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Several GOP lawmakers reject bill that would prevent state from reversing local districts' denial of charter schools

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Allowing local school districts to deny charter school applications is not ideal, according to three GOP lawmakers.

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Lang resigns as House Deputy Majority Leader after being accused of sexual harassment

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

After being accused of sexual harassment by activist Maryann Loncar today -- and a day after he helped pass the Equal Rights Amendment in the state House -- Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) resigned from his leadership role as deputy majority leader.

From West Central Reporter

GOP officials fight against getting rid of prisoner co-pay

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Teaching incarcerated individuals responsibility and being fair to Illinois taxpayers are key, according to Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford).

Tracy pays tribute to veterans before Memorial Day weekend

By Angela Underwood | May 28, 2018

As the representative for the Quincy Veteran's Home, Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) appropriately expressed gratitude to the Armed Forces.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP members pay their respects during annual Memorial Day tribute

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo), Senate Minority Leader William Brady (R-Bloomington) and Gov. Bruce Rauner reminded Illinoisans of the ultimate sacrifice made by soldiers at a Memorial Day Wall of Remembrance ceremony last week.

From Prairie State Wire

House passes $63 million bill for state employee back pay without a revenue estimate

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Why would a Democrat appropriate for $63 million in this fiscal budget when there still isn’t a revenue estimate? That was the question some Republican lawmakers asked Rep. Jerry Costello (D-Smithton) at the Thursday House floor debate when he backed HB4290, which pays the oldest Prairie State bill.

Hammond honors Vietnam veteran

By Angela Underwood | May 22, 2018

State Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) will not let a Vietnam veteran be forgotten.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds awaits Rauner's signature

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

If Gov. Bruce Rauner signs off on HB4870, medical marijuana can be administered on school grounds.

Sommer highlights Heart of Morton program on House floor

By Angela Underwood | May 21, 2018

Rep. Keith Sommer (R-Morton) had some distinct guests with him at the May 18 House floor debate.

From Prairie State Wire

House floor fervently honors McCain

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Godspeed Sen. John McCain (R-AZ).

From Rock Island Today

Resolution sponsored by Weaver would dedicate underpass to late reverend

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) dedicated a portion of his district to a late leader through SJR47.

From Will County Gazette

Rezin against bill favoring private water company monopoly

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) did not like the idea of a privately owned water company monopoly.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP senators say slow down on proposal dealing with class size goals

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Too fast and too soon is what three GOP lawmakers expressed about Democrat-sponsored legislation that could alter the newly based $350 million evidence-based funding formula.

From Prairie State Wire

Senate panel backs measure allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A proposal that would allow medical marijuana to be administered to students on school property is closer to becoming law in Illinois.

Tracy's bill allows for email notification in contested cases

By Angela Underwood | May 9, 2018

Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) is making it easier to serve someone by allowing email notification in contested cases.

From Rock Island Today

Weaver's bill assures no divorce penalty over life insurance

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) cleaned up some civil law language regarding insurance policies in divorce cases by introducing SB2437 during Senate debate April 11.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives foretells bleak bankruptcy future for Illinois municipalities

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

What is most important, your job, your home or your pension asked Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton).

From Illinois Valley Times

Weaver welcomes Richwoods champions to Springfield

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Standing at the Senate floor podium, Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) was surrounded by a sea of winners – the Richwoods Lady Knights state basketball champions.

From Prairie State Wire

Senate backs bill to end longtime governor's office budget practice

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

The practice known as offshoring, in which salaries of some government employees are paid out of other agencies’ budgets, is closer to becoming a practice of the past in the governor’s office following actions in the Senate on May 3.

Hammond bill related to payments to health care vendors passes House

By Angela Underwood | May 7, 2018

Assistant House Minority Leader Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) assurred unpaid health care vendors they will get what they are owed when she introduced an amendment to HB4771 at the April 25 House Human Services Committee hearing.