Report finds ‘pattern and practice’ of sexual harassment by ex-Rep. Harry Benton
Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch continues to face scrutiny for his handling of past allegations.
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Legislative Ethics Commission votes unanimously to release Benton report
The LEC said it anticipates this process being completed by July 31.
Will the report of ex-Rep. Harry Benton’s alleged misconduct be made public? That’s up to lawmakers
Whether the ethics report that led to former Rep. Harry Benton’s downfall is released will be up to the Legislative ...
Rental fee limits, detention center regulations among bills to pass House
The House passed more than 50 bills on Wednesday.
Insurance bill combining homeowners and auto regulation passes House, awaits Senate action
Gov. JB Pritzker initially called for rate review authority over homeowners insurance last summer.
Proposed bill would require Illinois high schools to offer voter registration
A proposed state bill inspired by the late Rev. Jesse Jackson would require high schools to offer a voter registration ...
What does Gov. JB Pritzker’s nuclear energy executive order do?
Order sets a timeline for identifying potential new nuclear sites and reviewing existing regulations.
As Illinois House returns to Springfield, Democrats focus on Trump
First week of House session yields several symbolic resolutions condemning Trump administration
Bill to regulate homeowners insurance rates fails on final day of veto session
In a rare move, the House sponsor did not call to reconsider the bill after it failed.
State budget talks enter final week amid fears of congressional cuts
Illinois lawmakers are working through final details of the state budget with the goal of approving it by May 31.
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