Business
Pritzker's Restore Illinois plan 'is not good for' state, Hois says
Laura Hois struggles to find any winners in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s five-phased plan for fully reopening the state economy.
Illinois House Of Representatives
Recent News About Illinois House Of Representatives
Business
Graduated income tax is 'the last thing we should be doing to our businesses right now,' Grant says
State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) has signed on to co-sponsor legislation aimed at wiping Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated income tax legislation from the November ballot.
Business
Naperville GOP State Rep Wehrli won’t confirm he’s backing Trump in 2020
State Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) would not say Tuesday whether he would support President Donald Trump's 2020 re-election run.
Business
Rep. Grant: Pritzker's 'fair tax' equally unfair to state's wealthy and middle class
An Illinois state representative from DuPage County disagrees with the so-called “fair tax” proposal that would replace the state’s current flat income tax if approved by voters in November.
Government
Letter to Editor: Illinois Businesses Need Lawmakers’ Support This November
Running a business has never been easy, but it’s never been as hard as it is right now.
Government
Villas 'saddened and frustrated' with canceling of upcoming Illinois General Assembly session
State Rep. Karina Villa (D-Batavia) is disappointed with the Legislature’s decision to cancel the Illinois General Assembly’s upcoming brief session.
Business
Ives: 'Madigan will be in charge' no matter who is the Illinois House speaker
Jeanne Ives, a 2020 Republican Congressional candidate and former Illinios lawmaker, was not disappointed that state Rep. Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) was ousted from the House Speaker's seat, but doesn't expect much to change.
Business
Mazzochi: 'We will continue to stay vigilant' with a new Illinois House speaker
Republican state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Westmont) isn’t sure how much should be expected to change in Springfield now that Rep. Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) no longer running the House.
Schools
Grant: It's time to let kids play sports
State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) thinks children in Illinois should now be allowed to play sports.
Business
Wheaton Republican wants Illinois to 'address all the spending' to tackle outmigration concern
A Wheaton Republican said that Illinois needs to "address all the spending" if lawmakers want to reverse outmigration.
Business
Durkin: We are giving Illinoisans control of their government
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie, Sen. Jason Barickman, and Rep. Mark Batinick recently discussed the Voter Empowerment Project.
Business
Mazzochi on Democrats: A party of "no" who wants more power, more money, and more corruption
State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-47th) called the Democrats a ‘Party of No.’
Business
There's a lot more to be done to restore Illinoisans' confidence in state government
State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) reacted to Wednesday’s 77-44 vote on the House Rules.
Business
Durkin seeks estimated revenue, not 'wishful thinking'
Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address, House Republican Leader Jim Durkin demanded a balanced budget.
Business
Mazzochi: Explain to the people, governor
State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) questions Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget for FY2022, stating that last year was an “unaffordable spending spree” and “now the Governor and his majority want to double down, again.”