Springfield News
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JAN 05, 2021
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin and Rep. Tom Demmer criticized House Speaker Mike Madigan and the Democratic majority on Monday for providing little detail about the forthcoming lame duck session.
With less than a week until lawmakers are expected to return to Springfield for a multi-day lame duck veto session, it remains unclear what exactly will be under consideration.
On Monday, three House Republicans held a virtual press conference in which they alleged Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) and the Democratic supermajority would introduce a tax increase during the lame duck session.
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JAN 05, 2021
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JAN 04, 2021
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DEC 24, 2020
Most years, Jan. 1 marks the enactment of hundreds of new laws. But like with much that occurred in 2020, this year is different.
The start of the new year will initiate three new laws, all of which were originally introduced in 2019, while offering a reminder of Gov. JB Pritzker’s recently failed graduated income tax proposal, which would have taken effect on Jan.1 had voters approved it. -
DEC 23, 2020
Seventeen residents at the Manteno Veterans’ Home have died from COVID-19 since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last week, when members of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee gathered in Chicago for a special hearing, lawmakers were overwhelmingly focused on asking state officials about the COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home. -
DEC 18, 2020
The Regional Transit Authority board approved its 2021 budget Thursday with a heavy reliance on additional federal funding.
The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) on Thursday approved a $3 billion budget for 2021 that heavily relies on additional funding from Congress, which officials anticipate could provide $450 million to the agency. -
DEC 17, 2020
Members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee met Wednesday for a hearing on the COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home.
Illinois lawmakers searched for answers and accountability Wednesday when they spent nearly four hours grilling members of Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration about the recent COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home that has killed 33 residents.
News in brief: Pritzker disappointed Madigan didn’t take advantage of investigating committee; board rebuffs Mercy hospital closure plan; coalition of governors urges safety during holidays
