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Illinois General Assembly: HB51 actions on May 28

By West Cook News | Jun 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on House bill HB51 ("cd corr-fine default notice"): "Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee", "Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Mary E. Flowers", "Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s", "Arrived in House", "Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a"

Illinois General Assembly: SB1573 actions on May 22

By West Cook News | Jun 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on Senate bill SB1573 ("dhfs-medicaid-long term care"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate" and "Second Reading - Short Debate".

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT (District 24): Latino Caucus Reforms to Protect, Lift Up Immigrant Community Await Governor’s Signature

By Press release submission | Jun 17, 2019

State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, state Rep. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, and fellow members of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus worked to advance a series of reforms this spring that will put in place additional state-level protections to combat Donald Trump’s bigoted agenda and ensure Illinois supports and lifts up its immigrant community.

Illinois General Assembly: SB1257 actions on May 28

By West Cook News | Jun 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on Senate bill SB1257 ("prop tx-senior homestead"): "Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed", "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate" and "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Pappas".

Illinois General Assembly: HB836 actions on May 16

By West Cook News | Jun 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB836 ("guardians-minor:non-us parent"): "Passed Both Houses" and "Third Reading - Passed".

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in La Grange?

By West Cook News | Jun 17, 2019

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

Illinois General Assembly: SB1456 actions on May 28

By West Cook News | Jun 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on Senate bill SB1456 ("prop tx-non-exempt purpose"): "Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed", "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate" and "House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted".

Illinois General Assembly: SB1726 actions on May 16

By West Cook News | Jun 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on Senate bill SB1726 ("alzheimer's-advisory committee"): "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate", "Second Reading - Short Debate", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams" and "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy".

Illinois General Assembly: SB1669 actions on May 28

By West Cook News | Jun 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on Senate bill SB1669 ("lottery-scratch-off-schools"): "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Pappas", "Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed", "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate" and "House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted".

Inc Lyft donates $1,000 to Michael J. Zalewski's election campaign

By West Cook News | Jun 17, 2019

Inc Lyft donated $1,000 to Democrat Michael J. Zalewski's election campaign committee, Zalewski for State Representative, on June 17, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Illinois General Assembly: HB889 actions on May 22

By West Cook News | Jun 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on House bill HB889 ("ins code-tick-borne disease"): "Passed Both Houses", "Third Reading - Passed" and "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman".

From Prairie State Wire

Pritzker’s claims of paying down pension debt “simply dishonest,” fiscal watchdog says

By W.J. Kennedy | 5 years ago

The recently approved state budget hardly makes Illinois the beacon of fiscal prudence that Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and legislative leaders claim it is, budgetary analysts at Wirepoints say.

Illinois General Assembly: HB921 actions on May 16

By West Cook News | Jun 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB921 ("sch cd-ed support personnel"): "Passed Both Houses", "Third Reading - Passed" and "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.".

Illinois General Assembly: SB1581 actions on May 23

By West Cook News | Jun 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 23 in the House on Senate bill SB1581 ("county cd-retailers' revenue"): "Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Batinick", "Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karina Villa", "Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Grant Wehrli", "Motion Filed to Reconsider Vote Rep. Anne Stava-Murray" and "Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed".

Illinois General Assembly: HB822 actions on May 22

By West Cook News | Jun 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on House bill HB822 ("undesignated glucagon-schools"): "Passed Both Houses" and "Third Reading - Passed".

Illinois General Assembly: HB3320 actions on May 17

By West Cook News | Jun 16, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 17 in the House on House bill HB3320 ("dental service plan exemption"): "Passed Both Houses" and "Third Reading - Passed".

Illinois General Assembly: HB3503 actions on May 22

By West Cook News | Jun 16, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on House bill HB3503 ("ins code-hearing aids"): "Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s", "Arrived in House", "Third Reading - Passed", "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading", "Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted(BertinoTarrant", "Recalled to Second Reading", "Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pat McGuire", "Add

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Hines?

By West Cook News | Jun 16, 2019

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

Illinois General Assembly: HB3711 actions on May 22

By West Cook News | Jun 16, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on House bill HB3711 ("equitable restroom-baby change"): "Passed Both Houses" and "Third Reading - Passed".

Illinois General Assembly: HB5 actions on May 23

By West Cook News | Jun 16, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 23 in the House on House bill HB5 ("maternal care"): "Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s", "Arrived in House", "Third Reading - Passed", "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading", "Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted(Collins" and "Recalled to Second Reading".