elect new representatives in Bruce Cannon and Dale Wetherell. Both Bruce and Dale defeated long-time incumbant democrat board members, with Dale defeating the current board vice-chairman.

This helps solidify a republican presnce on the board to help secure an end to deficit spending, bigger...

County Board Candidates!   9/8/2008

We are pleased to announce Bruce Cannon, Lyle Fleshner, Gary Gergeni, Brad Halbrook, and Dale Wetherell as County Board candidates in their respective districts.

We are proud to present voters with a choice in the upcoming election in November, and look forward to your support and confidence at the polls.

Please follow the 'Candidates' lik on our homepage...

Blagojevich Closes State Parks   9/8/2008

Governor Rod Blagojevich has recently ordered the closure of about two dozen state parks, forests, and historic sites across the state, including 2 locations in Shelby County. Wolf Creek State Park and Hidden Springs State Forest are set to be closed indefinately in a budget and spending battle that has riddled Illinois for the past year.

The bulk of the state-wide...

Shelby County Republican Party Launches Photo Site   1/31/2008

The Shelby County Republican Party recently launched a companion photo site to capture candidate appearances, events, and GOP happenings in the area. The site can be viewed at http://www.flickr.com/photos/shelbycountygop - the photos are available for public viewing and can also be printed directly from the internet. Anyone with additional photos that they would like...