Some Illinoisans may be surprised to learn that Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s shelter-in-place executive order aimed at slowing the spread of the Coronavirus designates the oil and natural gas industry under the “essential” business and services category. [Read more...]
Opinion – State Rep. Darren Bailey: Vote against establishment, career politicians by voting for Adam Niemerg
State Representative Darren Bailey says voters have a choice in the upcoming election for State Representative in the 109th District. They can either vote to elect an establishment Republican or they can elect reformer Adam Niemerg. [Read more...]
Rich Gurka – Earthquakes, Locusts, Wolves, Flu and Burials.
By Rich Gurka
1. The Wisconsin DNR conducted studies between April 2018 to 2019 that show, at a minimum, there are an estimated 914 to 978 wild gray (timber) wolves residing within the State of Wisconsin. [Read more...]
Strong Oil Industry Can Boost Illinois Economy
By Seth Whitehead, Executive Director, Illinois Petroleum Resources Board
The Land of Lincoln once produced 147 million barrels of oil in a single year – more than Iran and Iraq’s production combined. But last year, production dropped to 8.25 million barrels, the lowest output in the state since the mid 1930s. [Read more...]
OP-ED by Darren Bailey – Legislature’s first week in Springfield
By Representative Darren Bailely
Before I give you the news from the first week of the 2020 legislative session, I’m reminded of a quote attributed to both humorist Mark Twain and New York Judge Gideon Tucker who both lived during the 19th Century: “No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session.” [Read more...]
