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Senate GOP bill would give inspector general more autonomy

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Republicans in the Illinois Senate unveiled a bill Wednesday that would give the legislative inspector general independent authority to launch investigations and issue subpoenas, something that previous inspectors general have also urged. Senate Bill 2297 was introduced Wednesday by Sen. Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington, and 17 other Republicans.

Senate passes bill limiting insulin costs

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Many Illinoisans who suffer from Type 1 diabetes would see a significant reduction in their out-of-pocket costs for prescription insulin under a bill that cleared the state Senate on Tuesday. An amendment to Senate Bill 667, sponsored by Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill, would cap the price for a 30-day supply of insulin at $100 for people covered under certain kinds of insurance policies.

House to begin process of removing Arroyo

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

The Illinois House launched a formal process Tuesday that could lead to the ouster of embattled Rep. Luis Arroyo, whose federal bribery charge has led to bipartisan calls for sweeping ethics...

Chicago Teachers Union pushes bill to redirect district funds

Monday, October 28, 2019

Chicago Teachers Union representatives are asking lawmakers for legislation that would force Chicago Public Schools to direct more of its state funding to services aimed at low-income students,...

Illinois House leaders call for Arroyo to resign or face disciplinary action

Monday, October 28, 2019

The top two leaders in the Illinois House on Monday called on state Rep. Luis Arroyo to either resign immediately or face disciplinary proceedings that could lead to his removal from office. House...

GOP lawmaker calls for state ethics task force

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

A Republican state lawmaker said Wednesday she plans to introduce legislation to establish a State Ethics Task Force to tighten ethics rules within Illinois government. "To have the...

Illinois: More money, leadership needed to secure elections

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Illinois made substantial progress in securing its election systems since Russian government officials hacked into its voter registration database in 2016, but more needs to be done to protect...

Full search warrant suggests broad corruption probe of Sen. Martin Sandoval

Friday, October 11, 2019

Senate Democrats on Friday released copies of the full, unredacted search warrant that was executed on state Sen. Martin Sandoval’s office Sept. 24, and it reveals a wide-ranging probe into...

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Senate GOP bill would give inspector general more autonomy

Senate passes bill limiting insulin costs