Will County Gazette

From Prairie State Wire

House Republicans blast Democrats' progressive tax plans

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Joined by three of his GOP peers, House Republican Leader Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) made one thing clear – Democrats are about to put the nail in Illinois' coffin.

From Illinois Valley Times

Rezin introduces three future lawyers to fellow senators

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) was joined by more than one page during Senate floor debate March 14.

With Durkin looking like a winner, Straub still holding out for a miracle in GOP primary

By Angela Underwood | Mar 20, 2018

Speaking to the Will County Gazette while waiting for the final results in the GOP primary, the Burr Ridge Mayor, who is seeking the 82nd District seat against incumbent Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), said Durkin's 68.73 percent of the votes to his 32.27 percent is not a shock.

From Prairie State Wire

Harold wins Republican nomination for Attorney General

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

It will not be the first time Erika Harold will hear “the winner is.”

From Prairie State Wire

Pritzker wins Democratic nod for governor

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

It’s official -- J.B. Pritzker is the Democratic candidate for governor despite coming under heavy fire from the press and public in recent months.

McDermed leads House in honoring women; Demmer's praise of Bellock draws applause

By Angela Underwood | Mar 13, 2018

Nevertheless she persisted was the theme in the Springfield capital.

From DuPage Policy Journal

House panel backs bill making physicals for substitute teachers optional

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Substitute teachers would no longer be required to have a physical to be certified if HB4706 becomes law.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Bill on medical marijuana use in schools moves to House floor

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Several GOP lawmakers discussed policy regarding the administration of medical marijuana to epileptic students during a recent hearing of the House Elementary & Secondary Education Committee.

From Kankakee Times

Parkhurst weighs in on proposal to raise adolescent age in misdemeanor cases

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) considered the consequences of upping the age of an adolescent who commits a misdemeanor to 20 years old at a House Judiciary Criminal Committee hearing last week.

From Chicago City Wire

McAuliffe, Connelly focus on pipes during hearing on Legionnaires' outbreak at vets home

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

While veterans watched live from the Quincy Veterans Home, Rep. Michael McAuliffe (R-Chicago) and Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) raised questions about the plumbing system at the vets home that was the direct cause for the Legionnaires' disease outbreak that has killed 13 people since 2015.

Balich believes referendums are good for voters and government

By Angela Underwood | Mar 8, 2018

Will County Board Member Stephen Balich said any time voters are asked to increase taxes or fees in a referendum, people vote no unless there is an exceptionally good reason.

Balich sees double standard by Democrats in backing Silverstein

By Angela Underwood | Mar 7, 2018

Will County Board Member Stephen Balich said Sen. Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago) should be held to a higher standard.

From DuPage Policy Journal

House advances equal pay legislation despite criticism from four GOP legislators

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

During a recent debate on the House floor about pay gap legislation, four GOP lawmakers said the proposal will not address real wage differential between the sexes as intended.

Rezin introduces Senate to her special guest

By Angela Underwood | Mar 6, 2018

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) recently had a very special guest with her on the Senate floor.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Harris, Wehrli question restrictions in proposed gun legislation

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Reps. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights) and Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) had questions regarding the transportation of firearms and issues about grandfathering during last week's House floor debate on proposed legislation to set age restrictions on firearm ownership.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill to bar children younger than 12 from playing tackle football advances in House

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Reps. Steven Andersson (R-Geneva) and Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) saw matters differently at a March 1 House Mental Health Committee hearing over HB4341, a bill sponsored by Rep. Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills) that addresses the issue of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) by banning organized youth associations from allowing children younger than 12 to play tackle football.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill to ban bump stocks advances after emotional debate in House

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

In light of the recent mass shooting at a Florida high school, five GOP lawmakers fervently expressed their feelings on proposed gun legislation.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP House members say Democrat peers using Florida shooting for political gain

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Four GOP House members made it clear the Parkland School shooting in Florida should not be why gun bills pass in Springfield.

Batinick, Wehrli question pension-funding numbers at House panel hearing

By Angela Underwood | Feb 20, 2018

Reps. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) and Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) were not happy with the figures presented to them at a recent House Personnel & Pensions Committee hearing regarding amortization and pension buyout plans.

Lottery chief's tweet crossed the line, Balich says

By Angela Underwood | Feb 16, 2018

Will County Board Member Stephen Balich said when using social media political correctness is a must.