‘X Caucus’ puts weight behind Harmon’s successful presidential bid ‘X Caucus’ puts weight behind Harmon’s successful presidential bid Sunday, January 19, 2020 Sen. Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, is the new Senate president, thanks, in large part, to a group of moderate suburban and downstate Democrats who quietly supported him in his monthslong rise to the head of the chamber.
UPDATED: Sullivan 'shocked' he had email, 'disappointed' in governor's statement UPDATED: Sullivan 'shocked' he had email, 'disappointed' in governor's statement Monday, January 13, 2020 The state’s agriculture director resigned last weekend at the request of Gov. J.B. Pritzker for failing to disclose contents of a 2012 email that pointed to the possible cover-up of a “rape in Champaign” and government “ghost workers,” the governor’s office said Monday. He spoke with The Rushville Times about his resignation Tuesday.
Pritzker puts criminal justice reforms atop 2020 agenda Pritzker puts criminal justice reforms atop 2020 agenda Friday, January 10, 2020 In year two, Gov. J.B. Pritzker will focus on ending cash bail, reforming low-level drug crime sentencing and reducing mandatory minimum sentences, he announced in Chicago Thursday. Pritzker and... Read more
How to investigate email reference to 'rape in Champaign'? How to investigate email reference to 'rape in Champaign'? Thursday, January 9, 2020 House Speaker Michael Madigan said Thursday he will not initiate a House-led inquiry into a recently unearthed 2012 email written by a state government insider that alluded to a possible cover-up... Read more
Lawmakers, activists demand investigation of 2012 ‘rape in Champaign’ email Lawmakers, activists demand investigation of 2012 ‘rape in Champaign’ email Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Lawmakers from both parties are calling for an investigation of a 2012 email exchange between a government insider and then-Gov. Pat Quinn’s staff regarding a possible cover-up of rape and... Read more
State panel looks for isolation room answers State panel looks for isolation room answers Tuesday, January 7, 2020 Legislators and advocates began discussions Tuesday of what action the state can take to counteract the overuse of physical restraint and forced isolation of students in Illinois schools,... Read more
Comptroller to end state assistance in red-light camera debt collection Comptroller to end state assistance in red-light camera debt collection Monday, January 6, 2020 Pressure is mounting on red-light camera operators as Democratic Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced Monday that, beginning Feb. 6, her office will no longer assist municipalities in... Read more
New year will bring a higher minimum wage, legalization of marijuana New year will bring a higher minimum wage, legalization of marijuana Thursday, December 26, 2019 The state’s minimum wage will increase by $1 hourly, recreational marijuana will go on sale to those over 21 years of age, and some state taxes and licensing fees will increase when the... Read more