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Illinois gaming legislation to allow for more gambling stuck in committee

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

State Rep. Robert Rita (D-Blue Island) had the House Executive Committee’s full attention Monday over non-riverboat gaming legislation.

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GOP members pay their respects during annual Memorial Day tribute

By Angela Underwood | 7 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 Illinois Valley Times

House resolution dedicates Streator bridge to veteran

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Rep. Jerry Long (R-Streator) politely demanded silence from the House floor when honoring a Vietnam veteran.

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GOP senators continue to grill Rauner's budget director over paying pension deficit

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Hans Zigmund, new director of Gov. Bruce Rauner's Office of Management and Budget, had more explaining to do to three Republican lawmakers.

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

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

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

From Will County Gazette

Rezin rejects water company monopoly again

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) recently made it clear that she is not in favor of water company monopolies.

From Chicago City Wire

Rezin sees floodplain management bill through

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) refuses to let the waters rise too high.

From Prairie State Wire

House floor fervently honors McCain

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Godspeed Sen. John McCain (R-AZ).

From Will County Gazette

Rezin against bill favoring private water company monopoly

By Angela Underwood | 7 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 | 7 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.

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

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

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

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Illinois school administrators fearful over lack of funding due to pension debt

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Springfield District 186 Superintendent Jennifer Gill is admittedly frightened over her district's lack of funding.

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Ives foretells bleak bankruptcy future for Illinois municipalities

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

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

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

By Angela Underwood | 7 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.

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1115 Medicaid waiver will help launch 10 health care initiatives, Rauner says

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Gov. Bruce Rauner said Illinois will be the national leader in mental health services.

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Ford pulls 'Homeless Bill of Rights' after opponents question bill's mandates

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

A proposed Homeless Bill of Rights was shot down in the House because of the many mandates it would impose on local government.

From Kankakee Times

Bennett presents proposed inmate-training program to House panel

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Rep. Thomas Bennett (R-Gibson City) is trying to open prison doors a bit wider for newly released inmates.

From Illinois Valley Times

Let voters have say in consolidating school district staff, Rezin says

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Consolidating school district administration is one way to save taxpayers' money, according to Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris).

From Chambana Sun

Sen. Rose tells acting DCFS director agency must do better

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) started off his discussion with Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Acting Director Beverly Walker with one question.