Senate deals Pritzker first veto override
— February 6, 2020SPRINGFIELD — Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker was dealt his first veto override Wednesday, Feb. 5 when the state Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass a bill that retroactively extends…
SPRINGFIELD — Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker was dealt his first veto override Wednesday, Feb. 5 when the state Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass a bill that retroactively extends…
SPRINGFIELD – On Jan. 14, 2019, Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker was sworn into office. A billionaire businessman from Chicago with no prior experience as an elected official, he took…
SPRINGFIELD — The outgoing leader of Illinois’ Senate offered a piece of advice for whoever next assumes the position — “bring everyone together.” Chicago Democrat John Cullerton…
SPRINGFIELD — The state’s board of education announced emergency rule changes Nov. 20 in response to a news story which detailed an overuse of “isolation rooms” in several Illinois…
SPRINGFIELD — Republicans in the Illinois Senate unveiled a bill Oct. 30 that would give the legislative inspector general independent authority to launch investigations and issue…
SPRINGFIELD – Senator Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, was elected as the 39th president of the Illinois Senate on Sunday, Jan. 19 after hours of behind-the-scenes negotiations. The race…
SPRINGFIELD — A measure preventing lawmakers from receiving pay for days they did not hold office has remained in legislative limbo since its introduction in January. Its sponsor…
SPRINGFIELD — The adjournment of the fall veto session Nov. 14 means a number of bills that failed to pass both chambers last week must wait for further action when the General Assembly…