Schools
House panel backs bill making physicals for substitute teachers optional
Substitute teachers would no longer be required to have a physical to be certified if HB4706 becomes law.
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Government
Bill on medical marijuana use in schools moves to House floor
Several GOP lawmakers discussed policy regarding the administration of medical marijuana to epileptic students during a recent hearing of the House Elementary & Secondary Education Committee.
Government
Breen backs changes in grounds for arrest for minor driving-related offenses
Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) said arresting motorists for multiple minor offenses could do more harm than good during House debate last week.
Business
Breen sees problems with African-American equal pay bill
Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) said making pay equal and abiding by the Constitution could cause an issue when considering pay polices for African-Americans.
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Government
House advances equal pay legislation despite criticism from four GOP legislators
During a recent debate on the House floor about pay gap legislation, four GOP lawmakers said the proposal will not address real wage differential between the sexes as intended.
Business
Breen, Wheeler and Andersson call proposed workers task force unnecessary
Three Republican House representatives recently fought against creating a workers rights task force they say is not necessary.
Government
Harris, Wehrli question restrictions in proposed gun legislation
Reps. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights) and Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) had questions regarding the transportation of firearms and issues about grandfathering during last week's House floor debate on proposed legislation to set age restrictions on firearm ownership.
Schools
Batavia Bulldogs football team praised in Springfield
Three Republican state lawmakers made it clear that the Batavia Bulldogs football team is a source of pride for Springfield.
Business
Khouri campaign video focuses on supporting the community
“Politicians are there when they need you, Tonia Khouri is there when you need her.” That is the opening line of a 30-second campaign video from Khouri, a DuPage County Board Member and 49th District candidate seeking to replace Rep. Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago), who is retiring.
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Government
Bellock shares her concern for safety net hospitals
Rep. Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) shared her concern for safety net hospitals at a House Appropriations Human Services Committee hearing on hospital assessment Tuesday.
Business
Fortner in favor of bill allowing 5G wireless antennas in Illinois
Rep. Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) wasn’t about to stand in the way of progress.
Business
Ives stands with property owners in debate over wireless antennas
Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) leaves no question what side she’s on in the growing debate between state municipalities and advocates of faster cellular networks.
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Business
Khouri receives endorsements from GOP state lawmakers
With three GOP state senators offering endorsements, 49th House District candidate Tonia Khouri feels confident.
Government
Bellock says put children first at panel hearing on Healthcare and Family Services suit
Rep. Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) wants to see Illinois children receive the best mental health care possible.
Government
Breen states bill mandating junior high civics education is a 'significant mandate'
Three GOP legislators argued adamantly against mandating civics curriculum in junior high school.