SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—June 19, 2018 By: Jon Maxson House Speaker Michael J. Madigan announced that Maggie Hickey, a former federal prosecutor and former inspector general for the agencies under Gov. Bruce Rauner, will conduct a thorough and independent investigation and review of the operations of the Illinois House of Representatives,[Read More…]

Springfield, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Illinois House lawmakers approved a $38.5 billion budget yesterday by a vote of 97-18. The bill now moves on to Governor Rauner who is expected to sign it. If this budget is enacted, it would become the first full-year budget Rauner has signed[Read More…]

Springfield, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 29, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Illinois House today approved House Resolution 1025 which supports the implementation of a progressive state income tax. The bill is intended to cut middle-class taxes while making all Illinois residents pay their fair share. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following[Read More…]

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 26, 2018 Contact: Jen Dean House Bill 4469 (HB4469) sponsored by State Representative Juliana Stratton, will ensure that the 94% of people being held in pretrial detention at Cook County Jail, who are eligible to vote, are able to vote. Today, HB 4469 passed out of the Illinois House[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2018 By: Jon Maxson Responding to a nationwide call from students and parents for immediate action on gun safety in the wake of another tragic mass shooting, Illinois House Democrats passed critical legislation reducing access to assault rifles, banning the sale of ‘bump stock’ modifications, and licensing[Read More…]

Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Lawmakers in Illinois will hear prayers from what is arguably the world’s oldest religion to begin sessions in 2018. On February 27 and 28 respectively, Illinois State Senate and House of Representatives in Springfield will start their sessions with Hindu mantras, or prayers, containing verses from world’s oldest[Read More…]

Announces Creation of Task Force to Recommend Further Changes CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2017 By: Jon Maxson House Speaker Michael J. Madigan outlined a plan to combat sexual harassment in state government Tuesday, passing legislation through a House committee that will require all lawmakers, staff and lobbyists to complete annual harassment[Read More…]