Neely installed as 40th Illinois adjutant general Neely installed as 40th Illinois adjutant general Friday, February 15, 2019 The Illinois National Guard welcomed a new leader Friday when Air National Guard Col. Richard Neely was promoted to the rank of brigadier general and took over the reins as the state’s 40th adjutant general.
Deputy Governor Hynes offers details on options for pension plans Deputy Governor Hynes offers details on options for pension plans Thursday, February 14, 2019 Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration is putting together what it calls a comprehensive plan to restore the state’s pension system to financial health that might include issuing up to $2 billion in new debt and selling off state-owned real estate.
Fathers’ rights advocates trying again for ‘equal parenting time’ legislation Fathers’ rights advocates trying again for ‘equal parenting time’ legislation Thursday, February 14, 2019 Fathers’ rights advocates are making another attempt this year to push for a change in Illinois family law that sparked immense controversy in 2018, “equal parenting time”... Read more
Bill aimed at paring Madigan’s power stalls in Illinois House Bill aimed at paring Madigan’s power stalls in Illinois House Thursday, February 14, 2019 A bill intended to rein in House Speaker Michael Madigan’s outsized role in state politics was rejected by Democrats in a House subcommittee Thursday. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Margo... Read more
Pritzker says Abe’s spirit continues to run through state Pritzker says Abe’s spirit continues to run through state Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other state officials joined American Legion officers from across the country Tuesday to lay wreaths at the tomb of Abraham Lincoln and pay homage to the 16th president of... Read more
Pritzker names Lt. Gov. Stratton to lead criminal justice reform initiative Pritzker names Lt. Gov. Stratton to lead criminal justice reform initiative Monday, February 11, 2019 Read more
Report: State budget woes worse than previously thought Report: State budget woes worse than previously thought Friday, February 8, 2019 The state of Illinois faces a potential budget deficit of $3.2 billion in the upcoming fiscal year that begins July 1, far more than former Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration... Read more
Proposal for uniform admissions standards ignites controversy Proposal for uniform admissions standards ignites controversy Thursday, February 7, 2019 Rep. André Thapedi (D-Chicago), who was unsuccessful in pushing through similar legislation in 2018, is sponsoring a revised proposal this year to guarantee that any student who graduates from an... Read more