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

By Angela Underwood | 7 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.

Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met June 12.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 12, 2018

Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met Tuesday, June 12.

Hamilton Co Community Unified School District 10 Board will meet June 19.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 12, 2018

Hamilton Co Community Unified School District 10 Board met Tuesday, June 19.

City of Carmi City Council met June 5.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 12, 2018

City of Carmi City Council met Tuesday, June 5.

City of Carmi City Council met May 1.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 12, 2018

City of Carmi City Council met Tuesday, May 1.

Severin sends fellow lawmakers off with a T-shirt

By Angela Underwood | Jun 12, 2018

Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) had some parting gifts for his peers during the May 31 House floor debate.

From Rock Island Today

Despite GOP's concerns, gun bill passes Senate

By Angela Underwood | 7 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 | 7 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.

Bailey says new state budget offers 'no relief' to taxpayers

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 11, 2018

Republican state House candidate Darren Bailey insists that he's as disappointed as he is flabbergasted to see the newly passed state budget become the law of the land at such a critical time for Illinois.

Bailey says Democrats should call for Madigan's resignation

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 11, 2018

GOP state House candidate Darren Bailey says that the ongoing sexual harassment scandal that is now engulfing the office and organization of House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) is indicative of the haphazard way he’s always governed the state.

Righter and House GOP members question Firearms Restraining Order Act

By Angela Underwood | Jun 11, 2018

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

City of Mount Carmel City Council met May 7.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 11, 2018

City of Mount Carmel City Council met Monday, May 7.

City of Mc Leansboro City Council met April 10.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 11, 2018

City of Mc Leansboro City Council met Tuesday, April 10.

City of Grayville City Council will meet June 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 11, 2018

City of Grayville City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, June 11.

Harrisburg City Council met June 7

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 11, 2018

Harrisburg City Council met 6 p.m. Thursday, June 7.

City of Mount Carmel City Council met May 21

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 11, 2018

City of Mount Carmel City Council met 5 p.m. Monday, May 21.

McLeansboro Township Board met February 13.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 9, 2018

McLeansboro Township Board met Tuesday, Feb. 13.

McLeansboro Township Board met March 13.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 9, 2018

McLeansboro Township Board met Tuesday, March 13.

McLeansboro Township Board met April 10.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 9, 2018

McLeansboro Township Board met Tuesday, April 10.

Windhorst says opponent's tax agenda hurts southern Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 8, 2018

When it comes to taxes, Republican state House candidate Patrick Windhorst doesn’t understand the rationale of Rep. Natalie Phelps Finnie (D-Elizabethtown).