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 ...
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Illinois House approves megaprojects bill, but the Bears want changes
Skepticism of the House proposal poured in almost as quickly as it passed.
Wednesday update: Committee advances Bears bill, Dems break for private caucus
House Democrats went to a private caucus ahead of a vote on an amended megaprojects bill that could help the ...
Barbara Flynn Currie, 40-year veteran of Illinois House, trailblazer for women in Springfield, dies
Former Illinois House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie, who served 40 years in the General Assembly, died Thursday at 85.
House Dems eye taxes on entertainment, billionaires’ investments to fund transit
Illinois House Democrats are pushing a bill with taxes on entertainment and billionaires to fund public transportation.
Pritzker OKs changes to Prisoner Review Board following years of controversy
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board has been in the spotlight in Springfield over its decisions to release prisoners.
State lawmakers pass measure limiting state investment in Russian assets
The Illinois House gave final passage to a bill aimed at prohibiting state investment in assets tied to Russia and ...
GOP chooses new leadership in General Assembly as Dems retain control
Republicans chose new leadership for their caucuses in the Illinois General Assembly on Tuesday night, while the two Democratic leaders ...
GOP Floor Leader Batinick ready to ‘pass the baton’
Illinois House Republican Floor Leader Mark Batinick, a self-described “policy guy,” came to Springfield with the goal of pushing good ...
House Dems release $45.6 billion budget as negotiations continue
Democrats in the Illinois House unveiled their own tax cut proposals and outlined spending tied to recent public safety measures ...
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