June, 2019 | West Cook News

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cook County?

By West Cook News | Jun 15, 2019

There were 9,009 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Cook County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Cook News.

Illinois General Assembly: HB3196 actions on May 17

By West Cook News | Jun 15, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 17 in the House on House bill HB3196 ("immigration task force"): "Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s", "Arrived in House" and "Third Reading - Passed".

Illinois General Assembly: HB3068 actions on May 17

By West Cook News | Jun 15, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 17 in the House on House bill HB3068 ("solid waste mgmt-resource mgmt"): "Passed Both Houses", "Third Reading - Passed" and "Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran".

Illinois General Assembly: HB3 actions on May 23

By West Cook News | Jun 15, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 23 in the House on House bill HB3 ("hospital report card act"): "Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s", "Arrived in House", "Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter", "Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a", "Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a", "Third Reading - Passed"

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Hillside?

By West Cook News | Jun 15, 2019

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

Lawmaker pay raises send activists over the top

By Angela Underwood | Jun 15, 2019

Two Cook County conservative activists are appalled at the proposed pay hike Illinois legislators gave themselves at the conclusion of last month's spring legislative session in Springfield.

Roll Call: Welch votes for allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | Jun 15, 2019

State Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch (D-7) on May 31 voted for a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

Illinois General Assembly: HB2895 actions on May 24

By West Cook News | Jun 14, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 24 in the House on House bill HB2895 ("idph-hemorrhage training"): "Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s", "Arrived in House" and "Third Reading - Passed".

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Franklin Park?

By West Cook News | Jun 14, 2019

There were 11 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Franklin Park zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Cook News.

Illinois General Assembly: HB2601 actions on May 21

By West Cook News | Jun 14, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 21 in the House on House bill HB2601 ("property-conservation rights"): "Passed Both Houses" and "Third Reading - Passed".

Illinois General Assembly: HB2665 actions on May 22

By West Cook News | Jun 14, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on House bill HB2665 ("medical-minor's consent"): "Passed Both Houses" and "Third Reading - Passed".

Illinois General Assembly: HB2766 actions on May 22

By West Cook News | Jun 14, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on House bill HB2766 ("suicide-first responders"): "Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee", "Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Frances Ann Hurley", "Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s", "Arrived in House", "Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule

Illinois General Assembly: HB2824 actions on May 16

By West Cook News | Jun 14, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB2824 ("pen cd-chi muni-various"): "Passed Both Houses" and "Third Reading - Passed".

Illinois General Assembly: HB2652 actions on May 16

By West Cook News | Jun 14, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB2652 ("cdb-energy conservation"): "Passed Both Houses" and "Third Reading - Passed".

Illinois General Assembly: HB2847 actions on May 16

By West Cook News | Jun 14, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB2847 ("organ donor protections"): "Passed Both Houses" and "Third Reading - Passed".

Illinois General Assembly: HB2675 actions on May 22

By West Cook News | Jun 14, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on House bill HB2675 ("liquor-distiller pubs"): "Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s", "Arrived in House", "Third Reading - Passed" and "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Brian W. Stewart".