United States House of Representatives Sharper Definition of Violent Crime Voting 247-152, the House on Sept. 7 passed a bill (HR 6691) that would more precisely define what constitutes…
United States Senate $854 Billion Spending Bill For 2019 Voting 85 for and seven against, the Senate on Aug. 23 approved an $854 billion catchall appropriations bill (HR 6157) that…
United States House of Representatives Ban on ‘Junk Insurance’ Health Plans Voting 224 for and 184 against, the House on July 24 blocked a Democratic attempt to call up a bill (HR…
United States House of Representatives Renewal of Federal Fisheries Law Voting 222 for and 193 against, the House on July 11 passed a GOP-drafted bill (HR 200) that would extend through…
United States House of Representatives GOP Immigration Overhaul By a vote of 193 for and 231 against, the House on June 21 rejected an overhaul of U.S. immigration laws reflecting the…
United States Senate Passage of $154.2 Billion Spending Package Voting 92 for and six against, the Senate on Aug. 1 passed a bill (HR 6147) combining four of the 12 appropriations bills…
United States House of Representatives GOP Statement Against Carbon Tax Voting 229 for and 180 against, the House on July 19 adopted a nonbinding GOP statement of opposition to proposals…
United States House of Representatives Defeat of GOP Immigration Bill Voting 121 for and 301 against, the House on June 27 defeated an immigration bill (HR 6136) backed by the GOP leadership…
Three men shot – one ...Three men were shot – one fatally -- Saturday afternoon on Chicago's ...
Government, defense spar as child ...With the criminal trial of Elburn veterinarian Adam Stafford King fast approaching ...
Chicago teen charged in fatal ...A 19-year-old Chicago man has been charged in connection with a fatal ...
Challenges persist for women, minorities ...PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions ...
