Bourne elected to state GOP group
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The committee is the governing body of the state Republican Party.
Bourne, a Raymond Republican, will fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Fred Floreth.
“State representative Bourne has been a strong conservative and taxpayer champion for her constituents in the 95th District,” Illinois Republican Party Chairman Don Tracy said. “Avery is a rising star in the party. … We are delighted to add [her] to the leadership team.” Newsletter Signup
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Republicans set to choose new state party chairman soon, snow delays Saturday meeting Mark Shaw
Updated 1/29/2021 12:00 PM
The Illinois Republican Party is poised for a remake soon when leaders will choose one of a trio of suburban and downstate attorneys to be the next state GOP chairman.
Lake County Republican Chairman Mark Shaw, former lieutenant governor candidate Don Tracy of Springfield, and Kendall County Chairman Scott Gryder were set to be interviewed by the Illinois Republican State Central Committee in Bolingbrook Saturday but that meeting has been postponed because of expected snowfall.
Tracy and Shaw are political veterans and perceived by some as the front-runners; others said Gryder may receive more votes than expected.
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What Illinois Republicans are seeking in a new chairman Illinois Republicans are rebuilding and that means a new party leader with Chairman Tim Schneider, left, stepping down. Schneider and Illinois National Committeeman Richard Porter are shown at the Republican National Convention last summer in Charlotte, North Carolina. Courtesy of Tim Schneider
Updated 1/10/2021 7:43 AM
With the governor s mansion, state Senate and House controlled by Democrats, schisms within the national GOP, and a fundraising gap, it appears Illinois Republicans will face a challenging 2021.
Or maybe not.
I d love to know when the non-challenging times in politics are, State Central Committee member Bob Grogan of Downers Grove said.