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House moves to honor three killed in 'terribly wrong' 1979 incident

By Hoang Tran | May 10, 2017

Two police officers and a civilian who were killed in a highway shootout nearly four decades ago would have the overpass where the incident took place renamed in their honor under a House Joint Resolution introduced on Tuesday.

Campaign donations can't take priority over strapped schools, Barickman contends

By Hoang Tran | May 6, 2017

Passing a program to help pay for political campaigns at a time when Illinois can't afford to provide money to schools and social services sends a terrible message to taxpayers, Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) said on Thursday.

State senators tout 'Taxpayer Bargain' budget plan

By Hoang Tran | Apr 19, 2017

State Sens. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) and Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) have unveiled a Taxpayer Bargain budget plan they say calls for spending reductions, protections for elementary and secondary education, pension reform, restructuring and legislative accountability.

Barickman pushes for evidence-based school funding

By Hoang Tran | Apr 12, 2017

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) proposed two amendments on Wednesday that he argues will save Illinois money and provide school districts with the tools they need to succeed.

Durkin demands Democratic help ending budget crisis

By Hoang Tran | Apr 10, 2017

Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) is urging Democrats in Springfield to work with his party to formulate reforms to get Illinois back on track.

Rauner grateful for House GOP support of pension reform bill

By Hoang Tran | Apr 2, 2017

Several Republican representatives will announce their support for a comprehensive pension reform bill that is meant to improve the pension problems in the state, including the pension crisis in Chicago, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said on Friday.