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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 41: Wehrli’s Legislative Update: June 10, 2019

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

On May 31, Illinois lawmakers approved a $40.62 billion operating budget that eclipses the budget Governor JB Pritzker asked for in his January budget address by $800 million, and increases state spending by $2 billion over the current year.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 37: Rep. McDermed Commemorates 100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment Ratification

By Press release submission | Jun 11, 2019

IState Representative Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) passed a resolution recognizing Illinois as a proud leader in the story of women’s suffrage in the United States and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment’s ratification in Illinois.

Illinois General Assembly: SB1786 actions on May 29

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 11, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 29 in the House on Senate bill SB1786 ("veh cd-license to work act"): "Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate" and "Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee".

Illinois General Assembly: SB1407 actions on May 27

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 11, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 27 in the House on Senate bill SB1407 ("hazardous materials workforce"): "Pension Note Filed", "State Debt Impact Note Filed", "Correctional Note Filed", "Land Conveyance Appraisal Note Filed", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel", "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate", "Second Reading - Short Debate", "House Floor Amendment No. 1

Rep. Batinick calls out Springfield pay raises as 'an absolute joke' orchestrated by House Democrats

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 11, 2019

Republican House Floor Leader Mark Batinick (Plainfield) did not mince words in his assessment of the pay raise he and his colleagues in Springfield walked away with as part of Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s new $40 billion budget.

Illinois General Assembly: SB659 actions on May 22

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 11, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on Senate bill SB659 ("pharmacy practice-various"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate" and "Second Reading - Short Debate".

Illinois General Assembly: SB456 actions on May 29

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 11, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 29 in the House on Senate bill SB456 ("sch cd-employment-offenders"): "House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments", "House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Iris Y. Martinez", "House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments", "House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed wit

Illinois General Assembly: SB527 actions on May 28

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 11, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on Senate bill SB527 ("prop tx-will co-loss-airport"): "Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John Connor", "Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca", "Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed", "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate" and "House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted".

Illinois General Assembly: SB54 actions on May 20

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 11, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 20 in the House on Senate bill SB54 ("liquor-home delivery"): "House Committee Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Executive Committee", "House Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee", "House Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sara Feigenholtz", "Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May" and "Assigned to Executive Committee".

Illinois General Assembly: SB39 actions on May 28

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 11, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on Senate bill SB39 ("prop tx-police and fire"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate", "Second Reading - Short Debate", "House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee", "Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit", "Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit", "House Floor A

Illinois General Assembly: SB416 actions on May 22

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 11, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on Senate bill SB416 ("county jail good behavior"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate" and "Second Reading - Short Debate".

Illinois General Assembly: SB37 actions on May 22

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 11, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on Senate bill SB37 ("pencd-dnst fire-secondary empt"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate" and "Second Reading - Short Debate".

Illinois General Assembly: SB534 actions on May 29

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 11, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 29 in the House on Senate bill SB534 ("bureau apprenticeship programs"): "House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments", "House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Emil Jones, III", "House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments", "House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed w

Illinois General Assembly: SB222 actions on May 22

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 11, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on Senate bill SB222 ("cons fraud-rebate card-fees"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate", "House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee", "House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. John Connor", "Second Reading - Short Debate", "Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate", "Do Pass as Amended /

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Crete?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 11, 2019

There were six offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Crete zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Will County Gazette.

Illinois General Assembly: SB449 actions on May 22

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 11, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on Senate bill SB449 ("sch cd-parent-victim-services"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy", "Added Alternate Co-Spo

Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee met April 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 11, 2019

Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee met Thursday, April 4.

Will County Historic Preservation Commission met April 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 11, 2019

Will County Historic Preservation Commission met Wednesday, April 3.

Will County Public Health & Safety Committee met April 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 11, 2019

Will County Public Health & Safety Committee met Wednesday, April 3.

Illinois General Assembly: HR394 actions on May 23

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 23 in the House on House bill HR394 ("kaskaskia watershed plan"): "Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions", "Recommends Be Adopted Appropriations-Capital Committee", "Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed", "Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Appropriations-Capital Committee(Rep. Gregory Harris", "Assigned to Appropriations-Capital Committee", "Added Co-Sponso