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Illiopolis boy helps push bill to cover hearing aids for kids
Traversing party lines, a young Sangamon County boy and his younger brother took on the Illinois legislature this year and garnered massive support for a → Read More
Startups, good jobs key to Springfield's economic future
Startups and the American dream are the key to building Springfield's and the United States' economy for the next century, the chairman and CEO of the → Read More
Protesters visit Rauner's house to demand $15 minimum wage
Protesters slammed Gov. Bruce Rauner outside the Executive Mansion on Monday, calling for politicians to fight poverty or be voted out.The 30 protesters, → Read More
Saving Springfield's Race Riot artifacts from rail project
Preservation of artifacts from the 1908 Race Riots found on one of the Springfield railroad improvement project sites is moving along, U.S. Rep. Rodney → Read More
Race Riot artifact preservation moving along at rail improvement site
Preservation of artifacts from the 1908 Race Riots found on one of the Springfield railroad improvement project sites is moving along, U.S. Rep. Rodney → Read More
Budget highlighted eventful, mostly peaceful session
For the first time in a while, Illinois lawmakers aren’t facing overtime duty in Springfield this summer.With a budget passed and a commitment from Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign it, Illinois should peacefully start its new fiscal year July 1.“I’d like to really thank the Republicans for their support and cooperation this year,” said Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago, on the last day of the… → Read More
Rep. Lou Lang steps down from leadership role amid allegations
State Rep. Lou Lang, D-Skokie, resigned from his post as Deputy House Majority Leader on Thursday amid allegations of blackmail, sexual harassment and → Read More
Secretary of State: Water quality in Capitol complex, other state buildings is safe
The water quality levels at the Illinois Capitol complex and other state buildings in Springfield are safe, according to the latest round of testing announced Thursday by the Illinois Secretary of State's office.Testing of water cooling towers that service the Capitol/Index Department, the Stratton Building, the Illinois State Library and the drivers services facility on South Dirksen Parkway… → Read More
Illinois becomes 37th state to ratify Equal Rights Amendment
After hours of debate Wednesday night, the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution passed the Illinois House.The resolution was approved → Read More
Illinois House OKs easing rules for police use of drones
In a reversal from last week, a bill easing police use of drones for surveillance of large events passed the Illinois House on Wednesday.The bill was approved 74-35. Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, made a number of changes to the bill, including banning the use of facial recognition software on the remote-piloted air vehicles and changing the definition of large event from 100 to 1,500.Still, a… → Read More
House approves bill to increase state government negligence payouts
People harmed by government negligence might be able to receive more compensation, under a bill approved in the Illinois House Wednesday.Senate Bill 2481, → Read More
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With the legislative session winding down, a bipartisan group of Illinois legislators is pushing for the General Assembly to approve reforms to the state’s colleges and universities.On Tuesday, they outlined six bills, most of which require only one more chamber to pass them before being sent to Gov. Bruce Rauner to either be signed into law or vetoed.“These bills are just a start. Our work is… → Read More
Illinois House divided on allowing police drone surveillance at events
After fierce debate, a bill allowing for police to use drone surveillance at public events remains in limbo on the House floor after a preliminary vote. → Read More
Bill to allow police drone crowd surveillance in limbo in Illinois House
After fierce debate, a bill allowing for police to use drone surveillance at public events remains in limbo on the House floor after a preliminary vote. → Read More
Dubois Elementary among schools getting bicentennial STEM grants
Illinois’ bicentennial celebrations are looking to the future, with 25 elementary schools, including Springfield’s Dubois Elementary, getting an opportunity to expand science and math classes.After taking a tour and meeting with students at Dubois, Gov. Bruce Rauner and several of his staff announced the schools receving the Illinois Bicentennial STEM Fusion program grants.“The bicentennial… → Read More
Bill permitting medical marijuana use in schools goes to Rauner
A bill permitting medical marijuana use in schools has passed both houses of the Illinois General Assembly, sending the legislation to Gov. Bruce Rauner. → Read More
Quincy, state will split cost for new city water source
The city of Quincy will work with the state to develop a new source of drinking water in the city as part of the efforts to prevent Legionnaires’ disease from breaking out again in the local state-run veterans’ home.Gov. Bruce Rauner announced Wednesday a plan to dig a groundwater well to provide water. Quincy now gets its water from the nearby Mississippi River.“This is gonna be basically… → Read More
ERA clears committee, but full House vote delayed
Despite passing committee, Illinois's official endorsement of the federal Equal Rights Amendment won't get a final vote in the Illinois House on Wednesday → Read More
Enterprise zones are useful incentives, but changes needed, some say
Business leaders have long criticized Illinois for being heavy on taxes and light on incentives for new businesses. One incentive many of them support is → Read More
Veterans home disease outbreak notification requirement heads to Rauner's desk
Strict standards for notifying Illinois veterans homes' residents and their families of disease outbreaks have passed both houses of the legislature, leaving it up to Gov. Bruce Rauner to make it law.After passing the House two weeks ago, House Bill 4278 passed the Senate 52-0 Thursday.The bill would require residents of state-run veterans home and their families to notified within a day of two… → Read More