Republicans hope to reengage Bears with new proposals
Bills range from amending the megaprojects bill to a proposal that only focuses on Arlington Heights
Glock ban, prescription drug board among measures that stall in final days
Stalled bills are expected to be negotiated throughout the summer and could move forward later this year.
Welch not on speaking terms with ousted Rep. Fred Crespo
Crespo said he doesn’t know what he has to apologize for after Welch said that was required.
Speaker Welch explains how his 60-vote rule affects his decisions
Welch’s 60-vote rule got a lot of public attention this spring during negotiations over the Bears bill
‘We didn’t have time’: Pritzker, leaders defend adjourning without Bears deal
Arlington Heights mayor blasts Illinois lawmakers for their inaction.
Illinois lawmakers fail to pass Bears bill despite goal line push
Despite a Hail Mary heave from the Illinois Senate in the final hours of the spring legislative session, state lawmakers...
Session slog ends in $56B budget, new taxes on social media companies, crypto, fantasy sports
Local governments will receive the same percentage of income tax revenue as last year despite a proposal from the governor...
Details of $55.9B budget begin to take shape with 12 hours left in session
Senate budget sponsor teases sales tax holiday on school supplies and gas tax freeze.
Budget, Bears, BUILD, oh my. What’s the latest from the Statehouse?
With just over 24 hours left in the spring legislative session, several major issues remain in flux. Lawmakers are getting...
Ticket bot bill, Glock ban, e-bikes still up in the air as lawmakers near May 31
Outside of the three most publicized issues — Bears, the budget and BUILD — lawmakers continue to tinker and negotiate...
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