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.
Illinois State Senate
Recent News About Illinois State Senate
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
Government
Harmon 'proud' Illinois lawmakers OK'd legislation 'making it easier' to vote
In Illinois, options for voting will likely expand.
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
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.
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.
Government
Murphy's bill attempts to prevent health status from being 'barrier to finding reasonably priced supplemental plan'
The senior population in Illinois will have more flexibility and expansive options when shopping for supplemental plans to Medicare through legislation the state Senate approved, Sen. Laura Murphy said in a May 7 release.
Government
'Birthday Rule' Medicare bill gives seniors 'freedom to seek lower cost elsewhere' in Illinois
State Sen. Laura Murphy (D-Des Plains) proposed legislation that would allow Medicare participants the opportunity to switch their plans without getting hit with less favorable terms.
Business
State Senate hearings seek out why ‘so few mentions’ of other state agencies in LaSalle VA Home report
As Republicans continued to raise questions regarding the 36 COVID-19-related deaths at the LaSalle Veterans' Home last fall, Peter Neumer, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), recently spoke to the state Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.
Government
Cullerton fights to provide veterans benefits to LGBTQ+ service members denied under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
A decade after the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy observed in the U.S. armed services ended, Illinois Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) pushed for legislation that restores benefits to veterans impacted by the regulation.