Government
Connelly calls for greater budgetary transparency at local, state levels
Senator's bills will provide the public more time to view county and state budgets.
State Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Ill.)
Recent News About State Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Ill.)
Government
Task force meets to discuss consolidation measures
The Government Consolidation and Unfunded Mandates Task Force met April 8 in Wheaton to outline consolidation measures that have been undertaken in DuPage County as part of the Accountability, Consolidation, Transparency (ACT) initiative, state Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Wheaton) said Friday.
Government
Right to Try bill offers hope to those with terminal illnesses
The bipartisan efforts of Illinois state Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Wheaton) and state Rep. Greg Harris (D-Chicago) have resulted in the passage of the Right to Try Act that gives terminally ill patients access to clinical trials and experimental medical treatments and medications.
Government
Connelly bill limiting golden parachutes passes Senate
Legislation curbs excessive severance packages at community colleges
Government
Connelly disappointed with Illinois budget debate
State Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Springfield) is not happy that state lawmakers continue to battle a budget impasse.
Government
Connelly praises Rauner for signing Right to Try into law
State Sen. Mike Connelly (R-IL) lauded Gov. Bruce Rauner for signing the Right to Try Act into law on Wednesday.
Government
Senator Connelly, Representative Wehrli hosting children's expo on Aug. 22
State Sen. Mike Connelly (R-Wheaton) and state Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) will host a Children’s Safety Expo on Aug. 22 in Naperville. The event, which is free and geared toward a younger audience, will be run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville.
Government
Connelly leads charge against expansion of taxing bodies
State Sen. Mike Connelly (R-Ill.) has taken the lead against the growth of taxing bodies in the state.
Government
Connelly, Cronin host Senior Health Fair Sept. 23
State Sen. Mike Connelly (R-Wheaton) and DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin will host a Senior Health Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 23 at the DuPage County Administration Building.
Business
Senate passes budget bills; Holmes, Murphy and Harmon vote yes
In a rushed vote today, the Illinois Senate approved a set of three budget bills that raise taxes and outline $36 billion in spending.
Business
Connelly argues for bypassing funding fight to get money to schools now
Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) has a way to solve the ongoing hangup over the state's public education funding bill: Get rid of Senate Bill 1.
Business
Wehrli, Connelly offer free children's safety expo in Naperville
Naperville-area families are being encouraged to learn about keeping children safe at a free event on Saturday hosted by Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) and Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Napervlle), according to a flier.
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Business
Connelly chosen as assistant minority leader in Senate
Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) has been named assistant Senate minority leader, according to a recent press release.
Government
Connelly asks if Phigenics or Nalco could assist in Legionnaires' outbreak probe at Quincy veterans home
Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Wheaton) got right to the point at the joint Illinois House-Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing Tuesday on the Legionnaires' disease outbreak at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.
Business
Connelly pushes bills addressing fraud cases, birth record searches
Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Lisle) wants to spell out the time frame for prosecuting fraud cases and to keep search fees for birth records fair in juvenile cases.