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Several GOP lawmakers reject bill that would prevent state from reversing local districts' denial of charter schools

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Allowing local school districts to deny charter school applications is not ideal, according to three GOP lawmakers.

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Lang resigns as House Deputy Majority Leader after being accused of sexual harassment

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

After being accused of sexual harassment by activist Maryann Loncar today -- and a day after he helped pass the Equal Rights Amendment in the state House -- Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) resigned from his leadership role as deputy majority leader.

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16 GOP lawmakers argue against progressive income tax in Illinois

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sixteen Republican state representatives stood to oppose a progressive income tax.

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After heated debate and vote, D’Amico postpones drone bill for consideration

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A heated debate over drones May 25 had the full attention of the House, with almost a dozen Republican lawmakers arguing the proposal.

Breen, Brady question bill allowing pension fund to pay nursing home bills for certain disabled residents

By Angela Underwood | May 29, 2018

Before giving their nod, two GOP lawmakers wanted to know about offering more authority to the Cook County Pension Fund.

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Illinois gaming legislation to allow for more gambling stuck in committee

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

State Rep. Robert Rita (D-Blue Island) had the House Executive Committee’s full attention Monday over non-riverboat gaming legislation.

GOP lawmakers urge against extending Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority term limits

By Angela Underwood | May 28, 2018

Extending term limits for the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority board is a bad idea, according to three Republican lawmakers.

Harris notes Chicago's No. 3 spot in KPMG technology hub ranking

By Angela Underwood | May 28, 2018

Technology is at the top of Rep. David Harris's (R-Arlington Heights) something good about Illinois list.

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GOP members pay their respects during annual Memorial Day tribute

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo), Senate Minority Leader William Brady (R-Bloomington) and Gov. Bruce Rauner reminded Illinoisans of the ultimate sacrifice made by soldiers at a Memorial Day Wall of Remembrance ceremony last week.

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Bill allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds awaits Rauner's signature

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

If Gov. Bruce Rauner signs off on HB4870, medical marijuana can be administered on school grounds.

Rezin sees floodplain management bill through

By Angela Underwood | May 21, 2018

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) refuses to let the waters rise too high.

Resolution rejecting federal infrastructure plan a bad idea, 2 GOP lawmakers say

By Angela Underwood | May 21, 2018

A Democrat's demand for the federal government to bring a better infrastructure plan to the table did not go over well with two Republican lawmakers.

From DuPage Policy Journal

GOP-sponsored disability-related bill passes House, but dies in Senate

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Popular in the House, a Republican-based bill to broaden the Developmental Disability and Mental Disability Act failed in committee due to Democrats' denial.

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House floor fervently honors McCain

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Godspeed Sen. John McCain (R-AZ).

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Rezin against bill favoring private water company monopoly

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) did not like the idea of a privately owned water company monopoly.

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Resolution calling for Ford Heights library audit sparks contentious debate in House

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A debate over a resolution directing the auditor general to perform an assessment of the Ford Heights Public Library District brought harsh words during House debate May 10.

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Breen says lawmakers no better than thieves who steal packages left at homes

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) asked Rep. Marcus Evans (D-Chicago) if he found it ironic that the House chastises private businesses over thievery when lawmakers are the No. 1 entity stealing the most from taxpayers.

Ramblers Final Four team honored on House floor

By Angela Underwood | May 11, 2018

Loyola University Chicago men's basketball coach Porter Moser had the House floor’s full attention Wednesday afternoon.

Loyola's Sister Jean leads House in prayer

By Angela Underwood | May 9, 2018

Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Chaplain Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt led the House in prayer before debate began on May 9.

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Ives foretells bleak bankruptcy future for Illinois municipalities

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

What is most important, your job, your home or your pension asked Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton).