Will County Gazette

From Prairie State Wire

National labor law attorney: Legal marijuana doesn't give employees a 'get out of jail free card'

By Angela Underwood | 5 years ago

Since Illinois has become the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana, national labor lawyer and legal analyst Michelle Lee Flores suggests the Prairie State began to prepare for employment law issues.

Stella calls for 'common sense' approaches to combat illegal immigration

By Angela Underwood | Aug 24, 2018

Republican congressional candidate Nick Stella believes immigration is a matter of national security and he recently took to social media to discuss the importance of addressing the issue.

Reilly vows to focus on Will County drug epidemic

By Angela Underwood | Aug 24, 2018

Jim Reilly is alarmed by the increase in heroin and opioid found in Will County and bringing an end to the epidemic would be his top priority as sheriff, he said.

Laib claims more focused assistance for those who need it most would provide tax relief for everyone

By Angela Underwood | Aug 22, 2018

House Republican candidate Rick Laib doesn’t think there is any debate that rising property taxes in the Prairie State have directly caused the mass exodus of Illinois residents.

House committee examines digital divide, its impact on jobs in Illinois

By Angela Underwood | Aug 10, 2018

State Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) emphasized the importance of 21st Century jobs and the digital divide during a recent House Economic Justice & Equity Committee meeting.

From Prairie State Wire

Rauner signs law providing more funding for police officers and their families

By Angela Underwood | 5 years ago

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently signed House BIll 5513 into law, which provides additional funds for police officers and families.

From Prairie State Wire

Before Janus v. AFSCME, there was Harris v. Quinn fighting for 1st Amendment rights

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Pamela Harris said June 27 was a day to celebrate economic liberty and the restoration of the First Amendment rights to millions of workers and their families.

From Illinois Valley Times

Rezin rallies for special needs students who were sent to out-of-district school

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) never wants to see what happened with a recent school district abandoning special education students occur again.

From Chambana Sun

Joint Senate and House Higher Education Group touts 'groundbreaking' legislation

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

After 17 meetings, the Joint Senate and House Higher Education Group is setting new standards for state-funded schools.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill that would bolster legislative inspector's ability to look into sexual harassment claims sent to Rauner

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

House majority leader Michael Madigan’s (D-Chicago) chief of staff, head political operative and appointed House leader have stepped down or been fired since being accused of sexual harassment in the past few months, making HB 138 more timely than ever.

From Illinois Valley Times

Rezin introduces family and friends during Senate floor debate

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) had some very personal guests with her during the May 30 Senate floor debate.

Rezin recognizes former Coal City police chief

By Angela Underwood | Jun 12, 2018

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) dedicated a piece of her district to longtime Coal City police chief.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill that would give AG more power pulled off House floor

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A bill giving Attorney General Lisa Madigan more power was postponed for consideration after only passing by two votes.

From Rock Island Today

Despite GOP's concerns, gun bill passes Senate

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Moline) rose during the May 30 Senate floor debate and argued against a firearm bill.

From Prairie State Wire

Medical cannabis for short-term pain is questionable, some GOP lawmakers insist

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A bill allowing for temporary access to medical cannabis in order to battle the opioid epidemic is in the hands of the governor.

From SE Illinois News

Righter and House GOP members question Firearms Restraining Order Act

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) and some state representatives had a slew questions during a new firearm act debate.

Batinick questions price tag of fire chief training bill

By Angela Underwood | Jun 11, 2018

Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) questioned the cost of a bill that would increase the amount of training fire chiefs are required to have.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Wehrli reminds House that everyone wants 'to do what is right by our veterans'

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) rebuked Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia (D-Aurora) for insinuating that Gov. Bruce Rauner did not help with the upcoming rehabilitation of the Quincy Veterans’ Home.

From Prairie State Wire

Despite GOP concerns, graduate research assistants one step closer to being able to unionize

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A bill to amend the Illinois Labor Relations Act to allow graduate research assistants to unionize concerned three GOP lawmakers during the May 30 House floor debate.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Out-of-state residents at IMSA rejected by GOP

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Opening up the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) to out-of-state residents has some GOP lawmakers concerned.