Springfield News
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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
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MAY 17, 2018
ERA advances - On Wednesday, the Illinois House Human Services Committee advanced legislation carrying the Equal Rights Amendment, SJRCA4, from Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie). Supporters signed witness slips for the hearing totaled 3,397 and opponents 569. The measure cleared the panel 7-5 along party lines, and now moves to the House floor. The hearing was the panel’s second on the matter, following a four-hour no-vote hearing last week. At a press conference after the hearing, Lang said he continues to seek wider Republican support and may call the measure for a House vote next week. Lang added that while his goal was to see the measure passed by the end of session, the process may extend into summer as he still faces some Republican opposition.
