House GOP says property tax reform efforts appear stalled House GOP says property tax reform efforts appear stalled Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Illinois House Republicans said Tuesday they believe efforts to enact property tax relief have stalled in the General Assembly, and they accused Democrats of using a task force that was formed last year to push for higher income and sales taxes.
Board recommends Blagojevich disbarment Board recommends Blagojevich disbarment Tuesday, March 3, 2020 A board that oversees the discipline of attorneys in Illinois recommended Tuesday that former Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich be disbarred from the practice of law.
Local governments call for increase in state revenue sharing Local governments call for increase in state revenue sharing Monday, March 2, 2020 A local government advocacy group laid out its legislative agenda Monday and called on lawmakers to fully fund a program that shares state income tax revenue with local municipalities. Read more
Health officials announce fourth Illinois coronavirus case Health officials announce fourth Illinois coronavirus case Monday, March 2, 2020 Illinois health officials on Monday announced the state’s fourth case of coronavirus in a Cook County woman who is married to a man who was diagnosed with the virus over the weekend. Read more
UPDATED: Law enforcement groups to oppose eliminating cash bail UPDATED: Law enforcement groups to oppose eliminating cash bail Monday, March 2, 2020 Several statewide law enforcement organizations said Monday they will strongly oppose efforts to eliminate cash bail in Illinois, one of Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker’s top priorities. Read more
Pritzker appoints former state Rep. Costello as new ag director Pritzker appoints former state Rep. Costello as new ag director Friday, February 28, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday appointed former state Rep. Jerry Costello II as the next director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Read more
Illinois EPA tackling next vaping dilemma: toxic waste Illinois EPA tackling next vaping dilemma: toxic waste Friday, February 28, 2020 As people worry about the negative effects that electronic cigarettes and vaping pens may have on users’ health, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is worried about the damage... Read more
UPDATED: Illinois, Chicago officials outline coronavirus response plans UPDATED: Illinois, Chicago officials outline coronavirus response plans Friday, February 28, 2020 As the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, disrupting global trade and rattling stock markets, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot... Read more