June, 2019 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Illinois General Assembly: SB1784 actions on May 22

By West Cook News | Jun 10, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on Senate bill SB1784 ("govt ethics-economic interests"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate" and "Second Reading - Short Debate".

Robert Bures donates $1,000 to Russell W. Hartigan's election campaign

By West Cook News | Jun 10, 2019

Robert Bures donated $1,000 to Democrat Russell W. Hartigan's election campaign committee, Committee To Elect Russ Hartigan Judge, on June 10, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Illinois General Assembly: HR397 actions on May 24

By West Cook News | Jun 10, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 24 in the House on House bill HR397 ("women's right to vote day"): "Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions" and "Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee".

Illinois General Assembly: SB1786 actions on May 29

By West Cook News | Jun 10, 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".

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Chicago?

By West Cook News | Jun 10, 2019

There were 6,973 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Chicago zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Cook News.

Illinois General Assembly: SB2128 actions on May 22

By West Cook News | Jun 10, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on Senate bill SB2128 ("certified shorthand reporters"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate" and "Second Reading - Short Debate".

Illinois General Assembly: SB1909 actions on May 22

By West Cook News | Jun 10, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on Senate bill SB1909 ("health-pregnancy/postpartum"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate" and "Second Reading - Short Debate".

Illinois General Assembly: SB1407 actions on May 27

By West Cook News | Jun 10, 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

Illinois General Assembly: SB1609 actions on May 28

By West Cook News | Jun 10, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on Senate bill SB1609 ("crim pro-incarceration credit"): "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams", "Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly", "Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed", "Placed on Calendar Order

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 7: Welch Passes Social Justice and Education Reforms in Spring Session

By Press release submission | Jun 10, 2019

State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, led and championed numerous reforms this spring to improve equity and local schools in Illinois.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 82: This Week in Illinois: End of Session 2019 Update

By Press release submission | Jun 10, 2019

This Week in Illinois: End of Session 2019 Update

Illinois General Assembly: HR371 actions on May 24

By West Cook News | Jun 9, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 24 in the House on House bill HR371 ("perkins plan-wioa"): "Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions" and "Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee".

Illinois General Assembly: HR379 actions on May 23

By West Cook News | Jun 9, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 23 in the House on House bill HR379 ("legalized cannabis-ag study"): "Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed", "Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Judiciary - Criminal Committee(Rep. Natalie A. Manley" and "Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee".

Illinois General Assembly: HR378 actions on May 23

By West Cook News | Jun 9, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 23 in the House on House bill HR378 ("sports wagering-igb study"): "Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed", "Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Revenue & Finance Committee(Rep. Natalie A. Manley" and "Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee".

Illinois General Assembly: HR382 actions on May 22

By West Cook News | Jun 9, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on House bill HR382 ("women's right to vote day"): "Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions" and "Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee".

Illinois General Assembly: HR343 Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

By West Cook News | Jun 9, 2019

The following action was taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HR343 ("migrant detention centers"): "Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions."

Illinois General Assembly: HR287 Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

By West Cook News | Jun 9, 2019

The following action was taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HR287 ("financial literacy month"): "Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions."

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Brookfield?

By West Cook News | Jun 9, 2019

There were seven offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Brookfield zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Cook News.

Illinois General Assembly: HR342 actions on May 16

By West Cook News | Jun 9, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HR342 ("spinal atrophy awareness month"): "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher", "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman", "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley", "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason", "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Edly-Allen", "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish", "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Monica Bristow", "Add