State House kicks off lame duck session
— January 8, 2021SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House lawmakers were back in the capital city Friday, Jan. 8 for the first time since May, kicking off a five-day “lame duck” legislative session. No substantive…
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State unemployment agency responds to Republican criticisms
— January 7, 2021SPRINGFIELD – House Republicans continued to criticize the Pritzker administration Wednesday, Jan, 6 as the Illinois Department of Employment Security works through ongoing staffing…
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Pandemic response, budget on table for Springfield ‘lame duck’ session
— January 4, 2021SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers will return to the capital city on Friday, Jan. 8 for a “lame duck” session that is expected to focus on the state’s COVID-19 response, a nearly…
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Bills would allow lawmakers to meet, vote remotely
— December 22, 2020SPRINGFIELD – Two lawmakers have introduced legislation that would allow the General Assembly to meet and vote remotely during a pandemic or other emergency that makes in-person meetings…
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Illinois electors cast ballots for Biden, Harris
— December 14, 2020SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ presidential electors officially cast their 20 ballots Monday, Dec. 14 for the Democratic ticket of Joseph R. Biden and Kamala Harris, marking the…
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GOP lawmakers introduce ‘fair maps’ legislation
— January 6, 2021SPRINGFIELD – Republicans in the Illinois House said Tuesday, Jan. 5 that they hope to use legislation, instead of a constitutional amendment, to change the way state legislative…
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Deputy minority leader considering statewide 2022 run
— December 30, 2020State Rep. Tom Demmer of Dixon is considering a run for statewide office in 2022. Whether for governor, U.S. Senate or another position, he has not decided. The 34-year-old Illinois…
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Democrats vote to end legislative investigation of Madigan
— December 15, 2020SPRINGFIELD — After just three hearings in four months, Democrats on the special committee probing House Speaker Michael Madigan’s alleged misconduct and role in a bribery scheme…
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