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Thursday, November 21, 2024

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Batinick calls legislation to amend Illinois' Procurement Code 'a step in the right direction'

By Andy Nghiem | May 18, 2022

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) recently voted in support of legislation that will make amendments to the state's Procurement Code.

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Durkin on Madigan's indictment: 'Today may be the darkest day in Illinois government history'

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 7, 2022

State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) commented on the indictment of former Speaker of the House Michael Madigan.

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Welter questions Pritzker's relationship with recently indicted Madigan

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 7, 2022

State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) is questioning Gov. J.B. Pritzker's relationship with Mike Madigan following the former House Speaker's recent indictment on corruption charges.

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Batinick bill would increase state contracts for firms owned by minorities, women, people with disabilities

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 1, 2022

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) has filed legislation that would boost state contract bidding for traditionally marginalized groups.

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Durkin proposes bill for harsher penalties against Illinois organized retail theft rather than 'coddle criminals'

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 17, 2021

Illinois State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) has introduced legislation that would increase punishments for organized retail theft.

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Senator encourages Illinois to recognize, 'patronize' local businesses for holiday shopping

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 1, 2021

Illinois state Sen. Patrick Joyce is inviting constituents to nominate businesses for the 2022 National Small Business Week Awards.

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Rezin: Constituents concerned 'their rights are being taken away from them'

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 24, 2021

Senate Republican Deputy Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) recently voiced her opposition to changes to the Health Care Right of Conscience Act.

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Curran questions ISBE mask mandate, calls it a 'heavy-handed tactic that does not afford any due process'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 1, 2021

State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) voiced his opinion during an Illinois Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) meeting to discuss mask mandates in schools.

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Batinick supports bill that would allow for recall of state leaders, fight 'culture of corruption' in Illinois

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 23, 2021

During a news conference on Sept. 21, Illinois state Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) voiced his support for a bill that would allow for the recall of state leaders.

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'Sorry kids, no football;' positive COVID tests cancel Joliet West homecoming game

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 23, 2021

Joliet West High School's homecoming football game has been cancelled after several of the players tested positive for COVID-19.

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'Illinois students will always have a voice': General Assembly passes measure to extend term limits for ISAC student commissioners

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 14, 2021

On Thursday, May 27, the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation that will ensure that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will continue to have a student voice.

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Illinois lawmakers OK bill to allow student-athletes to make endorsement deals

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 11, 2021

Illinois legislators have passed a bill that will allow college student-athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness.

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'More credit hours and higher grade point averages': More affordable community college housing bill heads to Pritzker's desk

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 7, 2021

A bill aimed at increasing the availability of affordable housing for Illinois community college students awaits final approval and signature from Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

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Future Lion Electric plant in Joliet will add 'to our state's industry-leading capabilities'

By Andy Nghiem | May 12, 2021

State Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) recently joined Canadian-based company Lion Electric to reveal that Will County has been selected as the site for the company's first U.S. manufacturing facility to build electric vehicles.

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Sen. Hastings' bill to 'expand access to utility bill relief programs' passes committee

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 7, 2021

A bill introduced by Illinois State Sen. Michael E. Hastings (D-Frankfort) seeking to expand access to utility bill assistance programs recently passed the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee.

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Pritzker: New Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs director comes with ‘exemplary experience’

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 27, 2021

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs will have a new top executive after the previous director resigned earlier this year.