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Parents' rights referendum won't go to voters, but Coalition says Dems' ballot-blocking power play shows 'momentum'
Parents Matter Coalition said they collected 102,000 voter signatures, well short of threshold needed to place their advisory referendum on the ballot. But they say an 'anti-democratic' law rushed through by IL Democrats shows the lengths progressives will go to keep Illinoisans from voting on the question -
IL lawmakers advance law to limit 'annihilative' payouts faced by business under biometrics law
The Illinois State Senate approved SB2979, which would explicitly limit the amount of money trial lawyers and plaintiffs can demand businesses pay under the Biometric Information Privacy Act. The law has spawned thousands of lawsuits generating hundreds of millions of dollars in legal fees -
Pritzker signs more than 150 bills into law
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed more than 150 bills into law Friday. -
Republican lawmakers respond to 2024 state budget; Schmidt: Budget earned bipartisan opposition, not support
Local Republican lawmakers have responded to the record-breaking $50.6 million Illinois budget for Fiscal year 2024, which was passed by the General Assembly in the early hours of May 27. -
'Anti-doxing' bill passed by Illinois General Assembly will punish legitimate advocacy and stifle constitutionally protected speech
An awful, unconstitutional piece of legislation that should have been opposed by Democrats and Republicans alike passed unanimously in the Illinois House and Senate. It now goes to Gov. JB Pritzker for signature. The only significant opposition came from the ACLU of Illinois. They are right to oppose it. -
Local legislators respond to ComEd convictions
Several local state legislators representing Madison and St. Clair County residents have responded to guilty verdicts for the former CEO of ComEd and three associates of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. -
All Illinois Democratic reps in U.S. House vote against ban on biological men competing in women's sports despite overwhelming public support for a ban
By overwhelming margins, Americans don’t want biological men competing in women’s sports. Surveys consistently show at least 60% opposed and just 30% in support at best, even surveys by left-leaning sources like NPR and The Washington Post. -
Pension reform, Illinois style: Legislation to 'fix' the Tier 2 problem
On the long list of things wrong with Illinois’ pension system, there’s one problem that can’t be ignored: Tier 2 pension benefits are increasingly likely to fall short of minimums under federal rules. If that happens, the sponsoring unit of government would face huge, new liabilities. Those facts have long been widely agreed. -
April 4 voter warning: Ballot selfies are a felony in Illinois
Voters wanting to show their Election Day pride should be careful. Sharing a voting-booth selfie on social media is a felony in Illinois. -
White County judge raises concerns about gun ban legislative procedure during hearing on TRO request, calls it 'egregious'
CARMI – Circuit judges can’t enforce constitutional requirements for passing legislation, Governor Pritzker’s lawyer told White County Circuit Judge Scott Webb at a Jan. 25 hearing for a temporary restraining order on a gun law Pritzker signed on Jan. 10. -
Local legislators respond in opposition to weapons ban
Several Republican state legislators joined the Madison County Board in their opposition to the “assault weapons” ban signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker Tuesday evening during a lame duck session. -
Belt defeats Lester 54-46 in Senate District 57
Belt, of Cahokia Heights, was first elected to the Senate in 2018, succeeding James Clayborne after he served more than 20 years in the Chamber. -
Gov. Pritzker Announces Eight Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Patricia Saccone will serve as a Member on the Illinois Racing Board.* Saccone has over fifteen years of classroom experience, serving as the Program Director and Professor of Health Information Technology at Waubonsee Community College in Aurora. -
In support of Erica Harriss for Illinois State Senate
She will be a watchdog for us looking out for new taxes and fees that continue to pile up and hold us down. Importantly, she will fight against amending our constitution to allow for a progressive income tax that would allow politicians to move tax brackets up and down any time they need to fill their coffers. -
Stuart's campaign relying on coastal strategists; Only 5% of funding since July 1 is locally sourced
SPRINGFIELD – Democrat Representative Katie Stuart of Edwardsville runs with money from Chicago and Springfield and strategy from California and Washington. -
Clayborne misled public by voting to cut his pay, then suing to recover what he lost, Supreme Court rules
“The public was misled by these plaintiffs when, soon after retiring from office or indicating an intention not to run for retention, plaintiffs filed this lawsuit claiming that defendant was not allowed to implement a change in their salary and that defendant must pay them the amounts of the reductions in their salaries that occurred over and eight year period,” Neville wrote. -
Supreme Court says lawmakers who voted to cut their own salary can't sue for back pay, because they waited too long
6-0 ruling vacates lower court order to pay out at least $175,000, but state high court shies away from ruling whether the Illinois constitution allows lawmakers to cut their pay -
Harriss: SAFE-T Act will make Metro East less safe and more expensive
Illinois’ controversial SAFE-T Act is making headlines throughout the nation for the risk it poses to communities in Illinois. -
Julian announces endorsement from U.S. Senator; The former asbestos attorney has contributed to Durbin's coffers
Democrat Barry Julian announced on Aug. 23 that he has been endorsed for a Madison County circuit judgeship by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. -
Bost Backed Veterans’ Mental Health Bill Passes House
Bost Backed Veterans’ Mental Health Bill Passes House.