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Illinois General Assembly: SB651 actions on May 28

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on Senate bill SB651 ("alternative elec/gas suppliers"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate", "Second Reading - Short Debate", "Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate", "Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee", "House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Public Utilities Committee(by Voice Vo

Terry Siebert donates $1,000 to Joseph V. Chiarelli's election campaign

By Rockford Sun | Jun 18, 2019

Terry Siebert donated $1,000 to Republican Joseph V. Chiarelli's election campaign committee, Citizens to Elect Joseph V Chiarelli, on June 18, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Illinois General Assembly: SB2052 actions on May 28

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on Senate bill SB2052 ("blighted buildings & property"): "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate", "Removed from Short Debate Status" and "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate".

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Senate Week in Review: June 10 - 14, 2019

By Press release submission | Jun 18, 2019

As the summer begins, legislation from the spring legislative session is now being signed into law – beginning with a controversial measure to expand abortion in Illinois and a reinstatement of the five-hour school day minimum.

Illinois General Assembly: SB2150 actions on May 26

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 26 in the House on Senate bill SB2150 ("highr ed-religious institution"): "Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed", "Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Higher Education Committee(Rep. Natalie A. Manley", "House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Higher Education Committee", "House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee", "House Committee Am

From Kane County Reporter

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 70: Spring Session Recap

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

Spring Session Recap The spring legislative session extended beyond the May 31 deadline and into the weekend.

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Winnebago?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

There was one offender released on parole during 2018 that lives in Winnebago, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rockford Sun.

From NW Illinois News

Roll Call: Demmer votes for allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-90) May 31 voted for a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

From NW Illinois News

Roll Call: Chesney votes against allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

State Rep. Andrew S. Chesney (R-89) on May 31 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

From Kane County Reporter

Roll Call: Keicher votes for allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-70) on May 31 voted for a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

Roll Call: Sosnowski votes against allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | Jun 18, 2019

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-69) on May 31 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

Roll Call: Cabello votes against allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | Jun 18, 2019

State Rep. John M. Cabello (R-68) on May 31 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

Roll Call: West votes for allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | Jun 18, 2019

State Rep. Maurice A. West II (D-67) on May 31 voted for a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

Illinois General Assembly: HB822 actions on May 22

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on House bill HB822 ("undesignated glucagon-schools"): "Passed Both Houses" and "Third Reading - Passed".

Illinois General Assembly: SB1726 actions on May 16

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on Senate bill SB1726 ("alzheimer's-advisory committee"): "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate", "Second Reading - Short Debate", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams" and "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy".

Illinois General Assembly: SB1780 actions on May 28

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on Senate bill SB1780 ("partition of heirs property"): "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams", "Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed", "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate", "House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted" and "Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters".

Illinois General Assembly: HB836 actions on May 16

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB836 ("guardians-minor:non-us parent"): "Passed Both Houses" and "Third Reading - Passed".

From Prairie State Wire

Pritzker’s claims of paying down pension debt “simply dishonest,” fiscal watchdog says

By W.J. Kennedy | 5 years ago

The recently approved state budget hardly makes Illinois the beacon of fiscal prudence that Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and legislative leaders claim it is, budgetary analysts at Wirepoints say.

Illinois General Assembly: HB831 actions on May 16

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB831 ("child abuse reports-dph-dhfs"): "Passed Both Houses", "Third Reading - Passed", "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman" and "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.".