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.
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
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
Bill targets pavement sealant linked to health hazards for public disclosure Bill targets pavement sealant linked to health hazards for public disclosure Thursday, February 27, 2020 Certain chemicals that are commonly used as sealants on asphalt driveways, parking lots and playgrounds could soon come under state regulation over concerns about their impact on human health and... Read more
Universities seeking greater funding increases Universities seeking greater funding increases Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Public universities in Illinois began making their case Wednesday for state funding increases larger than those that Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker proposed in his budget address Feb. 19. Read more
Advocates rally to end cash bail in Illinois Advocates rally to end cash bail in Illinois Tuesday, February 25, 2020 Criminal justice reform advocates rallied Tuesday at the Statehouse in hopes of making Illinois one of only a handful of states to eliminate cash bail in all or most criminal cases. Read more
Lawmakers continue push for prescription drug price controls Lawmakers continue push for prescription drug price controls Tuesday, February 25, 2020 A group of Democratic lawmakers renewed their push Tuesday for a bill that would pave the way for price caps on many high-cost prescription drugs, a proposal that is likely to meet strong... Read more