Springfield News
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MAY 24, 2018
The Illinois House passed a measure Wednesday aimed to keep guns out of dangerous hands. The bill won passage with both Republican and Democratic support despite a last-minute message of opposition from the National Rifle Association, received by members in the middle of the chamber’s debate. -
MAY 24, 2018
Sexual harassment - Two bills taking aim at sexual harassment in the public sector have been approved by the General Assembly, with one headed to the desk of Gov. Bruce Rauner. The Illinois Senate approved HB4242 and HB4243 on unanimous votes Wednesday. Both of the measures are sponsored by Cary Republican Rep. David McSweeney.
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MAY 23, 2018
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MAY 23, 2018
LIG requested in Cassidy allegations - One story took over the Illinois statehouse Tuesday, following allegations made Monday by Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago). House Speaker Mike Madigan sent a letter to Legislative Inspector General Julie Porter, requesting an investigation into “recent allegations of possible sexual harassment and retaliation” made by Cassidy, adding: “Myself and my staff will cooperate with any investigation into this matter.”
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MAY 22, 2018
The Illinois House and Senate flew through bill motions Monday afternoon in a late convening of the chambers. On either side of the rotunda, lawmakers sped batches of bills to their final votes of approval. The following is a round-up of key legislation now headed to the desk of Gov. Bruce Rauner.
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MAY 22, 2018
Poor People’s Campaign - In concert with other protests at state houses throughout the U.S., the Poor People’s Campaign flooded the Capitol rotunda in one of the most lively protests of the year, rallying for a slate of social and economic causes. The group of more than 300 members — many of whom wore work uniforms from McDonald’s — spent several hours sounding chants in favor of a minimum wage raises as well as immigrant and voting rights protections.
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MAY 21, 2018
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MAY 21, 2018
The clock is ticking on budget matters and the state’s debate on school safety and gun control laws has taken on new urgency as General Assembly reconvenes with just two weeks left in the 100th session. Here are the Senate and House Committees we’ll be watching today.
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MAY 18, 2018
With the General Assembly lurching into the final weeks of session, bills are moving at a frenetic pace through committees and chambers. To help readers keep tabs on the latest twists and turns in leading issues, here’s a round-up of Wednesday’s most notable legislative actions.
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MAY 18, 2018
