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Rezin introduces cancer survivor to Senate floor

By Angela Underwood | May 29, 2018

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) was honored to have Megan Bugg at her side.

Long invites St. George Orthodox Church priest to give invocation

By Angela Underwood | May 29, 2018

Rep. Jerry Long (R-Streator) had some special guests with him at the May 21 House floor debate.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois gaming legislation to allow for more gambling stuck in committee

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

State Rep. Robert Rita (D-Blue Island) had the House Executive Committee’s full attention Monday over non-riverboat gaming legislation.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP members pay their respects during annual Memorial Day tribute

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo), Senate Minority Leader William Brady (R-Bloomington) and Gov. Bruce Rauner reminded Illinoisans of the ultimate sacrifice made by soldiers at a Memorial Day Wall of Remembrance ceremony last week.

House resolution dedicates Streator bridge to veteran

By Angela Underwood | May 24, 2018

Rep. Jerry Long (R-Streator) politely demanded silence from the House floor when honoring a Vietnam veteran.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP senators continue to grill Rauner's budget director over paying pension deficit

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Hans Zigmund, new director of Gov. Bruce Rauner's Office of Management and Budget, had more explaining to do to three Republican lawmakers.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds awaits Rauner's signature

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

If Gov. Bruce Rauner signs off on HB4870, medical marijuana can be administered on school grounds.

From Will County Gazette

Rezin rejects water company monopoly again

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) recently made it clear that she is not in favor of water company monopolies.

From Chicago City Wire

Rezin sees floodplain management bill through

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) refuses to let the waters rise too high.

From Prairie State Wire

Demmer questions immigration legislation

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) doubts a Democratic-sponsored immigration bill will work.

From Prairie State Wire

House floor fervently honors McCain

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Godspeed Sen. John McCain (R-AZ).

From Rock Island Today

Resolution sponsored by Weaver would dedicate underpass to late reverend

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) dedicated a portion of his district to a late leader through SJR47.

From Will County Gazette

Rezin against bill favoring private water company monopoly

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) did not like the idea of a privately owned water company monopoly.

Demmer takes steps to preserve Eternal Indian statue, protect attorney clients

By Angela Underwood | May 16, 2018

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) successfully introduced resolutions aimed at protecting legal clients and preserving a historical statue near Oregon.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP senators say slow down on proposal dealing with class size goals

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Too fast and too soon is what three GOP lawmakers expressed about Democrat-sponsored legislation that could alter the newly based $350 million evidence-based funding formula.

From Prairie State Wire

Senate panel backs measure allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A proposal that would allow medical marijuana to be administered to students on school property is closer to becoming law in Illinois.

Sen. Weaver amends Wildlife Code for youth

By Angela Underwood | May 14, 2018

Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) is making it a little easier for youth to hunt and trap as long as they are supervised by an adult.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois school administrators fearful over lack of funding due to pension debt

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Springfield District 186 Superintendent Jennifer Gill is admittedly frightened over her district's lack of funding.

From Rock Island Today

Weaver's bill assures no divorce penalty over life insurance

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) cleaned up some civil law language regarding insurance policies in divorce cases by introducing SB2437 during Senate debate April 11.