Michelle Smith, Republican state Senate candidate for District 49, lashed out at a pair of tax hike proposals recently, saying passage would “crush the people of Illinois.”
Michael Strick, Republican candidate for District 84 of the Illinois House of Representatives, said his campaign so far has seen him speaking with constituents about representation in the state and the terms state officials serve.
Not only are Illinois taxpayers supporting Auditor General Frank Mautino with a $157,000 annual salary—including off-the-chart benefits—but should he remain in the position, his pension will increase by $59,000 in just one year.
After Senate Bill 3319 was passed on the last day of the 99th Illinois General Assembly, the Edgar County Watchdogs called on Gov. Bruce Rauner to veto the measure, which it says violates the state's constitution.
One day after his annual budget address before a joint session of the Illinois legislature, Gov. Bruce Rauner provided an update to his speech.
Rep. David Olsen (R-Downers Grove) has been named to a task force to work on reducing costs without reducing community care services for Illinois' seniors, according to his website.
Rep. Christine Winger (R-Wood Dale) wants to hand Gov. Bruce Rauner the scissors, figuratively speaking.
Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) will retire at the end of her current term, according to a press release.
Political gamesmanship by the Democratically controlled General Assembly might end up costing schools across the state funding for the year, Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) contended recently.
Illinois townships will now be able to recycle leaves, wood chips and brush from unincorporated areas rather than add to the growing pile of garbage woes, Rep. David S. Olsen (R-Downers Grove) said in a press release.
The sure sign of acceptable compromise showed up on the House floor before the historic agreement on an education funding bill, according to Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) in a press release.
Gov. Bruce Rauner's signing of a controversial abortion bill has cost him the support of Republican House Floor Leader Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard), according to a statement.
Babies are not bargaining chips, according to Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard).
With billions of dollars in looming pension debt, almost every GOP state House member approved a bill during the May 28 House Floor debate that limits the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
If Gov. Bruce Rauner approves SB 2332, the minimum age to purchasing tobacco in Illinois will rise from 18 to 21 years old.