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SEP 22, 2017
Every Friday we present some of the more interesting campaign finance information. Unless otherwise stated, reports are from the last seven days.
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SEP 22, 2017
The statehouse evacuee count continues to rise with the near-daily announcement of incumbent retirements. Meanwhile, shifting demographics in some districts leave key lawmakers fighting to keep their seats. With the arrival of autumn, eyes around the state are scouting for new patches of red.
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SEP 22, 2017
On the eve of the autumnal equinox, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources released its annual Fall Color Report. Across the state, dry conditions have taken their toll on the season’s showing.
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During its most recent audit, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency was found to have $11.8 million worth of uncollected debt gathering dust in its accounts receivable column.
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SEP 21, 2017
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Legislative updates are expected today from the Policy Procurement Board, which meets today in the Stratton Building, room 349-C, 401 South Spring Street in Springfield, connected via video to the Thompson Center in Chicago. The group will also review three leases in Springfield and Chicago. Agenda.
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SEP 21, 2017
The Illinois Workforce Innovation Board will convene today at Nicor Gas in Napierville for a 4-hour board member retreat, followed by a 2-hour board meeting. Agenda items include a detailed report on increasing demand for truck drivers in the state.
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SEP 20, 2017
Those seeking a position as the Chief Internal Auditor of the Illinois Department of Military Affairs have until the end of today to apply for the position. The successful applicant will have their work cut out for them.
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SEP 20, 2017
Wary of encroaching competition from out-of-state universities, the Illinois Board of Higher Education tabled several potential partnerships during its Tuesday meeting at Western Illinois University, and turned its eye toward a potential legislative pushback on the issue for 2018.
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SEP 20, 2017
UNLOCKED- Following yesterday’s signing of the EDGE Tax Credit legislation, Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed a measure into law aimed at reforming civil asset forfeiture, sponsored by Sen. Dan Harmon (D-Oak Park). The move counters a federal-level rollback of reform efforts in July by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The move means probable cause is no longer sufficient reason to seize a suspect's possessions in Illinois, small sums of cash are exempt from seizure, and property owners no longer have to pay to have their possessions returned.
- Participants in the State Universities Retirement System are now allowed to rollover pension distributions into a simple IRA, after a recent decision by the SURS board. Details on the ruling can be found in the most recent Flinn Report.
- The state’s criminal DNA testing backlog totals 11,855 and is still increasing, according to the 2017 DNA Testing Accountability report. The cause for the backlog provided in the report: “forensic scientists are well-qualified and highly-trained, but… it takes more than two years from when a (forensic scientist) vacancy occurs until it is filled by a fully-trained new scientist.” Despite the backlog, the continued testing landed 1,513 hits for potential criminal matches, compared to 1,300 in FY2016.
- The Illinois Liquor Commission will meet today at 1:00 p.m. in room 2-025 of the Thompson Center in Chicago. Updated agenda.
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Seeking to avoid the possibility that House Speaker Mike Madigan’s sore thumb, Ken Dunkin, could run for re-election to his old seat, the Illinois Democratic Party has been quietly interviewing candidates for the House’s 5th District seat. Meetings with Democratic ward committeemen began last week, and another round of meetings will be conducted Friday, Sept. 29, say insiders. After the interviews, committeemen will endorse a single candidate, but not officially slate them.
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