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Pritzker signs more than 150 bills into law
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed more than 150 bills into law Friday. -
'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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Your breakfast costs 45 percent more than it did two years ago: Who's to blame for such sky-high inflation?
The federal government has failed spectacularly to manage the risk of inflation. For many, that’s no surprise given the unprecedented government-enforced lockdowns, the trillions of dollars spent on bailouts and a haphazard implementation of the green energy agenda. -
Gov. Pritzker Announces Eleven Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Gov. Pritzker Announces Eleven Appointments to Boards and Commissions. -
Crowe resigns Senate seat; Who will be appointed to fill vacancy?
State Sen. Rachelle Aud Crowe, Democrat from Glen Carbon, has resigned her Senate seat effective at 10 a.m. June 15. -
New poll shows Bailey, Brady, Salvi on track to win; Attorney General race a toss up
Bailey at 31% but moves to 40% when undecided voters compelled to decide preference. -
Oral arguments set June 22 in suit over Madison County subcircuit law
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine is set to argue against the new subcircuit law at the Fourth District Appellate Court on June 22. -
Attorney General Raoul Commemorates Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month With Virtual Fireside Chat
Attorney General Raoul Commemorates Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month With Virtual Fireside Chat. -
Bost, Davis Block Harmful Pritzker Provision That Would Increase Water Costs for Southern Illinois
Bost, Davis Block Harmful Pritzker Provision That Would Increase Water Costs for Southern Illinois. -
False advertising of Illinois' new 'property tax relief' bill
Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed a new bill providing property tax relief for senior, veteran and disabled homeowners. What nobody said is that those reductions for some mean increases for others. It’s just a matter of shuffling the property tax burden.