Illinois House to investigate Rep. Carol Ammons following indictment
There’s no timeline for when lawmakers will begin their investigation.
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Speaker Welch’s approach to ethics cases involving his members
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch said it would be “premature” to call for indicted Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, to resign, ...
Republicans call for more transparency, accountability after ‘disgraceful week’ for House Democrats
GOP Leader McCombie calls for special investigative committee into Rep. Carol Ammons.
State Rep. Carol Ammons indicted in scheme to receive kickbacks, misusing campaign funds
Ammons faces 10 counts relating to wire fraud and misuse of campaign funds.
Illinois food assistance error rate continues to grow as federal penalties loom
The federal government will require states like Illinois with high SNAP error rates to cover a greater portion of benefits
Pritzker signs nearly $56B budget with new business taxes as he seeks 3rd term
New spending in the budget is minimal as expected revenue growth slows.
Lawmakers approve bill to regulate e-bikes, scooters
Age limits, speed limits and even driver’s licenses could be required for certain modes of transportation.
Reducing gas tax, prepping for future shortfalls among late budget sticking points
Some Democrats are pushing for more tax hikes while Republicans call for spending and tax cuts.
School choice option at standstill as legislators weigh benefits, political fallout
The governor, education advocates and legislators weigh whether to opt Illinois into a federal school choice tax credit.
SAFE-T Act back in spotlight after killing of Chicago Police officer
Republicans want to change the law to make it easier to hold people before trial.
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