Business
Mazzochi: 'You don't need to authorize this bill to get 5G technology'
Veteran state Sen. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is no fan of a bill that would authorize a plan designed at expanding 5G technology.
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Government
Ellman pushing to protect Illinois firefighters from harmful ‘toxic exposure’
A bill aimed at "phasing out" toxic chemicals found in foam used to fight fires unanimously passed the Illinois State Senate April 23.
Government
Lawmaker hopes new Illinois Senate proposal ends 'deceitful tactics'
A new Illinois Senate bill is designed to end spam phone calls from telemarketers using unknown or familiar numbers.
Government
Harmon 'proud' Illinois lawmakers OK'd legislation 'making it easier' to vote
In Illinois, options for voting will likely expand.
Government
Ellman bill ends prohibition of alcohol on trains
It is no longer prohibited to consume alcohol on trains, per a new bill sponsored by state Sen. Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) that Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law on April 2.
Business
Curran: Pritzker's budget is hypocritical
Citing the inability to apply a bipartisan approach, Illinois State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) blasted Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal and virtual State of the State address.
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.
Business
Oberweis says COVID-19 has made it hard to campaign, but 'we are still working'
State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) has a singular focus in his run for the U.S. Congress.
Business
Oberweis says Pritzker's budget address 'does not square with the facts'
Sen. Jim Oberweis, R-Sugar Grove, listened to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address that was released on Feb. 19 to legislators of the state. Despite the optimism and encouraging words regarding the financial situation in Illinois, he does not not believe that the higher taxes and an unbalanced budget is going to fix the fiscal crisis of Illinois.
Business
Sen. Glowiak voted no on study of the 'systemic conflicts of interest' in the state's property tax system
State Sen. Suzy Glowiak (D-Western Springs) was among a group of DuPage County lawmakers who voted no on a proposal hailed as a step toward ending “systemic conflicts of interest in the Illinois property tax system,” as stated in a Republication legislator's press release.
Business
Mock Trump assassination elicits profusion of heated reactions
A political fundraiser in Illinois last week was riddled with criticism by both Republicans and Democrats.
Business
Cullerton rival calls for resignation in wake of federal charges
A political rival who narrowly lost to recently indicted state Sen. Thomas Cullerton called for Cullerton to resign in the wake of the charges.
Business
Ives calls Cullerton indictment 'corruption at the highest level'
Jeanne Ives is not holding back her disappointment over news that Illinois state Sen. Thomas Cullerton (D-Villa Park) has been indicted on federal charges of embezzlement for allegedly pocketing as much as $275,000 from union bosses for a job where he was required to do next to nothing.
Business
Surgeon Kinzler blasts Democrats after indictment of Cullerton
Transplant surgeon Dr. Gordon “Jay” Kinzler lashed out against Illinois Democrats following the indictment of Sen. Thomas Cullerton on embezzlement charges Friday morning.
Business
Oberweis: RISE Act is 'fundamentally wrong'
Legislation that would extend state student aid eligibility to undocumented immigrants, on the governor's desk unsigned for about a week, will not be any easier to fund than the current program, State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) said during a recent interview.